2024 New York City Innovators and Disruptors Awards
Key Takeaways:
- The 2024 New York City Innovators and Disruptors Awards occurred on November 20, 2024, at The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers.
- Honorees included Samira Panah Bakhtiar (Amazon Web Services), Christopher Benyarko (NBA), Kendra Brown (FactSet), and Nicole Turner (Mastercard).
- Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized as Company of the Year for its commitment to advancing technology education.
The 2024 New York City Innovators and Disruptors Awards, organized by America On Tech (AOT), celebrated leaders in technology who have made significant contributions to the industry. The event was held on November 20, 2024, at The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET.
Honorees:
- Samira Panah Bakhtiar: General Manager, Global Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports at Amazon Web Services.
- Christopher Benyarko: Executive Vice President, Head of Direct-to-Consumer Products, Technology, and Operations at the NBA.
- Kendra Brown: Senior Vice President, Senior Director, Banking & Sell Side Research at FactSet.
- Nicole Turner: Senior Vice President, Workplace Experience at Mastercard.
These individuals were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the technology sector.
Company of the Year:
Comcast NBCUniversal was honored as Company of the Year for its exceptional commitment to advancing technology education and supporting the development of diverse tech talent. Their partnership with AOT has been instrumental in empowering high school students through programs like TECH360 and Alumni Tech Skills Fellowship tracks in Cloud/Cybersecurity and Data Science.
