On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Bodegas TV will officially launch bodegas.tv - New York City’s first captive-audience in-store video network - at the Bodega & Small Business Innovation Summit, an official event of #NYTechWeek 2026. The Summit runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Stuyvesant Yacht Club in the Bronx.

Co-hosted by the Bodega & Small Business Group (BSBG), Tech Ranch, and Angeles Investors, the Summit will convene over 100 NYC bodega owners, startup founders, investors, and technologists to explore what organizers call the “Sovereign Bodega” framework - modernizing the corner store’s digital infrastructure without displacing the cultural identity that makes bodegas essential to their communities.

About Bodegas TV

Bodegas TV is a smart-screen video network deploying inside NYC’s bodegas, delivering hyper-local media, advertising campaigns, and AI-curated content directly to the point of purchase. The network reaches the Latino and urban communities that drive an estimated $45 billion in annual spending through NYC’s corner store ecosystem.

The official launch at NYTechWeek marks the beginning of a planned expansion to 500 bodegas by end of 2026, and 2,000 bodegas within three years.

Summit Programming

Panels will explore four pillars of bodega modernization, all anchored in the “Sovereign Bodega” thesis - modernization without displacement, technology without erasure:

• Media Tech & AI: Transforming storefronts into hyper-local media hubs through decentralized broadcasting and intelligent automation.
• FinTech: Deploying integrated financial systems and frictionless micro-payments that unlock new revenue streams for small businesses.
• Security: AI-powered ambient systems that protect assets while enhancing the customer experience.
• Infrastructure: Synchronizing inventory, data, and content across distributed physical locations.

Confirmed Panelists Include

• Andre Ureña - Co-Founder & Chairman, Centro AI; Founder, Latin American Professional Alliance 30+ years across insurance, fintech, real estate, and technology.
• Milbert Kiggundu-Bentham - Co-Founder & CEO, Alvix Advisory Former Bank of America executive leading digital engagement for millions of small-business clients.
• Samira O. - Founder, Building Experimental AI Products AI strategy background spanning Amazon, Scale AI, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania.
• Charlie Barnet - Co-Founder, World Mobile (MVNO) Built a family telecom business to $100M+ in revenue across multiple continents.
• Arabel Alva Rosales, J.D. - President & CEO, AAR Tech Former Acting Chairman of the Chicago Transit Authority; host of Chic Innovator podcast.
• Jean Michael Lif - Co-Founder, RDÉ Harvard-trained policy analyst; Cultural Ambassador of the Museo de Arte Moderno in Santo Domingo.
• Guillermo “Will” DeJesus, CPA/CIA - Co-Founder & CFO, Negozee
• Mohamed Toure - Data Scientist, Shopify
• Riya Goel - Investment Banker, Bank of America; Founder, Barnard Investment Group

"Corner stores have always been more than a place to shop - they are community anchors and, for many families, the first face of entrepreneurship. This collaboration brings together the operators, builders, and investors who understand that deeply. Bodegas TV exists to make sure technology serves the people who built these communities."

- Maria Probert, Bodegas TV

About the Co-Hosts & Partners

Bodega & Small Business Group (BSBG): Led by President Francisco Marte, BSBG represents thousands of NYC bodega owners and serves as the community anchor for this initiative.

Tech Ranch: Led by Kevin Koym, Tech Ranch is an Austin-based startup accelerator and ecosystem builder committed to inclusive entrepreneurship.

Angeles Investors: A Latino-focused early-stage investment network connecting community entrepreneurs with capital and strategic partnerships.

Media Contact

Maria Probert

Bodegas TV

Email Contact | (332)222-6640

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