So, you’ve got a great product idea and even a great team to make it happen, but unless you are blessed with the funds to bootstrap your company, you’ll need some seed funding. Pitch events are one great way to get that funding.Pitching to potential investors is something most startups have to go through, and… Continue reading Top Pitch Opportunities for Startups in NYC
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The Brooklyn Boom: A Community of Innovation
We all know the “garage story” of tech innovation. College dropouts like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, with too much hair and too little grooming, squirrelled away in suburban, West Coast workshops – usually attached to their parents’ house – where they end up developing the next big thing.Today’s makers take a different approach. Here… Continue reading The Brooklyn Boom: A Community of Innovation
Making it in America: Canadian Technology Accelerator Highlight
The United States is home to essentially every major business vertical there is. With a population of 313.9 million, it is a logical step for Canadians, with a home base of 34.88 million, to look south for their global expansion efforts. For many, starting in the Big Apple is the goal. Nevertheless, breaking into the… Continue reading Making it in America: Canadian Technology Accelerator Highlight
Women Changing the Game in Entrepreneurship
Who runs the world? Girls. Well, not quite yet, but they are certainly on their way! Women are doing extraordinary things that weren’t even a thought in recent history. The stats are in and the new generation of girls is receiving higher test marks, entering universities at the highest rates in history, and beginning to land… Continue reading Women Changing the Game in Entrepreneurship
The Other New York: Incentives to Grow Your Business in the Outer Boroughs
Silicon Alley has certainly built a mega hub for tech entrepreneurs, but so often it is easy to forget that Manhattan is not the only “New York.” The fight for space in Manhattan is reaching capacity, and the outer boroughs have shown a lot of promise for nurturing a successful business. While in office, Mayor… Continue reading The Other New York: Incentives to Grow Your Business in the Outer Boroughs
Top 10 Recommendations for SXSW
SXSW has finally arrived. The Austin, Texas based annual affair is one of the world’s largest digital conferences. Each year the five-day event draws more and more international participants and entrepreneurs, and if you’re one of them there’s good reason to get advice on how to navigate the city before you arrive. Here are our… Continue reading Top 10 Recommendations for SXSW
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
Top Advice from International Entrepreneurs
Thinking of starting your business in the US? See what these successful international entrepreneurs have to say about focus, encouragement, and why you should choose NYC. PLANNING AHEAD If there’s one thing an entrepreneur should learn early, it’s to plan ahead. Whether you are planning a small local business, or are creating an app that… Continue reading Top Advice from International Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur Portrait: Jennifer Lee, ClosetDash
Jennifer Lee is the founder and CEO of the new startup ClosetDash. The website is an environmentally friendly, clothes shopping platform for professional women based in New York City. Since the company’s launch in March 2013, ClosetDash has taken in about 11,000 items of clothing. We talked with Jennifer about her startup and working in… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Jennifer Lee, ClosetDash
Five Communication and Pitching Tips for Entrepreneurs
So, you’ve decided to dive into the rough and challenging waters of the tech startup world. As a visionary, you’ve got a great idea for a new product or service and perhaps the expertise to execute it. Sooner or later though, you’ll need to clearly communicate and pitch your idea to potential business partners, employees,… Continue reading Five Communication and Pitching Tips for Entrepreneurs