Jack Hidary, a New York City tech entrepreneur, has announced that he is running for mayor. Hidary joins 11 other “serious” candidates, including seven Democratic candidates, three Republican candidates and one Independence Party candidate, in the race. Hidary is now petitioning to create his own party for the November general election ballot.
We spoke with Hidary about his business experience and how it shapes his outlook, why he is running and some of the challenges facing New York City.