LISTnet.org

What LISTnet.org does

LISTnet (Long Island Software & Technology Network) is a 501(c)-style non-profit membership-supported organization founded in 1997 and headquartered at 110 Terminal Drive, Plainview, NY. Its stated mission is to promote Long Island as a national center of excellence for software and technology, and it operates as a regional networking association rather than a software vendor. The organization connects three constituencies — technology companies, educational institutions, and government entities — through a portfolio of programs: the annual LISA (Long Island SummIT Awards) gala in its 28th year, Tech Together Happy Hours, the LISTnet Tech Showcase, the LITE (Long Island Tech Ecosystem) Forum, CEO and CIO peer councils, the BAR (Business Advisory Resources) virtual accelerator, and the Digital Ballpark co-working and event space in Plainview. There is no proprietary product technology; the underlying "platform" is the combination of the Digital Ballpark physical venue, the LISTnet Tech Talk Facebook community, the email newsletter, and the streaming-media partnerships that broadcast from the venue.

Revenue is generated from four interlocking streams: tiered annual membership dues ($300 for 1-10 employee tech companies, $500 for 11-100, $1,500 for 101+, and $400 for educational and economic development organizations), corporate sponsorships ($1,500-$4,000 for tech-company sponsors and a $4,000 exclusive industry sponsor slot), flagship-event revenue (LISA single tickets at $350 and tables of 10 at $3,000, golf-outing foursomes at $2,000, and LISA Journal advertising from $2,500 to $8,500 for the back cover), and bundled sponsor benefits that include membership plus logo placement, newsletter features, and event-speaking opportunities. Distribution is primarily direct: phone and web sign-up, with the Digital Ballpark co-working space and events as the principal acquisition channels. The customer base is broadly diversified across Long Island — including Northwell Health, Henry Schein, Newsday, Red Hat, Brookhaven National Laboratory, NYIT, Hofstra, Suffolk County Community College, and a long tail of small and mid-market technology firms — with no single customer visibly dominant. The organization is governed by a board of directors including executives from major Long Island employers and is led by Chairman Peter Goldsmith and President Paul Trapani.

Name

LISTnet.org

Legal name

Long Island Software & Technology Network

Website

https://listnet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LISTnet (Long Island Software & Technology Network) is a 1997-founded non-profit membership organization that connects Long Island technology companies, educational institutions, and government through events, sponsorships, peer councils, a co-working space, and the annual LISA Awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues based on company size. Technology companies with 1-10 employees pay $300, 11-100 employees pay $500, and 101+ employees pay $1,500. Educational institutions and economic development organizations pay $400. These dues fund LISTnet operations and various programs that help create a strong technology ecosystem on Long Island.
2. Sponsorship Programs: Sponsorships include software & technology company sponsorships ($1,500-$4,000 based on size) and exclusive industry sponsorships ($4,000). All sponsorships include LISTnet membership. Platinum sponsors receive table, full page ad, booth, and LISA sponsorship packages.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from event tickets including LISA Awards ($350 single ticket, $3,000 table of 10), golf outings, and other networking events. Advertising opportunities in LISA Journal (full page $3,500, half page $2,500, back cover $8,500).
4. Sponsor Benefits: Sponsors receive logo placement on LISTnet website, sponsor rotation on homepage, free half page ad in LISA Journal, listing in LISA Journal, rotational feature in newsletter, opportunity to host and speak at events, and close affiliation with LISTnet and the LI Tech Community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LISTnet is a member-supported non-profit organization that builds and promotes the Long Island technology ecosystem. It offers tiered membership, sponsorships, networking events (Tech Together Happy Hours, Tech Showcase, LITE Forum), an annual awards gala (LISA Awards), peer advisory councils (CEO and CIO Councils), a virtual startup accelerator (BAR), an online community forum (Tech Talk), and operates the Digital Ballpark co-working and event space in Plainview, NY.

Product overview

LISTnet offers a portfolio of networking, community, and professional development services for the Long Island technology ecosystem. The core offerings include the LISA Awards (annual summit celebrating tech leaders), the Digital Ballpark co-working space, Tech Together Happy Hours and Tech Showcase events for member networking, BAR virtual accelerator for startups, CEO and CIO Councils for peer advisory, LISTnet Tech Talk online forum, and the LITE Forum for ecosystem-wide discussions. These services work together to connect technology companies, educators, and government entities while supporting workforce development and business growth on Long Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digital Ballpark: A tech, creative and innovation focused office space managed by LISTnet where companies can work and grow together.
• LISA Awards
• Tech Together
• BAR (Business Advisory Resources)
• Tech Talk

Products and services

• LISA Awards (Long Island SummIT Awards) Annual awards ceremony and gala recognizing leaders and companies in the Long Island technology and business community. Tickets sold individually ($350) or by table of 10 ($3,000).
• Digital Ballpark Co-Working Space Co-working and event space in Plainview, NY where technology companies can work and grow together with no long-term commitments. Includes streaming media operations partnerships.
• BAR (Business Advisory Resources) Virtual accelerator program providing LISTnet member startups and next-stage tech companies access to expert advice and free mentoring from established executives.
• CEO Council Monthly peer advisory group of established LISTnet technology company executives, chaired by Paul Trapani.
• CIO Council Quarterly meeting group for CIOs and CTOs from various Long Island companies, co-chaired by Ed Eisenstein and Dr. Subrina Oliver.
• Tech Together Happy Hours Networking events that bring together technology and business-based groups for community building and connection-making in a relaxed atmosphere.
• LISTnet Tech Showcase Event showcasing AI and other technology advancements from LISTnet members, allowing attendees to learn about latest tech and connect with local companies.
• LITE Forum (Long Island Tech Ecosystem) Forum bringing together Long Island tech-sector leaders to discuss and promote the regional technology ecosystem.
• Annual Golf Outing Annual golf outing combining networking with recreational activity, including lunch, 18 holes, cocktail hour, dinner, and raffles.
• LISTnet Membership Annual membership program tiered by company size (1-10 employees: $300; 11-100 employees: $500; 101+ employees: $1,500; educational institutions/economic development organizations: $400). Includes free meeting attendance, networking, branding, and program access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies using social media have 13% higher lead conversion rate (general marketing insight referenced by LISTnet)

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Digital Ballpark (Raj Technologies / Raj Mehta)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLISTnet partners with Raj Mehta, Chairman and CEO of Raj Technologies Inc, to operate the Digital Ballpark co-working and event space in Plainview. Raj Mehta serves as LISTnet partner in managing this tech-focused space and hosts streaming media interviews through his YouTube channel interviewing local and national figures.
• Urban League of Long IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLISTnet partners with Urban League of Long Island to co-host Tech Together Happy Hour events, bringing together business, tech, and creative communities. Theresa Sanders serves as President/CEO of Urban League of Long Island and sits on LISTnet's board.
• Brookhaven National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrookhaven National Laboratory is represented on LISTnet's board through David Salbego and Thomas Schlegel (CIO). The lab is a major research institution on Long Island and represents the technology/R&D ecosystem that LISTnet promotes.
• Adelphi UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing technology and business students for internship and career opportunities. LISTnet connects member companies with Adelphi's Center for Career and Professional Development for student hiring.
• Hofstra UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHofstra University Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science and Frank G. Zarb School of Business partner with LISTnet. Dr. Janet A. Lenaghan from Hofstra sits on LISTnet's board. The school provides co-op programs and internship opportunities for LISTnet members.
• New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences and School of Management partner with LISTnet. Dr. Babak D. Beheshti (Dean) and Laurie Harvey (Diamond Award recipient) represent NYIT on LISTnet's board. Peter Goldsmith serves as Co-Op Director at NYIT.
• Suffolk County Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest community college in SUNY system with over 21,000 students partners with LISTnet for student internships and career placements. Dr. Ed Bonahue represents the college on LISTnet's board.
• Hunter Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade school partner offering Web Application Design and Development and Computer Technician Networking Specialist programs. Jay Fund represents Hunter Business School on LISTnet's board.
• SUNY Old WestburyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic liberal arts college partner with School of Business and Mathematics/Computer/Information Science departments. Hosts LITE Forum events at their campus.
• St. Joseph's UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberal arts university offering Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business Administration programs. Partners with LISTnet for student career opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NY Tech Alliance: New York-based technology industry association convening the NYC tech ecosystem through events, programs, and policy advocacy. Direct peer: same broader NY tech ecosystem mission, membership-based, event-driven model — though operating in NYC rather than Long Island.
• MassTLC (Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council): Regional technology industry association serving Massachusetts with membership dues, corporate sponsorships, executive councils, and flagship awards events. Most directly comparable peer: similar size, similar membership model, similar event-driven GTM, similar mission to advance a regional tech ecosystem.
• NJ Tech Council: New Jersey-based technology industry association offering membership, executive roundtables, awards events, and workforce programs. Direct peer: neighboring tri-state regional tech association with comparable business model and stakeholder mix.
• Tech:NYC: Non-profit technology industry association representing NYC's tech sector through policy, events, and member programs. Comparable: same mission, membership-driven, NYC-adjacent — though with more policy focus than LISTnet.
• Connecticut Technology Council: Connecticut's statewide technology industry association with membership dues, sponsor programs, and signature awards events. Direct peer: comparable Northeast regional tech association, similar revenue model and mission.
• Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC): Large regional tech trade association serving Northern Virginia with membership, executive events, and policy advocacy. Direct peer at a larger scale: similar mission (advance regional tech ecosystem), similar membership/sponsorship model, similar flagship events.

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: Large global technology industry association serving the broader IT channel with membership, certifications, events, and advocacy. Comparable in form (membership industry association with events) but operates at vastly larger scale and broader national/international scope.
• WeWork: Large commercial co-working operator with physical hubs for tech and creative companies. Overlap with LISTnet only on the Digital Ballpark co-working space dimension; not a membership organization.

Regional players

• Austin Technology Council: Central Texas regional technology industry association with membership, events, and advocacy. Comparable model and mission but different geography (Texas vs. Long Island).
• BC Tech (British Columbia Technology Industry Association): Canadian regional technology industry association offering membership, programs, and events for tech employers. Comparable association model and ecosystem-building mission but serves a different geography (British Columbia).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/listnet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@listnetwatch
• Facebookfacebook.com/listnetorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/listnet

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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