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

Investor and Business Coach

Owner and Founder of Hudson Valley Drones - Offering professional drone services, drone sales, training, photography, thermal imaging, 3D modeling, inspections and more.

Julieanne Browning

New Paltz / Ulster County

I'm a Hudson Valley brand and portrait photographer + the creator of Pine & Fable. I’ve been working in the industry for the past 10 years and feel so grateful that my work connects me with such motivated, talented, and passionate people.

Ankur Bhatt

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

I am a software professional (within the HR Tech space) based in the town of Poughkeepsie. I am a new dad + a few of my interests include music, cooking/grilling, skiing, beer, and hanging with my dog. Looking forward to connect with like-minded people!

Jesse Davis

New Paltz / Ulster County

Documentary photographer, working on long-term projects about Hudson Valley spirituality, and Gunks climbers.

Annmarie Lobdell

Clintondale / Ulster County

I create art to share the spirit of my subjects with others who understand the deep connection and love we share with animals and nature.

Erin Petree

Kingston / Ulster County

Kingston-based tech industry veteran with expertise in operations and growth strategy for companies ranging from Series D to $1B public companies. Yoga teacher on the side!

Gray

Rhinebeck / Dutchess County

Futurist and musician living in the HV.

Monique Perretti

Beacon / Dutchess County

I’m the Founder and CEO of MAP Solutions Group, with over 20 years of marketing experience both in corporate and as an entrepreneur. My goal is to help clients create marketing strategies unique to their needs that successfully grow their business.

Chad Fust

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

I'm a technology generalist with skill and experience in many disciplines, especially technology training and emerging tech. I'm a Montana native but I've lived in the Hudson Valley since 2007. I'm an avid gamer, hiker, and homebrewer.

Lindsey Grossman

High Falls / Ulster County

Working in tech across product management, design, data, partnerships. Past leadership roles at Block, Stripe, Netflix, Intuit, Wise. Available for consulting and the right full time gig. Love building products and teams.

Tyler Beckwith

Woodstock / Ulster County

Moved to Woodstock last year, I'm a drummer looking for bands to play in, and a music producer (synth/electronic/sample based) looking for vocalists or people who want to make music!

Owner of Rising Earth Building, an ecological construction firm based in Troy, NY.

Writer/Editor. I hand-letter and illustrate wedding signage as a side hustle.

Orit Daly

Croton On Hudson / Westchester County

I'm a ceramic artist who dabbles in a range of 3-D tactile arts (knitting, painting, etc.). My work shows and sells in various venues. I teach teen and adult pottery/ceramics classes. I'm a co-owner of a cooperative art gallery in Croton on Hudson.

Matt DeSiena

Pelham / Westchester County

Upper and lower Westchester resident; Narrowsburg-adjacent in the summers. Head of Social for global brands and early developer of AI agents. Husband, Dad, pizza maker.

Kai Fierle-Hedrick

Beacon / Dutchess County

Learning and Change Strategist, Coach, and Founder of Create Knowledge — a consulting practice that works at the intersection of learning, systems change, and anti-oppression practice to help change agents lead with their strengths.

Wayne Brett

Mount Marion / Ulster County

Eccentric fellow, with lots of ideas and ambition