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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. 

WordSmith Leadership LLC

Business Services, Career Development

WordSmith Leadership partners with organizations during high-stakes leadership moments where credibility, alignment, trust, and execution matter to business performance.

Organizations bring us in when there is:

A high-potential leader stepping into an expanded scope, enterprise leadership role, or new organizational context

An executive transition where early credibility, stakeholder alignment, and trust are critical to long-term success

A succession planning investment focused on preparing high-potential talent for critical roles before the transition occurs

A leadership team navigating organizational change, restructuring, or rapid growth where alignment, trust, and execution are essential

A valued leader whose capability is not yet translating into the organizational impact, influence, or stakeholder confidence the role requires

A high-potential woman leader or leader of color navigating increased visibility, credibility, and influence in environments where they may be underrepresented

Sabine Smith

SPS

2007

Promo: Free 30-minutes Strategy Call

Georgetown Strategy

Business Services

At Georgetown Strategy, we are dedicated to helping organizations solve complex challenges through strategic thinking, effective project management, and practical solutions that deliver measurable results.

Seema Anjali Sawh

GLS

2026

The Block-Wheeler Clinic

Health & Wellness

Dr. Block-Wheeler is a facial plastic surgeon in San Francisco, CA, offering aesthetic and reconstructive treatments of the face and neck.

Nikolas Block-Wheeler

CAS

2012

Promo: Discount up to $1000: 15% injectables, 10% laser treatments, 5% procedures (exp 2028)

Clearglass Capital Partners

Business Services

We help Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Venture Capital & Hedge funds develop a capital placement strategy to institutional Investors. We use digital brand marketing, deep data analysis for in-person focused campaigns to create a buzz for your launch.

Jeb Altonaga

STERN

Kimberly Atwood Counseling

Health & Wellness

I am a holistic psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with creative, self-motivated people who want to learn new tools and are willing to try new ways of being. I help people to better understand their relationships. Through integrating the mind and body, I help you feel more authentic, engaged in and content with life, fully embodied in daily activities, satisfied and empowered.

I offer traditional weekly therapy sessions along with accelerated therapy intensives for those who want to gain clarity and work in a highly focused way to solve a problem or make a decision. I offer in-person session in Princeton, NJ or telehealth option for people residing in the states of which I am licensed: IN, NY, NJ, MA, and PA.

In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am also a certified sex therapist. Sex therapy sessions are similar to those conducted with other counselors – sex therapy is talk therapy. As a sex therapist, I bring extensive training beyond the basic psychotherapy to address the highly personal psychological, physical and emotional issues around sexual concerns. My specialized training makes it possible to view things holistically and evaluate a multitude of concerns, along with medical, emotional, cultural, and lifestyle factors to guide you to better sexual health and satisfaction.

My professional and personal journey have led me to blend Western Psychology and Eastern Philosophy, mindfulness, compassion, breath and bodywork, neurobiology, mind-body techniques, and the creative healing arts when appropriate.

In a safe, warm, and nurturing environment, I work with individuals to help communicate more effectively and connect more fully with oneself and others. I look at the entire person, rather than a disorder or label. I recognize that one size does not fit all, and tailor my clinical approach to fit the unique needs and strengths of each individual.

Kimberly Atwood

STEINHARDT

2005

Roam & Savor

Travel & Hospitality

Roam & Savor creates a founder hosted, luxury small group journey through India. Founded by Indian American hosts Upasna and Arun, the company introduces travelers to India through food, culture, meaningful local experiences, and a thoughtfully paced exploration of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Every departure is personally hosted from arrival through farewell, allowing guests to experience India with cultural context, comfort, and confidence.

Upasna Gupta-Budhwani

CAS

1995

Promo: Mention that you are an NYU alum for a discount, no expiration

Evera Health

Health & Wellness

Evera helps families coordinate healthcare with confidence. From appointments and medications to providers, health documents, and preventive care, Evera keeps every member of your family's health organized in one secure, shared place.

Designed for parents, caregivers, and anyone managing care across multiple people, Evera transforms healthcare from a series of disconnected tasks into one coordinated system so important details are always accessible, follow-ups don't get missed, and everyone stays on the same page.

Nia Ruth

STEINHARDT

2016

Blanc Dental Aesthetics

Health & Wellness

BLANC is a dental studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn focusing on preventive care, restorative dentistry, sleep appliances, and cosmetic treatments delivered within a calm, wellness-oriented clinical environment.

Aman Chugh

DEN

2020

The Dog Health Fund

Non-Profit, Pet Services

The Dog Health Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide financial assistance and supportive services to low-moderate income dog owners facing unaffordable veterinary expenses, ensuring that all dogs receive the care they need to live healthy and safe lives.

Eduardo Polanco-Plata

GAL

2022

RK Ventures

Beauty, Business Services, Health & Wellness

At RK Ventures, we’re here to empower small businesses in the beauty and consumer product goods industries to grow globally through strategic planning, operational excellence, and tailored Fractional COO services.

Ratna Rao

STERN

2014

Far Maps

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment, Shopping & Retail, Travel & Hospitality

Farmaps is bringing an innovative tactile map format—still rare in the U.S. market—to the postcard: terrain designed to be read with your fingertips. Created by a professional map designer, each card uses a relief-printing process adapted to postcard scale, transforming authoritative, public-domain elevation data from the U.S. Geological Survey into landscapes that can be both seen and felt. Our vision is to change the way postcards are experienced—from flat images read with the eyes into landscapes explored by hand—and inspire people to think spatially.

Abigail Yi He

GSAS

2024

Emiliano Gourmet Market LLC

Food & Beverage

Welcome to our “casa” in Riverdale! We are Emiliano & Franca, and opening Emiliano’s Market has been a dream of ours for many years!

We want more than just a market with great Italian food—we also want to bring the atmosphere of our unique small-town Italian culture to the neighborhood. So we’ve created our own “piazza,” where people can stop and sit, enjoy a panino, meet up with friends and make new ones. Just like in a piazza in our hometowns in Italy!

We are always looking for Italian products from small producers, so stop by often, we’ll always have something new to offer. Our hope is to not only to provide the best quality food from Italy, but to make people feel joy here. When people walk in, we see them smile, and because of that we think we have achieved our dream.

Franca Gaudio

CAS

1999

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

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