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NYU Alumni-Owned Business Directory

Show your Violet pride by supporting NYU alumni-owned businesses! The NYU Alumni-Owned Business Directory gives alumni the opportunity to share information about their businesses–from restaurants to virtual counseling, this directory showcases the diverse passions and talents of the alumni community and how you can support them.

Recently Added Businesses

These featured businesses have been newly added to the directory, continuing to showcase the diverse and talented alumni community. 

RED CLAY DANCE COMPANY

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Red Clay Dance Company & Center are dynamic, community-driven organizations dedicated to artistic excellence, education, and the power of dance to connect people. Rooted in creativity and inclusivity, Red Clay Dance provides spaces where dancers of all ages and backgrounds can grow, express themselves, and discover their unique voices through movement.

Red Clay Dance Company is the performance-based arm of the organization, committed to creating innovative, meaningful dance works that reflect contemporary life and diverse perspectives. Red Clay Dance Center serves as the educational and community hub, offering a wide range of classes, workshops, and training programs for teens, and adults.

Vershawn Sanders-Ward

TSOA

2007

The Simple Pleasures Candle Co

Shopping & Retail

The Simple Pleasures Candle Co. creates handmade aromatherapy candles and wellness products. We sell online and at local events and focus on calming, high-quality scents.

Tasheena Salmon

SSSW

2018

Life Ready Rookies

Career Development, Shopping & Retail, Sports & Recreation

Life Ready Rookies is a FUN & USEFUL youth/teen program that teaches practical life skills to ages 10-19 to get them ready for the real world and, eventually, life on their own. We also assist young adults with developmental delays and/or disabilities, ages 18-25, with their daily independent living skills. Ms. Sonna Butler has 16 years of teaching experience and is passionate about working with youth and families.

Sonna Butler

ARESPHERE

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Aresphere is a 360 real-time performance and interactive media production studio based in NYC.

Audrey Chou

TSOA

EvoSmile - Dental Practice of Dr. Igor Ochev

Health & Wellness

Founded in 2006, EvoSmile is a cutting-edge dental practice located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are committed to providing innovative, patient-focused care while fostering a friendly and welcoming environment. Using the latest technology alongside a compassionate approach, we deliver modern dental experiences in a calm, relaxing setting. Renowned for excellence, we are proud to be one of the highest-rated dental offices in Marin, with an outstanding reputation for patient satisfaction. Our comprehensive services include family dental cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, and extractions.

Igor Ochev

DEN

2001

Testandi

Business Services, Finance, STEM

Testandi empowers clients to own their financial wellness and economic growth with AI-driven Web3 model portfolios, financial planning, and perpetuities.

Abraham Doe

SPS

Multi Aquaculture Systems Inc.

Food & Beverage

New York's first and only marine finfish aquaculture facility. Started in 1976.

Dr. ROBERT J. VALENTI

GSAS

1968, 1969

Promo: 10% discount to NYU alumni

Smithereenes

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment, Shopping & Retail

Smithereenes is a sister-run studio based in Queens, creating premium illustrated cards featuring original artwork. Printed in small batches on materials that are kind to the planet (with plastic-free packaging wherever possible!), a portion of proceeds from every purchase is donated to support survivors of trafficking.

Joy Smith

TSOA

2005, 2008

Promo: 10% off your first order when you sign up for our newsletter, no expiration

Cult2Culture Tours

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Travel & Hospitality

Cult2Culture offers authentic Food and Culture walking tours throughout NYC, created by a native New Yorker. Our best selling tour is the Mom & Pop Food Tour of Little Italy and Chinatown where we stop at 5 local spots ranging Chinese dumplings, to gourmet pizza and excellent cannoli, all while we educate visitors about the history of the food and neighborhood. We also offer tours on true crime, movie locations, music and art (our Mob Movie Tour is very popular). We are rated 5 stars by our visitors and strive to provide informative, authentic and entertaining experiences and offer both public and private tours, with group discounts.

Thomas Casesa

STERN

1986

Promo: NYU community receives 10% off

Inclusion in the alumni-owned business directory does not equal endorsement.

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