Here is a “balcony view” on the 6 takeaways of this year’s TEP & International Week. We have focused again on concepts, ideas and topics that will be relevant for corporations, cities and policy makers in future while introducing startups to the NYC tech eco-system. The findings are almost universally applicable, so we are suggesting… Continue reading TEP 2016 Takeaways
Category: Business Insights
A Case for Distributing Economic Development
Prior to each TEP, W2NYC and International Week, we talk to each participating startup and explain the program, but more importantly we ask about their objectives for coming to New York City. Over the last five years two things have significantly changed: From “great to know” to “must know” In the beginning, companies came without… Continue reading A Case for Distributing Economic Development
Is Software Having General Management for Dessert?
TEP was founded in 2011 with the belief that the fast exchange of new concepts and ideas is vital for global economies. We started with a transatlantic perspective, which has since become a broader vision connecting tech ecosystems around the world. Originally we focused on the media and publishing industry. Media was not only being… Continue reading Is Software Having General Management for Dessert?
The Future of the Workspace
The Future of the WorkspaceBy Dr. Amol Sarva From the time the physical office was first invented (picture Mr. Scrooge’s counting house) to the start of the twentieth century, little had changed. Then, in the 1950’s there was a great leap forward as architect Mies Van Der Rohe put the finishing touches on the Seagram building—a… Continue reading The Future of the Workspace
How Crowdfunding is Changing Fintech
Last month something big happened in the crowdfunding world. Three long years after the passing of the Jobs Act, non-accredited individuals can finally invest in private companies. This is going to be the first time since the Great Depression that an average American can do this. The new rules, called “Reg A+” will replace the… Continue reading How Crowdfunding is Changing Fintech
Who to Know: Fintech in NYC
New York’s long cemented status as a financial hub has led to its natural progression into a hotspot for innovative financial technology startups. Here’s who you need to know in fintech in NYC.NEW YORK NETWORKSFinTech Startups Meetup: A huge meetup group with over 3,000 members, this meetup hosts monthly events in a variety of formats… Continue reading Who to Know: Fintech in NYC
The Quick Guide to Impact Investing
At a Rockefeller Foundation meeting eight years ago in Italy, leaders in philanthropy and finance first coined the term “impact investing,” meaning investments in businesses with a double or triple bottom line: delivering financial, environmental, and social returns.Impact investments are a subset of Sustainable, Responsible and Impact (SRI) investments, and the most change-driven of the… Continue reading The Quick Guide to Impact Investing
NYC – Leading Fashion Innovation
New York City has long been a hub of fashion, with some even arguing that it is the number one fashion capital in the world. Whatever the ranking, NYC has long had a place among the Big Four fashion cities alongside Paris, Milan, and London. It holds the title by having some of the best… Continue reading NYC – Leading Fashion Innovation
Brooklyn’s Next Frontier(s)
Being on the cutting-edge has its benefits, especially in real estate. Finding your way to an up-and-coming business hub can mean significant cost savings in office space, bolster your company’s brand, and may provide a competitive hiring advantage if you locate in close proximity to your potential workforce. Brooklyn has become a well-established hub for… Continue reading Brooklyn’s Next Frontier(s)
From Devils to Dresses: The Fashion Industry in NY
Fashion today is about so much more than the latest color palette or type of ruffle. As a major, globalized industry with cutting edge innovation in the form of wearable technology, fashion is making our lives easier while keeping us stylish. US Fashion Industry by the Numbers $182.85 billion: annual clothing store sales $1,700: per… Continue reading From Devils to Dresses: The Fashion Industry in NY