Culture of Business was founded in April of 2025, but the idea took root long beforehand. Us three have been collaborators for years, and we’ve always been people who want to learn about how NYC works.

Us three, being from different backgrounds – Chinese, Indian, German – wanted to hold a club that was like a TED Talk: each meeting, one person presents a unique country and how its culture affects its business. And yet, we had to balance the need for discussion.

So we changed the idea: each month, the club focuses on a specific economic sector of NYC. This month, we’re talking about software in NYC. At our biweekly meetings, we go through discussion-prompting slideshows primarily designed by our Operations Manager, holding seminars to reap the gold mine of ideas we all have. At the end of each month, our Managing Editor supervises creation of an article: an objective, unbiased look at that economic sector.

As President, I oversee and shape every part of this process – from choosing the monthly theme to editing final drafts to guiding our discussions at meetings. My role, while central, isn’t to direct: I’m the throughline that ensures our ideas don’t just stay interesting, but become meaningful.

Before I get going, I should let you know: we don’t just discuss, we compete. My Chief and Assistant Editors aren’t just capable writers: we tackle the technicalities as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by – Josh.

President: Joshua Liu
Josh is a Senior in the Finance Major at Brooklyn Tech. He spearheaded the founding of COB to further his exploration of the world of business and economics, and to practice his leadership. How one economic sector outdoes another, how one country positions itself as more economically impactful in a certain industry, and how we can use these insights to make a better place – Josh knows that these answers can’t be answered in plain language, but he’s chasing them as best he can. His Presidential activities cover a wide range: leading discussions, delegating editing duties, and leading the team in competitions, just to name a few.

VP / Operations Manager: Shrey Vertes
Shrey is a Senior in the Aerospace Engineering Major at Brooklyn Tech. When he’s not researching planes or analyzing automotive parts or leading the varsity baseball team in his role as captain, he’s devoted to growing COB’s research on the markets that shape his beloved hometown of NYC. When he is not pursuing academics, you can find Shrey cooking/eating Indian food and walking his dog Bucki.

VP / Managing Editor: Conrad Ratz
Conrad is a Senior in the Finance Major at Brooklyn Tech. He has played competitive soccer his whole life, and used his experience working with people to help found COB. As Managing Editor, he employs those skills to effectively manage production of COB’s monthly articles.

Chief Editor: Jules Rosenberg
Jules is a Senior in the Finance Major at Brooklyn Tech. He has a passion for marketing, inspired by his favorite album rollouts and sports logos, and got his business acumen from his grandpa’s Wall Street banking stories and financial guidance. As Editor-in-chief, he provides polish to our ideas and furthers COB’s reach in the world of economics.

Assistant Editor: Adrian Kurasiewicz
Adrian is a Senior in the Finance Major at Brooklyn Tech. As a new addition to the team, he works as the Chief Editor’s assistant.

Assistant Editor: Alessandro Brindisi
Alessandro Brindisi is a bold and compassionate student-athlete at Brooklyn Technical High School, where he leads with confidence and purpose both on and off the track. Passionate about math, statistics, and law, he combines analytical thinking with a deep commitment to justice, exploring how data and policy can shape a fairer society. Driven by curiosity and perseverance, Alessandro seeks to use his voice, intellect, and integrity to create meaningful change in his community and beyond.