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Yvonne Grzenkowicz

Founder

Founder / Executive Director at Animation Nights New York

New York City Metropolitan Area

FoundedAnimation Nights New York

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Anieke LamersunlockedYvonne: together at Founder Catalyst in partnership with J.P. Morgan 2023 (2023)
Yvonne: together at Techstars
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About

Yvonne Grzenkowicz is the founder of Animation Nights New York (ANNY), where she led the development of the ANNY Virtual Events and ANNY Exchange platforms using AWS, React/Next.js, Python, and A-Frame to support virtual and hybrid festivals. Her background is in animation, and she has delivered commissioned interactive and animation work for clients including LEGO, Sesame Street, and YMCA. She has secured funding and partnerships including an Epic MegaGrant, the NYCEDC Founder Fellowship, and Techstars Catalyst, and holds memberships in organizations such as the Visual Effects Society, Women in Animation, and Tech:NYC.

Founder / Executive Director at Animation Nights New York

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Experience

  1. Animation Nights New York (ANNY)Organization Foundercurrent2015 — presentNew York, NY
  2. Animation Nights New York (ANNY)ANNY Virtual Events, Production and Development Directorcurrent2020 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  3. Animation Nights New York (ANNY)ANNY Exchange Talent Connect Initiative, Animation Talent Consultantcurrent2017 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  4. Animation Nights New York (ANNY)Exhibition Curator | Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center2022Fredonia, New York, United States
  5. eyesnare incAnimator / Director / Developercurrent2011 — presentNew York, NY
  6. Branded CitiesFractional Developercurrent2026 — present
  7. Animation For AdultsCo-Ownercurrent2015 — presentUK / US
  8. Hubs FoundationCo-Founder & Co-Director of the Hubs Foundationcurrent2024 — present
  9. The Gotham Film & Media InstituteReviewer for LAIKA x The Gotham Animation Accelerator2026New York, New York, United States
  10. Branded CitiesActivation Specialist2025United States
  11. School of Visual ArtsGuest Lecturer2024New York, New York, United States
  12. School of Visual ArtsGuest Lecturer2023New York, United States
  13. TechstarsFounder2023Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  14. Queens CollegeGuest Lecturer2023Queens, New York, United States
  15. School of Visual ArtsGuest Lecturer2023New York, New York, United States
  16. Research Foundation of The City University of New YorkEntrepreneur in Residence | Project Director (TIQC Innovation Lab Project)2023New York, New York, United States
  17. New York City Economic Development CorporationFounder Fellow2023
  18. State University of New York at FredoniaGuest Lecturer2022Fredonia, New York, United States
  19. Global Big Data ConferenceEvent Speaker2022
  20. School of Visual ArtsGuest Lecturer2022New York, New York, United States
  21. School of Visual ArtsGuest Lecturer2021New York, New York, United States
  22. School of Visual ArtsGuest Lecturer2021
  23. Visual Effects SocietyVES New York Board Member2019 — 2020New York, New York

Skills & more

Story1Film Festivals2LinuxReact.js2PythonReactDatabasesAirtableFigma (Software)GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP)WordPressGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)
+12 moreAmazon Web Services (AWS)JavaScriptMayaAfter EffectsFlashPhotoshopPremiereIllustratorActionScriptCSSEthical HackingOperations
  • CS50: Introduction to Cybersecurity — Harvard University
  • CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science — Harvard University
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux — IBM
  • Get Started with Python — Google
  • Foundations of Data Science — Google
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles — SkillUp
  • NYC SBS Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) — NYC Department of Small Business Services

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yvonne Grzenkowicz?
Yvonne Grzenkowicz is the founder of Animation Nights New York (ANNY), where she led the development of the ANNY Virtual Events and ANNY Exchange platforms using AWS, React/Next.js, Python, and A-Frame to support virtual and hybrid festivals. Her background is in animation, and she has delivered commissioned interactive and animation work for clients including LEGO, Sesame Street, and YMCA. She has secured funding and partnerships including an Epic MegaGrant, the NYCEDC Founder Fellowship, and Techstars Catalyst, and holds memberships in organizations such as the Visual Effects Society, Women in Animation, and Tech:NYC.
Where does Yvonne Grzenkowicz work?
Yvonne Grzenkowicz is Founder / Executive Director of Animation Nights New York.
What companies did Yvonne Grzenkowicz found?
Yvonne Grzenkowicz founded Animation Nights New York.
Where did Yvonne Grzenkowicz go to school?
Yvonne Grzenkowicz studied at Animation Mentor (Diploma in Advanced Character Animation Studies, Character Animation); Animation Mentor (Certificate of Completion, Animals & Creatures Master Class Program); iAnimate (Workshop Refresher, Animation).

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