Micah Kotch
Polytechnic Institute of NYU.
Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Micah is a Nationally recognized thought leader with deep relationships across multiple tech, startup and energy-related sectors; With a strong track record of delivering customers, managing change at Universities, and driving new business. Thus far Mitcah has:
- Launched Varick Street Incubator and DUMBO Incubator programs.
- Recruited 27 tech startups; 6 startups acquired out of portfolio.
- Helped startups attract ~$100M in early stage capital resulting in 1000 new jobs.
- Led day-to-day operations and grew to scale 16,500 square foor facility as part of New York City's Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan
- Cultivated over 25 international partnerships including Economic Development Agencies from the Netherlands, China, Israel, the UK and Gernany, resulting in new collaborative research models.