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Hangar

@hangaris

Building companies, institutions, and the occasional movement around national problems—with AI, math, data, and compute—to improve public life.

 New York & DC
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Joined October 2013
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We’re excited to partner with @NSF to expand access to the scientific computing American researchers need. We believe deeply in this model because we’ve already helped build it once. Now we’re working with leaders nationwide on what comes next.
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📣 Announcing the NSF State & Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs program, a $100 million initiative to advance AI-enabled discovery and innovation in research & workforce development by expanding access to compute, data & AI resources. brnw.ch/21x4FQF
Map of the U.S. with a collage of various NSF research to the left.

ALT Map of the U.S. with a collage of various NSF research to the left.

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Regional AI hubs should reflect the institutions and researchers they serve. Our case for why scientific computing is strategic infrastructure—and what it takes to build these institutions well: hangar.is/medium-hangar/2026…
Scientific Computing Is Strategic Infrastructure — Hangar

Scientific Computing Is Strategic Infrastructure — Hangar

At Hangar, we work where technology meets problems of national importance. Few problems now sit closer to the intersection of science, government, and security than access to the computing behind...

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Our formal press release with SIF is here: hangar.is/s/AI-NSF.pdf Universities, nonprofit research institutions, public officials, and researchers interested in helping build a regional AI hub can reach us at [email protected].
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We're launching a Q&A series with some incredible folks we collaborate with. First guest: tech founder, former NYC mayor, global philanthropist, and Hangar investor @MikeBloomberg. Mike discusses @BloombergDotOrg and chairing the @InnovationBoard. hangar.is/medium-hangar/2023…
Hangar LP Mike Bloomberg on the Intersection of Government and Tech — Hangar

Hangar LP Mike Bloomberg on the Intersection of Government and Tech — Hangar

In Hangar’s first Q&A of 2023, Mike Bloomberg speaks on the challenges, opportunities, and future of government and technology.

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I believe in what the team at @hangaris is building; there's never been a more crucial time to leverage the historic investment from the Infrastructure Bill to build companies that solve real problems I'm officially joining the team and I can't wait. prnewswire.com/news-releases…

HANGAR ANNOUNCES EXPANSION PLANS, ADDS BIPARTISAN LEADERS FROM TECH AND GOVERNMENT

Hangar, An Investment Firm Founded by Silicon Valley and Washington Veterans, Builds Companies that Deliver Scalable Data and AI Based Solutions for Public...

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We are excited to more formally acknowledge our growth these last few months! Thrilled to welcome @SteveBenjaminSC, @juliepsamuels, @MattLira, and @kblackistone to the Hangar team. Great news for our team, our companies, and the impactful work we do. prnewswire.com/news-releases…

HANGAR ANNOUNCES EXPANSION PLANS, ADDS BIPARTISAN LEADERS FROM TECH AND GOVERNMENT

Hangar, An Investment Firm Founded by Silicon Valley and Washington Veterans, Builds Companies that Deliver Scalable Data and AI Based Solutions for Public...

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Silicon Valley often misses opportunity to leverage government investment in needed innovation. Our founders @joshmendelsohn & @mikeference lay out a strategy for investors given unprecedented federal spending now flowing to states in @techcrunch. hangar.is/medium-hangar/2022…
As markets go down, government tech spending stays steady: How can investors tap in? — Hangar

As markets go down, government tech spending stays steady: How can investors tap in? — Hangar

Despite the gloom, doom and scramble for yield, one sector is too often overlooked by investors, where backing technology will produce returns no matter the state of the economy: government spending...

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We're thrilled to welcome Diana Taykhman as Head of Product. With a background in aerospace engineering and government markets, she has a long track record of success in leading diverse product teams. Welcome, @Dianatnyc! Interested in joining our team?tinyurl.com/CorneaCareers
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We're excited to be presenting and participating at the Fire and Climate Conference hosted by the @IAWF. Join us remotely or in Pasadena this May!
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Why should you register for Fire & Climate 2022 in Pasadena? 1️⃣More than 250 speakers/presenters 2⃣ In-person and virtual options 3️⃣Field trips! 4️⃣Scholarships (need-based and diversity) 5️⃣Mentoring program And, it's Pasadena!☀️🌴 #FireClimate2022 bit.ly/PasadenaRegister
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Today, we launched the Blockchain Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, to focus on education, convene initiatives to demystify crypto, foster understanding, & expand accessibility. Conceptualized and led by @cmesi. An exciting addition for the community! theblockfound.com
The Blockchain Foundation

The Blockchain Foundation

PROMOTING EDUCATION. INCREASING ACCESS.

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A new UN report warns of a “global wildfire crisis”, and highlights the need to improve the management and mitigation of wildfire risk. Cornea’s fire behavior analytics platform supports these efforts across all phases of the wildfire lifecycle. unep.org/resources/report/sp…
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Some good context from our own @MattLira on the Biden Administration's wise gov't innovation advances: protocol.com/policy/biden-cu…
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We are thrilled to welcome @MargaretPreuss as @corneatech’s CEO. It’s an important milestone for Cornea and advances our commitment to building transformational insights for disaster management and response. hangar.is/medium-hangar/2021…
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Meet Hangar partner Jennifer Miller: resident expert in appropriations, procurement, and congressional decision-making processes. Jennifer joined Hangar in 2020 after three decades in the public sector working at the nexus of government funding. hangar.is/medium-hangar/2021…
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We're hiring! Full Stack Dev and Data Science positions. Join us in building the next generation of public sector-focused technology. hangar.is/careers
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My latest on the challenges of real-time data collection and why we set ourselves up for failure many years ago with EHR rollouts #COVID19 #healthcare #HealthTech drharrysaag.substack.com/p/t…
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Our Chief Data Science Officer, Anshu Sinha, on her approach to data science careers, including a matrix she originally built for her own use. hangar.is/medium-hangar/2021…
Hangar Team Spotlight - Anshu Sinha on the Data Science Career Path — Hangar

Hangar Team Spotlight - Anshu Sinha on the Data Science Career Path — Hangar

We spoke to Hangar’s Chief Data Science Officer, Anshu Sinha, about her data science career, the importance of data science in the public sector and a new matrix she developed to plot out what a...

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ICYMI: @corneatech Chief Fire Officer Tom Harbour in today's @TheHillOpinion discussing the significant need for new, sophisticated approaches to how we fight wildfires. thehill.com/opinion/energy-e…
Disrupting the wildfire ecosystem to solve our nation’s battle with fire

Disrupting the wildfire ecosystem to solve our nation’s battle with fire

For too long, firefighters and civilians have died due to wildfires. 

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Excited to have Nora Delaney join our distingushed panelists @SenToddYoung,@JukayHsu, @ceannaterajan, @ethanpollack & @StynesMichael for next Wednesday's discussion. Register at bit.ly/3vxcRNg. @Outcome_Finance @ImpactAlpha
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