5 Reasons for NYC’s Explosive Startup Scene

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Five years ago, New York City experienced a huge economic downturn as the financial crisis of 2008 left thousands of unemployed workers from Wall Street and the big industries supporting the financial sector. However, as few as five years later the city has a burgeoning tech scene and startup community; more than 450 startups have… Continue reading 5 Reasons for NYC’s Explosive Startup Scene

Building a Business in the US, UK, and Canada: A Comparison of Visas for Entrepreneurs

Over the last two decades, foreign nationals have received attention for their entrepreneurial ventures that have contributed to the growth of some of America’s most promising new business sectors.  However, despite America’s rich immigrant entrepreneurial history, U.S. immigration laws have rarely kept up with the rate of innovation. Today, U.S. immigration laws are as strict… Continue reading Building a Business in the US, UK, and Canada: A Comparison of Visas for Entrepreneurs

10 Accelerator Programs Every Entrepreneur Should Know About

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The New York technology and startup scene has seen huge growth over the past five years, and now finding the initial seed money and – more importantly – a network of entrepreneurs willing to help you get your company get off the ground has become easier than ever. One way to pass beyond the initial… Continue reading 10 Accelerator Programs Every Entrepreneur Should Know About

Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix

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Originally from India, entrepreneur and CEO of Ocular Therapeutix, Amar Sawhney has been living and innovating in the United States for more than 25 years. We had the opportunity to discuss Amar’s experience as a foreign national living and innovating in the United States. After completing his graduate degree at the University of Texas, Amar… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix

SXSW: Made in Austin, Improved by New York

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This week was New York International’s second time attending South by Southwest (SXSW), the film, interactive, and music conference and festival, which takes place in Austin, Texas every year.  What started off as a small independent music festival has evolved into a mega conference for everything from finding new music talent to investing in new… Continue reading SXSW: Made in Austin, Improved by New York

Entrepreneur Portrait: Massimo Baldini, Livio

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Genoa, Italy native, Massimo Baldini, is an international entrepreneur and innovator. After receiving his MBA from the University of Chicago in 2003, Massimo remained in the US to start a new business with founder, Jake Sigal. He is now president of Livio, a Michigan-based tech company that works to integrate apps with cars. Livio Connect… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Massimo Baldini, Livio

Entrepreneur Portrait: Pierre Mendy, Fashion Designer

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Born in Rouen, France, Pierre Mendy is a fashion designer whose original pieces have graced runways in New York, London, and Paris. He has designed for such powerful houses as Vivienne Westwood and Ralph Lauren.Pierre gained his initial fashion training through the Institut Superieur de la Mode and at the Albert de Mun Technical College,… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Pierre Mendy, Fashion Designer

The Battle for Innovation

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New York is the international business hub of the United States, yet the American legal system makes it surprisingly difficult for internationals to work or launch businesses here. The innovators that come to the United States, in the form of students or international entrepreneurs, face significant obstacles as they try to get innovative ideas or… Continue reading The Battle for Innovation

Venture Capital Firms in NYC

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When starting your business in NYC, the issue of funding your startup is a critical concern. New York City is expensive and no matter the industry you are in, the competition to keep good talent, market your business to your target audience and develop the necessary infrastructure to run your business, is going to result… Continue reading Venture Capital Firms in NYC

Entrepreneur Portrait: Oscar Polanco – MadridNYC

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Moving to New York City is challenging. Moving here and successfully starting a business takes entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and – as Oscar Polanco, founder of freelance design firm MadridNYC found out – a bit of luck and a lot of time. Originally from Spain, Oscar now runs his business from NYC and has clients… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Oscar Polanco – MadridNYC