Deciding that you want to be an entrepreneur and start your own business can be both a dream come true and your biggest nightmare. Finally, you’ll be working for yourself, making your own decisions, and working on your own schedule. But without proper training, time management, and purpose, being an entrepreneur can be incredibly challenging.… Continue reading Finding Office Space as a Startup: Top Co-Working Spaces in NYC
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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
Why Entrepreneur Networks in NYC Are the Future
Endeavor—a non-profit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging and growth markets around the world—recently released a study which examined the driving factors in NYC’s swift rise to become the second largest tech hub in the US. The study found that it is networks of entrepreneurs that have driven the growth of the NYC tech… Continue reading Why Entrepreneur Networks in NYC Are the Future
NY State – Growing the Economy through International Business Exchange
With the rapid building of global online presences, it seems that economic borders are becoming less of an obstacle in company growth. Businesses are increasingly catering to global audiences thanks to the instantaneousness of electronic communication and the ability to outsource work to various time zones. So why are we seeing an increasing number of… Continue reading NY State – Growing the Economy through International Business Exchange
International English University Programs: Changing Education in the US?
Germany’s recent announcement of tuition-free university programs has been making headlines across the world. Students rejoiced and critics raised eyebrows. But are the effects going beyond Germany’s borders?The tuition-free programs extend to foreign students, and while many of these programs require a minimum level of German to enter the university, more and more all-English programs are… Continue reading International English University Programs: Changing Education in the US?
Vienna’s Innovation Scene Is Quickly Approaching the Global Radar
In our article series portraying upcoming global tech centers, Vienna, with its Pioneers Festival and growing startup scene, has long been on the agenda. We had a chance to attend the festival in October of this year, and were struck by how much innovation has sprung up in this city in recent years.With more than… Continue reading Vienna’s Innovation Scene Is Quickly Approaching the Global Radar
Workspace in New York City Today and Tomorrow
NYC’s workspace landscape is developing constantly: shipyards which were once dedicated to supplying the US fleet with aircraft carriers are now home to 3D printing companies and urban manufacturers; buildings which once housed large-scale manufacturing companies are now being retrofitted as co-working spaces for smaller tech companies. There is a lot going on in the… Continue reading Workspace in New York City Today and Tomorrow
Korean Innovation in NYC: Curiosity, Branding, and Compelling Storytelling
In a compelling setting organized by the Korean Trade Promotion Agency (KOTRA), two Korean startups recently shared their success stories of launching and expanding a brand in the US—from frozen yogurt to design award winning watches the stories of these companies provide plenty of learning potential for all aspiring entrepreneurs. Korean showcase #1: 16 Handles… Continue reading Korean Innovation in NYC: Curiosity, Branding, and Compelling Storytelling
Smart and Sustainable New York City – Learnings from W2NYC
W2NYC Fall program concluded: New York City CTO Minerva Tantoco: “New practices are needed for the way we apply technological advances to city management”The keynote address of the World to NYC (W2NYC) program last week was by Minerva Tantoco, New York City’s new Chief Technology Officer. Ms. Tantoco addressed the group of W2NYC delegate companies,… Continue reading Smart and Sustainable New York City – Learnings from W2NYC
Key Takeaways from the NYC Startup Job Fair
One buzzing room, countless ambitious job seekers, and startup spirit all over the place – this was the atmosphere at the fall 2014 NYC Startup Job Fair at the IAC Headquarters in New York’s Chelsea area. The fair pairs entrepreneurs with both new graduates and experienced professionals.Right in the middle of the event was New… Continue reading Key Takeaways from the NYC Startup Job Fair