For the first time, the Transatlantic Entrepreneur Partnership (TEP) is hosting NYC International Day as part of the yearly conference program. Although the partnership was built on the idea of forging a closer collaboration between the New York City and Berlin entrepreneurial communities, it is becoming clear that in a globalized world broader international entrepreneurship… Continue reading NYC International Day: Growing Local Economies through International Entrepreneurship
Author: Ashley Clark
Looking to Germany for Inspiration in Manufacturing
We’ve already explained why Berlin is a city to watch for up-and-coming tech companies, but Germany as a whole might be a country to give inspiration to NYC’s manufacturing sector. In a recent article, the Wall Street Journal highlighted how Germany’s Fraunhofer institutes are the being emulated in President Obama’s National Network for Manufacturing Innovation… Continue reading Looking to Germany for Inspiration in Manufacturing
International Companies Filling the Gaps in NYC’s New Manufacturing Community
The New York City Economic Development Corporation’s World to NYC program seeks top innovative companies from around the world to participate in an industry-specific program twice a year. This spring’s program focus is “new manufacturing” and as the organizing partner, New York International was involved in selecting the winning companies out of a large pool… Continue reading International Companies Filling the Gaps in NYC’s New Manufacturing Community
Global Industry Challenge – Bringing Innovative New Manufacturing to NYC
We are on the verge of a hardware-driven renaissance in urban manufacturing and this new wave of manufacturing will affect not just businesses but individuals as well. As a hub for applied science, commerce, technology and finance, and at the heart of global networks and supply chains, NYC is uniquely placed to benefit from new… Continue reading Global Industry Challenge – Bringing Innovative New Manufacturing to NYC
Global Cities: Tokyo – Held Back by Tradition?
Having lived nearly my whole life just outside of New York City I had always thought it was one of the greatest cities in the world, and I still do. But there’s nothing like travel to broaden one’s perspective. Until I moved to Tokyo I had never realized how different cities could be and how… Continue reading Global Cities: Tokyo – Held Back by Tradition?
Entrepreneur Portrait: Maribel Lieberman, MarieBelle
Maribel Lieberman, originally from Honduras, came to New York City to study fashion, but she soon found a new passion – cooking. In true entrepreneurial spirit she started a catering business out of her home combining her sense of fashion with her sophisticated palate. Eventually she evolved her business into focusing on chocolate and its… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Maribel Lieberman, MarieBelle
Transatlantic Partnerships and the 3 Things International Startups can get in the US: Scale, Money and the Art of Failure
As the world is increasingly digitally connected there are more and more tools that entrepreneurs can use to turn their ideas and dreams into a viable business. Expanding internationally is still difficult, but it has become a necessity for successful ventures to grow. It seems that geography is no longer a limiting factor in starting… Continue reading Transatlantic Partnerships and the 3 Things International Startups can get in the US: Scale, Money and the Art of Failure
Entrepreneur Portrait: Gary Levitt, Mad Mimi
Gary Levitt, a native of South Africa, came to New York City in 2000 to be a Jazz musician. Several gigs, various jobs, and eight years later, he decided to start an email marketing business along with his brother, Dean. Today, Mad Mimi brings in several million dollars revenue each year and employs over two… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Gary Levitt, Mad Mimi
How NYC’s School System Can Keep Your Child Bilingual
The pros and cons of bilingualism have been widely studied and it’s no secret that the results are largely in favor of speaking two or more languages. However, the US is a country that is largely monolingual, with large portions of society speaking only English. As an international who wants your children to grow up… Continue reading How NYC’s School System Can Keep Your Child Bilingual
Entrepreneur Portrait: Rohit Arora, Biz2Credit
Originally from Delhi, India, entrepreneur Rohit Arora is the CEO and co-founder of Biz2Credit, an online platform which helps entrepreneurs get loans for their small businesses. Since the launch of the platform in 2008, the company has surpassed $1 billion in small business financing deals. Rohit took some time to talk to New York International… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Rohit Arora, Biz2Credit