The homegrown community for Hudson Valley professionals, creators, and businesses.

Kris Hrycun

Rhinebeck / Dutchess County

I work for a leading edge, NABCEP certified, innovative premium solar + battery solutions installation company in the HV. We serve the Hudson Valley through the Capitol District and Adirondacks. I'm passionate about helping people be green and save money!

Jennifer Gramuglia

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

I run a virtual bookkeeping firm and love to help new business owners get their finances in order!

Matt Mintzer

Saugerties / Ulster County

Proven ability to convey extremely technical concepts to audiences with varying technical prowess Security engineer eager to make us all safer by making security accessible Currently working as an enterprise solution engineer at Snyk

Matt Bartolomeo

Salt Point / Dutchess County

Filmmaker and musician

Jay Duffy

Kingston / Ulster County

Jay Duffy here! From HB UK, A consultant with 6 years of experience, Holds a masters degree in English from the oxford university of London, Currently working with an academic editing service called Academic Editors.

Brand whisperer. I lead storytelling for brands ranging from global CPGs to local gems, with experience in personal care, spirits, and craft beer. I specialize in strategy, consumer engagement and activations, inspiring standout work from creative teams.

Marisa Löwenstein

Dobbs Ferry / Westchester County

I am a Meditation Teacher and Creative Director, I help individuals and teams find clarity, creativity, and purpose—through conscious and practical meditative practices.

I am a life coach, mindfulness instructor, and public speaker passionate about helping people transform their lives. My areas of expertise include emotional healing, empowerment, stress relief, and cultivating confidence and calm.

I am a realtor for the Upstate Curious team at Compass. Originally from NYC, my family moved to Pleasant Valley full time in 2020. Dogs, music and outdoor activities are all passion points.

Weird Specialty

Red Hook / Dutchess County

Strategic Advisor: Values Driven Creative Businesses Weird Specialty Studio: Monthly Creative Salon Nights WHERE VISIONARY CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS COME TO TRANSFORM THEIR BUSINESSES.

Local Hudson Valley Real Estate Agent with a passion for food and music.

Everything digital product and marketplaces...

Athena Kolokotronis

Hudson / Columbia County

I’m a graphic designer based in Hudson, New York, with a passion for layout design across print and digital media. With a keen eye for detail and a love for organization, I thrive on bringing clarity and cohesion to all forms of visual communication.

Vivian Lazarevic

Kerhonkson / Ulster County

Ex-KKR & Pfizer | Serial Investor & Entrepreneur | Project Manager | Foodie & Nature-Lover

Anthony Baker

Woodstock / Ulster County

Lead Product Manager, Data Scientist, Entrepreneur. Professionally passionate about education technology, data, and human-centered AI. Personally passionate about short stories, music, cooking, DIYing.

Meagan Donovan

Stone Ridge / Ulster County

As a Dutchess County native, Hudson Valley social media marketing is my absolute passion and it has been a privilege to serve the region and beyond as a social media manager and content coordinator for almost a decade.

Allison Merino Hurley

Cornwall On Hudson / Orange County

Senior Project/Product Manager - Web/Mobile/Apps

Matthias Roeckl

Woodstock / Ulster County

Matthias is a creator with a wide skill set. He is an award- winning journalist and a seasoned cinematographer who has worked in TV production for almost 2 decades. As a musician he has composed sound design and theme songs for podcasts and radio.

Brad Teasdale

Garrison / Putnam County

Artist / Furniture Maker / Healer / Outdoorsman www.teasdaledesignstudio.com www.medicinehandsmassage.com

Christopher J. Yates

New Paltz / Ulster County

I'm a novelist, originally from the UK, who moved to New Paltz in 2016. I was also recently the Hudson Valley dining critic for the Times Union newspaper.