Josh Levin, Director of Economic Development at the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, looked at the landscape of Brooklyn tech: it was booming, with passionate founders aiming to make the world a bit better by leveraging technology. Missing only was an international bridge to make it easier for companies like Etsy to expand beyond Brooklyn and… Continue reading Start Alliance: Cities help ideas to spread faster
Category: The World in NYC
IF Conference Returns to NYC
If Conference is returning to NYC on May 18. The conference showcases the latest innovations from Japanese startups and teams based in NYC. If Conference 2017, in its second year, brings together notable speakers and innovators who are influenced by Japan and place a premium on design and social innovation.There will be inspirational talks, business… Continue reading IF Conference Returns to NYC
Opportunities, Insights And Observations On African Tech Innovation In 2017
Why Africa?A lot has been written about the emerging tech ecosystem in Africa recently. After reading multiple articles and books including “The Lion Awakes: Adventures in Africa’s Economic Miracle“ by Ashish Thakkar, we were inspired to see it for ourselves. Danny from our team booked a one-way ticket to Sub-Saharan Africa, and arranged to meet with… Continue reading Opportunities, Insights And Observations On African Tech Innovation In 2017
5 African Startups solving African Problems
I’m sitting in a bar next to the Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali, Rwanda as I write this article. The hotel is a bland 4-star hotel no different from any other you could see anywhere in the world. However, if you have ever seen the film Hotel Rwanda, you will know the significance of… Continue reading 5 African Startups solving African Problems
Rapid Prototyping in Asia
[WIT Asia series] One of the key insights we gained while on WIT Asia was how quick you can get a product to market. The rise of new manufacturing in the region means there are a number of new prototyping services both private and state run that local and international startups can avail of.In Taiwan,… Continue reading Rapid Prototyping in Asia
TEP 2016 Takeaways
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
Start Alliance: International Expansion has never been Faster or Cheaper
Stephan Beyer, Chief Financial Officer at BigRep—the Berlin startup for large-scale, commercial 3D printers—impressed everyone at Brooklyn’s New Lab back in August. He had shipped a huge box from Berlin to New Lab with BigRep’s newest and biggest 3D printer and was ready to install it for the first time. BigRep started working with New… Continue reading Start Alliance: International Expansion has never been Faster or Cheaper
Swiss Startups are Taking a Bite out of the Big Apple
Switzerland is best known for its breathtaking mountains, its luxurious tourist destinations, and brands like watchmaker Rolex, food company Nestle, or pharmaceutical giants Novartis and Roche.Less known, however, is the fact that Switzerland is ranked as one of the most innovative countries in the world. The Alpine country scored first place in the Global Innovation… Continue reading Swiss Startups are Taking a Bite out of the Big Apple
The World In NYC: Scandinavia
Scandinavians love New York. Whether it is their open-minded and liberal natures that align perfectly with the exciting “city of dreams,” or NYC’s vast contrast to the small communities in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, there is no doubt that Scandinavians are aspiring to create a Nordic splash in the city. There are currently over 250,000… Continue reading The World In NYC: Scandinavia
The World in NYC: Turkey
A melting pot of different cultures and languages, New York is an ethnic and culinary paradise for anyone interested in a multi-cultural lifestyle. This diverse city feels like home to many immigrants, including the thousands of New Yorkers who are from Turkey.Most likely, you are aware of Turkey’s famous international brands such as Turkish Airlines… Continue reading The World in NYC: Turkey