Earlier this week, my friend Claire sent me a great New York Times video about my neighborhood, Carroll Gardens.The short film gives an interesting insight into the historically-Italian neighborhood and how it’s changed (and gives plenty of the reasons why I love it so much):For me, the most interesting factoid from the video was… Continue reading …visited Al Capone’s wedding chapel
Month: April 2015
Four Fintech Trends You Should Know About
Fintech is a fast-changing industry with new developments, ideas, and innovation every day. Nowhere is this more evident than in NYC at the intersection of Silicon Alley and Wall Street.BANKS AND LARGE FINANCIAL CORPORATES INVESTING IN STARTUPSWhen it comes to true innovation, it’s not the big corporates and banks leading the way. Only recently have… Continue reading Four Fintech Trends You Should Know About
When and Where to Splurge and Save in NYC
Unlike most cities, even the most basic lifestyle in New York is expensive.In order to make ends meet (or at least attempt to), I’ve had to figure out where to scrimp and save in as many areas of my life as possible.Eating at fancy restaurants 24/7 wasn’t on my agenda when I moved to… Continue reading When and Where to Splurge and Save in NYC
Entrepreneurs Find Advice and Inspiration From The Startup Magazine
Startups are complex, and the road to closing on a round can be difficult. No one knows that better than Product Management graduate Yoav Farbey.The Startup Magazinestarted as his personal website to catalog the lessons learned, trials, and successes of Yoav’s journey as a first-time entrepreneur. It quickly gained traction as a resource for… Continue reading Entrepreneurs Find Advice and Inspiration From The Startup Magazine
The Best Piano Man Show EVER
As a blogger, I am invited to a lot of events.Of the ones I attend, they are not always great, but usually I can at least go home with a couple glasses of some good wine and some hors d’ouevres in my stomach.But last night, I went to an INCREDIBLE show and had one… Continue reading The Best Piano Man Show EVER
From Brooklyn Startup to IPO, Etsy Makes Its Debut on NASDAQ
In just over a decade, Etsy took the artisans age-old desire to sell her wares and turned it into a $3.5 billion company that is revolutionizing how we think of commerce.Today, when an artist or entrepreneur joins Etsy, they are immediately connected to 19.8 million customers in nearly every country in the world.Technology has… Continue reading From Brooklyn Startup to IPO, Etsy Makes Its Debut on NASDAQ
Newcomer’s Guide: How to Make Friends in New York
More than likely, you’ll have no problem meeting people, but believe it or not, making friends in New York City can be almost as difficult as renting an apartment. For some NYC newbies, a long period of adjustment lingers after arrival while others fit into the big city lifestyle almost immediately. Once you’ve settled… Continue reading Newcomer’s Guide: How to Make Friends in New York
Throwback Thursday: Etsy in 2007
<blockquote class="curated_content"><a href="https://youtu.be/fspJrc6Uwfk">This video</a> was made to celebrate Etsy’s year in 2007. That was the third year the company was in business and the second year we were invested. I think this does an incredible job of showing what the secret sauce was that made Etsy what it is.</blockquote>
Get a New Taste of the Upper West Side in NYC!
It surely has been a long cold winter. Now that Spring is here and summer is just around the corner NYC comes alive with many terrific activities, fairs, and festivals to enjoy. One thing we can all attest to is our love of eating! Food, oh glorious food! Does not matter our backgrounds, ages,… Continue reading Get a New Taste of the Upper West Side in NYC!
Today’s the Day I…went bird-watching on Broadway
When I lived in London, one of my city-born friends told me he’d never seen a sheep in real life. That is a true story. I thinkhe was about 23 at the time. I was so stunned into silence that I couldn’t ask himall the follow-up questions I now have (had he never been… Continue reading Today’s the Day I…went bird-watching on Broadway