TEP’19 to focus on Data Collaboration

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We are planning this year’s TEP. Here is our planning and a guide to the most important explanations to terms and institutions.Program componentsTEP will be an introduction to the New York tech eco-system and provide hands-on advice for international startups coming to the City.  This year’s focus topic will data collaboration.The introduction into the City’s… Continue reading TEP’19 to focus on Data Collaboration

Report States European Startups Favour U.S. for Funding

In June 2017, Mind the Bridge, an entrepreneurial education program, in partnership with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a U.S. law firm focused on innovation and tech, released a report on European “dual companies” [EDCs] and their migration to the US in search of funding. These dual companies have their headquarters abroad with a strong operations… Continue reading Report States European Startups Favour U.S. for Funding

A Focus on Media and Journalism at Northside 2017

From June 7th – 11th North Brooklyn was epicenter for innovation in New York City. For five days over 200 of the best and brightest names in global innovation transcended upon a variety of venues in Williamsburg to discover the future in tech, media, entrepreneurship, culture, and music. Each day was filled with inspiring talks,… Continue reading A Focus on Media and Journalism at Northside 2017

The Worryingly Low-cost of producing Fake News

Fake news is a real problem as we know. Now a new report has put some numbers to the costs of running a fake-news campaign, revealing that a key part of the problem may be that doing so is incredibly affordable.Want an 800-word fake news article written by Chinese content marketer Xiezuobang? That’ll be $30. How about… Continue reading The Worryingly Low-cost of producing Fake News

Upcoming Future-M Conference in New York

New York International, together with the Daimler CASE leadership team, is organizing a series of roundtable discussions on the future of urban development and mobility on May 2-5 in New York City. The goal is to explore key trends and innovation in urban development and mobility through rapidly changing times.Like our recent Future-C Conference, It will… Continue reading Upcoming Future-M Conference in New York

How VR is Bringing Journalism to Life

The demand for VR experiences is rapidly growing, and some news organizations have already begun to experiment in the space. The New YorkTimes, who were involved in our Future-C conference, have launched their free app (NYT VR) where users can watch news stories from around the world in VR format.Caleb Garling of Wired suggests VR in journalism… Continue reading How VR is Bringing Journalism to Life

The AI Boom: is it Legit, or Just Hype?

Last summer, NYU Tandon and ff Venture Capital announced the launch of their jointly run artificial intelligence incubator, AI NexusLab. The incubator is currently accepting applications for its next program, which begins in July. The deadline to apply is May 3.The incubator’s inaugural class of five startups took to the stage this week at NYU as part of the AI Summit. You can… Continue reading The AI Boom: is it Legit, or Just Hype?

3D Printed Planes, Shoes, & Everything Else

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3D printing has been a growing trend in New York over the past five years. MakerBot, Shapeways, and BigRep are all based here. The technology has mostly been used for customized low-batch jobs, until now. Just this week, two new partnerships were announced suggesting 3D printing could disrupt traditional mass production and usher in the new era of “Mass Customization.“Boeing has hired… Continue reading 3D Printed Planes, Shoes, & Everything Else

Opportunities, Insights And Observations On African Tech Innovation In 2017

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Why Africa?A lot has been written about the emerging tech ecosystem in Africa recently. After reading multiple articles and books including “The Lion Awakes: Adventures in Africa’s Economic Miracle“ by Ashish Thakkar, we were inspired to see it for ourselves. Danny from our team booked a one-way ticket to Sub-Saharan Africa, and arranged to meet with… Continue reading Opportunities, Insights And Observations On African Tech Innovation In 2017

“Reporting in America is strong right now”

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We started our Future-C conference this week with a warmup discussion at the Ford Foundation in midtown Manhattan. Joi Ito, director of the MIT Media Lab, and journalist Jeff Howe, presented their book Whiplash: How to Survive Our Faster Future. As the director of the MIT Media Lab and a director on the board of the… Continue reading “Reporting in America is strong right now”