Meet the 2024 New York honorees

Tracy is the Founder and President of Alvita Care.

Alvita Home Care supplies premier in-home care services designed to enhance the well-being, independence, and dignity of our clients to age in place. We are a licensed home care company that has earned the Gold Star seal of approval from the Joint Commission. Alvita Care believes every client’s situation is unique. We tailor the type, amount, intensity, and timing of our services to meet each individual’s needs and preferences. We create a care plan that is appropriate to meet clients’ needs and is authorized by their physician when indicated or as required by regulation.

Alvita Care determines clients’ needs by having one of our clinical professionals conduct an assessment of needs and preferences. This process is conducted in consultation with the client and any concerned responsible parties. The assessment process enables us to understand important clinical and psychosocial factors contributing to the client’s service needs and guides the customization of their care plan. Further, Alvita Care has a proprietary matching process that ensures we find caregivers that are compatible with our clients and their families’ personalities and needs.

Sam is the CEO of Automatiq.

Automatiq is a technology company that helps automate the ticket resale industry. With a dedication to innovation and a commitment to customer success, Automatiq has quickly become the industry leader by offering a comprehensive suite of automation solutions designed to empower ticket resellers in every aspect of their business.

Brian and Scott are the Co-Founder's, and CEO and CFO, respectively, of Banza.

Banza makes delicious comfort foods, including pasta, pizza, mac & cheese, and waffles, out of chickpeas. Chickpeas are one of the best ingredients for human health and the environment. Unfortunately, we do not eat nearly enough of them. By turning chickpeas into beloved foods, we are inspiring people to eat more of this fantastic ingredient. Being named one of TIME's Best Inventions, Adweek's Best Food Brand, and Nielsen's Top Breakthrough Innovations. Today, Banza's products are available in over 25,000 stores.

Achal and Russ are the Co-Founder's, and CEO and President, respectively, of Cabinet Health P.B.C.

Cabinet is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic in medicine. The Company has three primary business units to further this mission: 1) Sustainably packaged and high-quality OTC medicines and supplements sold in their own Cabinet brand via DTC, Marketplace, and Retail Channels, 2) Sustainably packaged and high-quality prescriptions shipped directly to customers in Cabinet branded packaging, and 3) Sustainable private label enterprise contracts focused on supporting large organizations in their transition away from plastic packaged medicines. 

Frank is the CEO of Coterie.

Coterie engineers diapering solutions of the highest quality, designed to make parents’ lives easier. We are a company founded on the never-ending quest to innovate and push beyond the status quo. Diapers hadn’t evolved much in over 40 years, and after years of extensive global research and R&D, we designed a diaper that outperforms the competition in all categories. In just three years since Coterie first launched, we have sold over 80 million diapers, introduced the largest, more sustainable baby wipe, and most recently we proudly launched our 2-in-1 pull-up style diaper, The Pant — a first of its kind.

Saad is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hone Health.

Hone is an online health clinic at the forefront of transforming healthcare and enhancing longevity. We use cutting-edge scientific advancements to empower individuals to take control of their health and unlock their full potential.

Traditional healthcare systems focus on diagnosing and treating illnesses to keep people alive incrementally longer. Hone is shifting this longevity paradigm by focusing on improving people’s healthspan (the number of years they are generally in good health). Our holistic framework helps people optimize their health so they can thrive today and avoid age-related diseases in the future.
 
Our unique model starts with personalized medications that balance sex and thyroid hormones, help with weight management, and enhance longevity. To help people create sustainable health and wellness, we layer in lifestyle interventions, in-depth doctor consultations, meticulously curated content, and a supportive community.

Alex, Jared, and Jose are the Co-Founder’s, and COO, CFO and CEO, respectively, of Horatio.

Horatio is a next generation tech-enabled Customer Experience and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company based in New York, Dominican Republic and Colombia. The firm works with today's fastest-growing mission driven e-commerce companies in the US. Horatio provides omnichannel customer support across chat, email, sms, and social platforms to help their valued clients with all their customer service needs. In addition, all of Horatio's clients are assigned a team of curated and dedicated agents to provide bespoke CX support. Horatio's cutting-edge services result in revenue-generation and is a disruptor in the e-commerce space. Horatio employs nearly 2,000 members and works with over 100 client partners throughout the U.S.

Roman is the Founder and CEO of Kasa Living, Inc.

Kasa is the industry-standard brand and operator of flexible accommodations. The company leverages its proprietary tech stack to partner with institutional real estate owners turning single-family, multifamily and hotel properties into accommodations that cater to modern business and leisure travelers.

Kasa currently operates units across more than 45 US cities and ~80 properties. Kasa operates the number one rated property in its category on Tripadvisor in Seattle, Chicago, Denver, and Austin, as well as top-5 properties in San Francisco and Pittsburgh

Kasa manages these properties for a SaaS-like fee with no capital commitment or risk. Kasa brings together a rare blend of real estate, technology, and operations talent that has over $40b of transactional experience.

Ben is the Co-Founder and CEO of Little Spoon.

Little Spoon is the fastest growing baby and kids food brand in the United States. On a mission to make parents’ lives easier and kids healthier, we are bringing the future of kids food to the modern parent through a first-of-its-kind platform of products delivered straight to your door.

Little Spoon sets your child up for a lifetime of health, from a baby's very first bites through to their big kid years, with a portfolio of freshly made baby food, early finger foods, toddler, big kid meals and snacks.

Since launch, the company has delivered more than 45 million meals and is responsible for feeding more than 2.5% of US babies, helping to simplify the lives of hundreds of thousands of parents.

Jason is the Co-Founder and CEO of Octane Lending, Inc.

Octane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. We connect people with their passions by combining cutting-edge technology, innovative risk strategies, and full-spectrum credit coverage to make lifestyle purchases–like powersports vehicles, RVs, and outdoor power equipment–fast, easy, and accessible.

Octane adds value throughout the customer journey: inspiring enthusiasts with the Octane Media™ editorial brands, including Cycle World® and UTV Driver®, instantly prequalifying consumers for financing online, routing customers to dealerships for an easy closing, and supporting customers throughout their loan with superior loan servicing.

Founded in 2014, we have more than 30 OEM and 4,000 dealer partners, and a team of over 500 in remote and hybrid roles.

Michael is the CEO of Precision Neuroscience.

Precision Neuroscience is building a direct connection between the human brain and computers to provide breakthrough treatments to the millions of people worldwide suffering from neurological injuries and disorders. Founded in 2021 by Dr. Benjamin Rapoport and Michael Mager, Precision was built on the conviction that brain–computer interface systems must be minimally-invasive and high-bandwidth to be widely adopted in clinical settings. Precision is pioneering the only system designed to be minimally invasive, safely removable, and capable of processing large amounts of data. The company has already validated its product, successfully tested its device in human patients, received Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA, and acquired a cutting-edge microfabrication facility to increase production and R&D capacity.

Arnaud is the Co-Founder and CEO of Prose.

Founded in 2017, Prose stands at the forefront of personalized beauty, leveraging advanced AI and proprietary technology. Through a detailed online consultation, Prose utilizes data science and machine learning to craft bespoke hair and skincare solutions with unmatched precision. Emphasizing scientific research, Prose ensures each product is both highly personalized and rooted in the latest dermatological advancements. The brand's commitment to sustainability is evident in its choice of ingredients, paralleled by technological innovations that enhance efficacy and customer satisfaction. By constantly refining its algorithms and incorporating biotechnological advances, Prose delivers dynamic, tailored beauty solutions. This fusion of technology and science empowers Prose to redefine personalized beauty, offering products that adapt to individual needs and set new industry standards for customization and quality.

Ben and Nate are the Co-Founder’s, and Creative Director and CEO, respectively, of Rhone Apparel Inc.

Founded in 2014, Rhone is a performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness. Engineered for optimal style, comfort, and performance, our clothing is designed to enhance every aspect of the active individual's life. Led by brothers Nate & Ben Checketts, Rhone is fueled by a clear vision: positively impacting lives through a commitment to mental fitness, inspiring community, and crafting performance-driven products. Rhone's purpose is straightforward yet impactful: to inspire those who challenge themselves in their relentless pursuit of progress. In addition to a robust E-commerce business and a strong wholesale presence, Rhone currently has 15 retail stores across the U.S., all of which are used for building community through various initiatives such as the brand's signature Mind & Muscle events. 

Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Ring Concierge.

Nicole founded Ring Concierge in 2013 after her own challenging engagement ring process. She has since successfully disrupted the historically male-dominated and family-run industry, evolving into the leading accessible fine jewelry company with a unique social-first approach that customers trust. Boasting a remarkable trajectory, Ring Concierge has sold a piece of fine jewelry every five minutes, every day, acquired 800k Instagram Followers in 2023.

Ryan is the CEO of SERHANT.

SERHANT. is a multidimensional real estate and media company designed for the marketplace of tomorrow. Founded in New York City in September 2020 by Ryan Serhant, SERHANT. has quickly become one of the fastest-growing full-service brokerages operating in NYC and now in eight states. The SERHANT. real estate brokerage includes residential real estate and specialty divisions SERHANT. Signature, focused on high net-worth clientele and properties priced over $10 million USD, and SERHANT. New Development, focused on the sales and marketing of new construction projects.  The award-winning SERHANT. Studios, its full-service film studio and production division, concepts and distributes all content to its social channels and to its lifestyle-meets-real estate YouTube streaming channel, LISTED. SERHANT. Ventures, the education and innovation arm of the company, manages the global Sell It Like Serhant digital educational system which teaches the next generation of real estate agents globally and innovates and invests in EdTech. SERHANT. was founded by leading real estate broker, best-selling author and industry disruptor, Ryan Serhant, with a commitment to amplify the success of others and a vision to change the way real estate is sold.

Dilip is the CEO of Sharebite.

Sharebite, the leading meal benefits platform designed for the modern workforce, is on a mission to get every worker in America fed. The world’s best companies rely on Sharebite’s technology to provide employees with meal stipends, which fuels productivity, creates a sense of community, and assists with employee engagement and return-to-office initiatives. Every transaction made on the Sharebite platform results in a donation to alleviate hunger in local communities via partnerships with City Harvest and Feeding America, creating shared value for companies, employees, restaurants, and food-insecure communities. Today, Sharebite serves hundreds of corporate customers across the United States and will surpass 10 million meals donated to local communities, in 2024.

Chuck is the Founder and CEO of Sourcepass.

Sourcepass is the industry's fastest growing IT service provider, focused on providing an IT experience that clients love. 

We are owned and operated by technology, cybersecurity, and managed services experts who are passionate about delivering impactful IT services and solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Brian is the Co-Founder of Starface World Inc.

We turned acne, a historical moment of negativity, into a moment of self-expression for young adults.  We've done this by creating a decorative pimple patch and assembling a large acne positive community in the United States.

Dr. Bobby is the CEO of The Dermatology Specialists.

The Dermatology Specialists brings high quality cutaneous medicine to neighborhoods where it's never before existed. We have launched 50 locations and 120 providers over the last 5 years, all aimed at bringing medical care to the underserved urban neighborhoods of New York, Philadelphia, and Wilmington. We are ground-floor, high-access care, accepting the uninsured and underinsured.

Glen is the CEO of Upward Health, Inc.

Upward Health (UH) is a company on a mission! Deploying a unique in-home, whole-person care approach to meeting patient needs, UH treats patients when and where they need help, day, or night. UH specializes in caring for patients with chronic health conditions that few other medical companies can – or want to – manage.

UH has a fully employed, multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers, and other medical professionals. It provides patients with in-person and virtual primary care services. If needed, the UH team integrates mental health and substance use disorder treatment into primary care. Clinical staff are available 24/7/365 to offer support to patients facing acute needs.

UH also provides 1:1 patient support by assigning each patient a Care Specialist who is in and of the same community as the patient and who serves as the patient’s primary point of contact. The Care Specialist helps the patient with any social health needs they may be experiencing, such as homelessness, lack of transportation, or food insecurity. Lastly, population-based surveillance and data-driven interventions are provided to identify and address new risks. UH contracts with health plans in AZ, CA, LA, MA, NY, and RI.