Borahm Cho, originally from Germany and now living the Brooklyn life, co-founded Kitchensurfing in 2012 along with his partner Chris Muscarella. Kitchensurfing connects local chefs with people who want to host a meal in their home for occasions ranging from dinner parties to date nights. Borahm was named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Borahm Cho, Kitchensurfing
Month: January 2015
12 Ways to Eat Like a New Yorker
1. Plan: This is the number one rule of eating out in New York. While the number of good restaurants is astounding, it’s also overwhelming. Don’t let yourself get caught wandering around in search of just the right place (haven’t we all been there?), or worse, at a bad restaurant. All it takes is a… Continue reading 12 Ways to Eat Like a New Yorker
Getting Around NYC Like a New Yorker
New arrivals to the city might be tempted to think that getting one’s own car is the way to have the most freedom, but that’s not generally how New Yorkers roll. While there might be a few New Yorkers with unconventional commuting methods (kayaking across the Hudson to work anyone?) most have figured out that… Continue reading Getting Around NYC Like a New Yorker
Improving Cities the Danish Way – Cleantech Initiatives for a Sustainable New York
Denmark, with its tiny landmass of just 16,000 square miles and a population of 5.5 million, historically needed to think long and hard about its future. With more than 443 named islands, a coastline of 5,316 kilometers and the average altitude of its landmass just 31 meters above sea level, the exposure to climate change… Continue reading Improving Cities the Danish Way – Cleantech Initiatives for a Sustainable New York
Hey New York, The Internet is Coming!
By most accounts, New York is usually ahead of the game in innovation. So how is it that when it comes to public WiFi, the city has been lagging behind? Two recently unveiled plans are changing how New Yorkers connect on our commute and on the streets by providing free public WiFi. It’s time to… Continue reading Hey New York, The Internet is Coming!
Entrepreneur Portrait: Pieter Mees, Zentrick
Though the country is fairly small, Belgium is very active in the startup space—especially in New York City where the Belgian Chamber of Commerce recently opened Atelier, an incubator for Belgian companies. Zentrick is one of the startups in Atelier, and it is leading a revolution in the way we watch videos on our computers… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Pieter Mees, Zentrick