We're closing out 2025 by showcasing 6 incredible AI startups building right here in New York City — the applied AI capital of the world.Rob May and Ryan Eppley sit down with founders solving real problems across legal tech, elder safety, AI security, compliance automation, manufacturing intelligence, and AI-powered SEO.🎯 STARTUPS FEATURED:*CounselPro - Ian O'Brien*AI-powered forensic accounting for legal professionalsAutomates financial document analysis for divorce, bankruptcy, and fraud cases50+ customers, fully bootstrappedWebsite: https://www.counselpro.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-obrien*Silvershield - Alec Glassman*Protecting older adults from digital fraud and scamsAI assistant that analyzes suspicious texts and emailsLaunching across New York State in January 2026Website: https://www.silvershield.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-glassman*Krnel - Peyman Faratin*AI model security and control at runtimeLooks inside models to detect vulnerabilities and control behaviorDemocratizing AI safety toolsWebsite: https://krnel.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pfaratin*Koop - Sergey Litvinenko*Compliance automation for tech companiesHandles SOC 2, AI governance, and regulatory requirements23x growth since seed roundWebsite: https://www.koop.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-from-koop*Tendrel - Akash Nandi*Operations intelligence for manufacturingAI-powered insights for industrial frontline workersMinimizing downtime, maximizing productionWebsite: https://www.tendrel.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnandi*OpenForge - Jason Patel*AI SEO platform (Answer Engine Optimization)AI agents that optimize businesses for ChatGPT and AI search50,000+ YouTube subscribers, six-figure ARR in 4 monthsWebsite: https://www.openforge.ai/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pateljasonYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCnxPG10xnU5-WB2RpnxAivQ💡 KEY THEMES:Applied AI solving real business problems todayNYC's diverse AI ecosystem beyond frontier model labsBootstrapped and early-stage funded companiesFrom elder care to manufacturing to compliance🗽 WHY NEW YORK?New York City is emerging as the applied AI capital — hundreds of startups focused on bringing AI to real industries with real customers. Less hype, more substance.Support these founders:✅ Check out their websites✅ Connect with them on LinkedIn✅ Share with relevant connections✅ Help grow NYC's AI ecosystemHOSTS:Rob May - Co-founder & CEO, NeuroMetricRyan Eppley - Co-founder & CEO, Root Access📍 Recorded in NYC | December 2025🎙️ AI In NYC PodcastSubscribe for weekly AI insights from New York City's tech scene!#AIinNYC #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #NYCTech #AIStartups #Startups #TechPodcast #MachineLearning #AppliedAI #Founders #Entrepreneurship #2025YearEnd