Are you “extraordinary?” If so, the United States wants you. But first, you have to prove you are extraordinary by the increasingly narrow and subjective definition of “extraordinary ability.” Not so simple.Internationals who have an extraordinary ability in the arts, demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim, and who seek to enter the United States… Continue reading Are You Extraordinary? – An Examination of O-1B Visas
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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
Entrepreneur Portrait: Maribel Lieberman, MarieBelle
Maribel Lieberman, originally from Honduras, came to New York City to study fashion, but she soon found a new passion – cooking. In true entrepreneurial spirit she started a catering business out of her home combining her sense of fashion with her sophisticated palate. Eventually she evolved her business into focusing on chocolate and its… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Maribel Lieberman, MarieBelle
Startup Culture: Fostering Fun in the Workplace
New York City is a city of inventors. Tech startups in the city have grown immensely in the last few decades, thus giving the area around the Flatiron District the nickname “Silicon Alley,” meant to put it in competition with California’s Silicon Valley. A culture of its own has grown up around this new kind… Continue reading Startup Culture: Fostering Fun in the Workplace
Entrepreneur Portrait: Gary Levitt, Mad Mimi
Gary Levitt, a native of South Africa, came to New York City in 2000 to be a Jazz musician. Several gigs, various jobs, and eight years later, he decided to start an email marketing business along with his brother, Dean. Today, Mad Mimi brings in several million dollars revenue each year and employs over two… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Gary Levitt, Mad Mimi
Global Cities: Seoul – Making Up for Lost Time
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
Entrepreneur Portrait: Thomas DeGeest, Wafels and Dinges
Thomas DeGeest, formerly an IBM consultant, came to the US from Belgium in 1997. Since then, he has abandoned corporate culture and, in 2007, re-invented the waffle scene in NYC with his bright yellow “Wafels and Dinges” food trucks. This summer, he took an even bigger step by opening a permanent location on Avenue B… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Thomas DeGeest, Wafels and Dinges
How Green is NYC?
The average New Yorker today is much more aware of the importance of caring for the environment than his or her grandparents, but even with ever increasing awareness, we must ask ourselves, how green is NYC in practicality and where does it stand amongst its global counterparts?The push for cities to become sustainable goes back… Continue reading How Green is NYC?
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
How NYC’s School System Can Keep Your Child Bilingual
The pros and cons of bilingualism have been widely studied and it’s no secret that the results are largely in favor of speaking two or more languages. However, the US is a country that is largely monolingual, with large portions of society speaking only English. As an international who wants your children to grow up… Continue reading How NYC’s School System Can Keep Your Child Bilingual