New York University

New York University (NYU), founded in 1831 by Albert Gallatin, is a prominent private university located in New York City, recognized for its commitment to accessible education. It is one of the largest private universities in the United States and a member of the Association of American Universities, which includes only 60 distinguished institutions. With a diverse student body exceeding 50,000 from across the United States and 133 countries, NYU offers a wide array of academic programs across its three degree-granting campuses in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, as well as various global study sites. The university's faculty includes over 4,500 members who specialize in diverse fields, providing more than 2,500 courses across multiple disciplines. NYU's campus, situated in the vibrant Greenwich Village, reflects its integration with the city, fostering a dynamic environment for creativity and scholarship. The university's Endowment Fund, managed by a professional investment staff, supports its mission and diverse programs through a global investment strategy.

Douglas B Hoehn

Vice President of the graduate student association

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Hotlist

Seed Round in 2008
Hotlist is a location-based social media platform designed to help users coordinate plans and discover events at millions of venues globally. By allowing users to follow friends, places, and brands, Hotlist provides personalized notifications and suggestions tailored to individual social interests. Its Planner feature enables users to easily find the most convenient times and locations for meet-ups with friends. Additionally, users can take "virtual peeks" into venues to view crowd demographics, including expected attendees and their Facebook profile photos, enhancing the decision-making process for social outings. Leveraging data from over 110 million users, Hotlist offers insights on more than 3 million venues across over 40,000 cities, using public data from platforms like Facebook and Twitter to customize recommendations based on users' locations and preferences.
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