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Business Services, Career Development, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
ScholarBrain
“Cultivating Lifelong Learning” through a variety of tutoring and educational services including SAT, ACT, GRE, tutoring and English as a second language/native speaker coaching and accent reduction coaching.
Founder
Brooke Robinson
TSOA
2000
United States
Home Improvement
Seed Design Solutions
"Seed Design Solutions is a New York City based interior design firm. Seed provides full service interior design & project management services to high & hospitality, restaurant, bar, lounge, commercial and residential projects.
The Seed “design philosophy” is simple; stay current & offer the client comprehensive design solutions. Seed consistently exceeds client expectations by adapting to ever-changing design styles while setting standards in quality & creativity"
Founder
Lesly Zamor
CAS
1989
FREE INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTATION FOR YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS
United States
New York
Business Services, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment, Marketing & Advertising, Events & Flowers
Senseos
Senseos is a production studio that specializes in creating powerful interactive experiences with applications across entertainment, brands, healthcare, corporate teams and beyond. Our work bonds, captivates and imparts indelible memories, creating moments that inspire positive action.
Founder
Nina Poulos Ramage
TSOA
2004
NYU alumni receive 15% off - contact for details.
United States
New York
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment, Shopping & Retail
Shannie's Crafts LLC
Shannie's Crafts® creates storytelling moments and eternal memories through handcrafted and custom-made works of art. Our offerings include Cross-stitch Treasures (framed, inspirational embroidered designs), Beaded Keepsakes (ornamental coasters and doilies), and Crochet Delights (seasonal scarves and cuddly friends/amigurumi). Our unique and bespoke designs comfort, encourage, educate, and inspire.
Founder
Shana Dacon-Pereira
STERN
2016
United States
New York
Food & Beverage
Shimmerwood Beverages
Our focus is to take the best, most natural ingredients, and combine them with a full spectrum hemp to bring customers a beverage they not only enjoy but know exactly what they’re drinking. By working with local communities, we harness the best of their craft and always know where each ingredient comes from and how it is processed.
It is our utmost importance that we work with hemp farmers that treat their plants with the care and love they so rightfully deserve. We have chosen full spectrum hemp because we want to provide the purest form of CBD possible. A full spectrum hemp means just that, you are getting the full amount of benefits that CBD can provide without the psychoactive sensation that comes from THC.
Founder
Josh Ahadian
STEINHARDT
2019
Use promo code SHIMMERNYU 5% off first online order
United States
Maine
Food & Beverage, Travel & Hospitality
Simple Brewing Company LLC
Simple Brewing Company is a workers cooperative social enterprise brewery in NYC fixated on wonderful beers and giving back to our community. Our taproom at Cafe 424 is located in Prime Produce, guild for good, in Hell's Kitchen, midtown Manhattan.
Founder
Emily J. Richard
GAL, WAG
2012, 2016
United States
New York
Business Services, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality
Smart Sitting
Smart Sitting is on a mission to redefine childcare for professional nannies and exceptional families. Our agency provides talented, compassionate support through a proven, personalized approach. We also work with corporations looking to provide a childcare benefit to their team.
$100 credit towards any service for all NYU Family alumni - contact for more information.
Founder
Dara Epstein
STEINHARDT
2005
$100 credit towards any service for all NYU Family alumni - contact for more information.
United States
New York
Health & Wellness
Scott A. Whipple, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who is also certified in EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis. With over twenty years experience, I support people in renegotiating trauma. I have worked extensively in the LGBTQ communities.
Founder
Scott Whipple
SSSW
1993, 1994
Online Only
New York
Food & Beverage
SerendipiTea
SerendipiTea, est. 1995, is an Award-Winning NY-based company committed to the import & promotion of specialty teas & botanicals. Certified Organic & Kosher single estates, traditional blends & unique recipes are packed by hand on-site in NY into biodegradable & recycled packaging.
Founder
Linda Villano
STEINHARDT
1996
Promo Code: NYU for 15% off. No expiration date. Cannot be used with other discounts/promotions.
United States
New York
Shopping & Retail
She Got The Juice
She Got The Juice® (SGTJ) is a NYC-based lifestyle accessories brand celebrating boldness, identity, and unapologetic energy. Founded by MS KAMILLE, SGTJ creates statement-making lapel pins, patches, stickers, and its signature You Got The Power bold beliefs deck—empowering women to show up fully.
Every product blends strong design, cultural resonance and intentional messaging that speaks to those who lead with presence and purpose.
She Got The Juice is creative motivation. small doses of inspiration. pocket-size reminders to be at your best. At its core, we are a movement — a reminder that power isn’t given; it’s owned.
Founder
Kamille Cooper
SPS
2022
United States
NYC
Career Development
Sia Admissions Consulting, LLC
Sia Admissions Consulting is a boutique admissions coaching firm, specializing in guiding students of diverse backgrounds navigate the graduate and professional school admissions applications at top-tier institutions. Our goal is to partner with students to help them characterize and reflect their individuality in all areas of the admissions application.
Founder
Susan Berishaj
SPS
2013
United States
New York
Food & Beverage
Simple Times Mixers
I have started up a Craft Cocktail Mixer company down in Columbus, OH about 3 years ago called Simple Times Mixers. We sell all around the Ohio market, but we have a bit of "newsworthy" info if it might be of interest.
We have been nominated for USA Today's top mixer brands of 2020 and are current in first place out of 20.
Founder
Mark Tinus
STERN
2010
United States
Ohio
Business Services
Smart EDI Solutions LLC
Smart EDI Solutions provides consulting services to help organizations bridge the gap between their business and people strategy. We help clients determine if their leadership, teams and culture are well suited and aligned to their business strategy. We then leverage the best talent optimization tools to help clients hire the right people - the best and diverse talent - and how to manage and inspire them to achieve optimal results.
Fellow alumni receive a 10% discount on the hourly rate. Contact us for details.
Founder
Nicole Smart
SPS
2009
Fellow alumni receive a 10% discount on the hourly rate. Contact us for details.
Online Only
Shopping & Retail, Sports & Recreation, Travel & Hospitality
Scuba Network NYC
Scuba Network is a 5-Star Scuba Diving training facility and retail store in Chelsea on 21st street between 5th and 6th avenue. We train from beginners all the way up through Instructors.
Founder
Ryan Hoffman
TSOA
2007
United States
New York
Business Services
SeeWai Consulting LLC
SeeWai Consulting LLC is a HR consulting business. I provide a broad spectrum of HR services and levels of interaction, customized for each engagement, and dependent on my clients' priorities and the degree of help and participation they desire.
Founder
Hazel Stanislaus-See Wai
STERN, WAG
1992, 1994
Special pricing for non-profit and start-up businesses. Reasonable pricing overall
Online Only
Business Services
Semirosas Project Managers & Virtual Assistants
Businesses of all sizes have day-to-day tasks that can be handled by remote teams composed of project managers and virtual assistants. Our highly-skilled team is ready to provide administrative, technical, and creative services designed for you and your business. You already know you need the help; delegation will free you up for greatness.
Founder
Angela Y. Leon
STEINHARDT
2002
United States
New Jersey
Marketing & Advertising
Seven Oaks Consulting
Founded in 2007, Seven Oaks Consulting is a unique content marketing agency focused on B2C digital and content marketing. We help artisan e-commerce and bricks & mortar retailers increase sales through effective, engaging content.
Founder
Jeanne Grunert
SPS
2004
NYU alumni may request a free website audit (a $500 value!)
United States
Virginia
News & Media
Sherpa Learning
Founded in 2014, Sherpa Learning is an independent, family-owned publishing company dedicated to guiding high-achieving students and educators to greater heights in Advanced Placement (AP®) coursework. We specialize in rigorous, skills-based resources for AP U.S., European, and World History, as well as AP English Literature and AP African American Studies.
Distinguishing ourselves from mass-market publishers, our materials are authored exclusively by recognized AP experts—including veteran teachers, Exam Readers, and College Board consultants—ensuring unmatched alignment with current exam standards. Our mission is to open doors for learners through accessible, high-quality instruction while providing educators with the practical tools and personalized support that only a dedicated small business can offer.
Founder
David Nazarian
CAS
2002
United States
New Jersey
Shopping & Retail
Silver and Riley
Silver & Riley is a luxury brand and our products are made of the best quality leather available. This was a non-negotiable. All our bags have the following qualities.
Premium Full Grain
Calf or Cowhide Leather
Top quality leather that will develop a rich patina as it ages. All metal accessories sourced from top quality suppliers.
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Founder
Lola Banjo
TANDON
2007
Online Only
Food & Beverage
Sketchbook Brewing Company
Sketchbook Brewing first opened to the public on November 15th, 2014. Its founders met through the Evanston Homebrew Club and went on to launch one of Evanston's first nanobreweries. We have a passion for quality, flavor and creativity and offer over a dozen styles of beers to choose from. Our original Evanston location is BYOF with a variety of local restaurants to have delivery from. Our Skokie location will often have food trucks with various offerings.
Founder
Ted Perez
STEINHARDT
1992, 2000
United States
Illinois

























