Why Ashton Kutcher Invests in Berlin: Europe’s Up-and-Coming Startup Hub

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Berlin is becoming one of the most promising tech startup hubs in Europe, according to The Economist, Wired, and many other sources with their eye on global startups. The city’s coolness factor, its “poor but sexy” vibe, and many unique structural advantages attract founders and investors from all over the world. These days if a… Continue reading Why Ashton Kutcher Invests in Berlin: Europe’s Up-and-Coming Startup Hub

Berlin: Making Strides to Globalize

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The fall of the Berlin Wall changed the city forever, but it has been a long uphill battle for Germany’s largest city. The costs of reviving East Germany were steep. Yet, through this struggle, the demographics of Berlin have molded into an eclectic mix. Today, due to its abundant real estate, Berlin’s cost of living… Continue reading Berlin: Making Strides to Globalize

Who Are The Most Successful Immigrants in the US?

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It’s hard to pinpoint exactly which immigrant group has been the most successful in the United States. A number of outstanding individuals who’ve emigrated to escape civil war or create businesses have risen above the ashes and done pretty well for themselves and their families. But sometimes individuals of a particular nationality or heritage seem… Continue reading Who Are The Most Successful Immigrants in the US?

Global Cities: Seoul – Making Up for Lost Time

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The Korean Peninsula has historically been filled with a homogeneous society, but recently Seoul has been making strides to become a global city. The recent tourism program, the rising number of English academies, and new progress initiatives for international business, Seoul is working hard to offer up the best of itself to the world. This… Continue reading Global Cities: Seoul – Making Up for Lost Time

Why Won’t New York City Share?

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We’re living in an innovative age, where technology makes many aspects of life easier and more convenient – but sometimes bureaucracy can get in the way of convenience. This is never more clearly demonstrated than when it comes to the local government’s resistance to allowing peer-to-peer renting (as demonstrated by the ongoing cases against Airbnb)… Continue reading Why Won’t New York City Share?

Five Reasons Why We Love the NY Bike Share Program

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The New York International team has always been enthusiastic about a bike share program coming to New York. Our team comes mostly from Europe and has spent time living in Asia and South America. A lot of nations on those continents are traditionally very inclined towards biking as a main means of transportation. So how… Continue reading Five Reasons Why We Love the NY Bike Share Program

Global Cities: London – Startups and Roundabouts

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Although London and New York may appear to have little in common at first glance, the centuries old city is making many improvements and changes to stay competitive in a global society. The London of today, like much of Europe, is striving to push past the financial troubles of recent years and move towards a… Continue reading Global Cities: London – Startups and Roundabouts

Empathy through Practice: Why Everyone Needs International Experience

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New York City is one of the most international cities in the world. You can find people from every inch of the globe – not just travelers, but business owners, students, entrepreneurs, laborers, and many other people pursuing their dreams. But New York is just one example of a trend toward the globalization of major… Continue reading Empathy through Practice: Why Everyone Needs International Experience

Global Cities: Bangkok – City on the Rise

Bangkok is a city that has seen a dramatic transformation over the last 25 years from a third world city to a thriving hub of culture with a growing economy. Unlike London, Tokyo, or New York, Bangkok is new in its position in global finance and business and is sure to experience some growing pains.… Continue reading Global Cities: Bangkok – City on the Rise

New York on the Move: The Future of Mobility

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On May 21st the BMW iVentures team invited a selected group of New York investors, entrepreneurs and tech professionals to their 7th mobility meetup. Good timing for the gathering: With Internet Week taking center stage in New York, the bike share program finally commencing on Memorial Day weekend, and Tumblr, the New York based blogging company, being… Continue reading New York on the Move: The Future of Mobility