How Crowdfunding is Changing Fintech

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Last month something big happened in the crowdfunding world. Three long years after the passing of the Jobs Act, non-accredited individuals can finally invest in private companies. This is going to be the first time since the Great Depression that an average American can do this. The new rules, called “Reg A+” will replace the… Continue reading How Crowdfunding is Changing Fintech

Four Fintech Trends You Should Know About

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Fintech is a fast-changing industry with new developments, ideas, and innovation every day. Nowhere is this more evident than in NYC at the intersection of Silicon Alley and Wall Street.BANKS AND LARGE FINANCIAL CORPORATES INVESTING IN STARTUPSWhen it comes to true innovation, it’s not the big corporates and banks leading the way. Only recently have… Continue reading Four Fintech Trends You Should Know About

Who to Know: Fintech in NYC

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New York’s long cemented status as a financial hub has led to its natural progression into a hotspot for innovative financial technology startups. Here’s who you need to know in fintech in NYC.NEW YORK NETWORKSFinTech Startups Meetup: A huge meetup group with over 3,000 members, this meetup hosts monthly events in a variety of formats… Continue reading Who to Know: Fintech in NYC

The Quick Guide to Impact Investing

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At a Rockefeller Foundation meeting eight years ago in Italy, leaders in philanthropy and finance first coined the term “impact investing,” meaning investments in businesses with a double or triple bottom line: delivering financial, environmental, and social returns.Impact investments are a subset of Sustainable, Responsible and Impact (SRI) investments, and the most change-driven of the… Continue reading The Quick Guide to Impact Investing

Keeping it Lean: Finding the Freebies in NYC

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Starting up is hard. From developing your idea and finding talent to marketing and partnerships, the list is never-ending. You’ve done all the work, but all of the work in the world isn’t always enough to help you get off the ground because of that annoying roadblock: Money. Fortunately, in New York City there are… Continue reading Keeping it Lean: Finding the Freebies in NYC

Five Things NYC’s Libraries Offer Which Might Surprise You

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As a New Yorker – and especially as an international acclimatizing or building your life here – the New York Public Library (NYPL) system has a lot to offer you. Going far beyond the usual library fare of books, e-books, DVDs and computer access, NYPL offers cultural programs, exhibitions, classes, and assistance in a variety… Continue reading Five Things NYC’s Libraries Offer Which Might Surprise You

Obtaining Business Grants for Your Small Business

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Whether you are already a successful organization internationally or an entrepreneur looking to launch your great idea in New York City, finding the necessary funding is certain to be a roadblock in your mission to growing your business in New York City and the U.S. market.New York City is unique in that there are a… Continue reading Obtaining Business Grants for Your Small Business

US Tax Basics

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It’s that time again! Tax season is a stressful time of year for many people, but it can be even more so if you are new to the country and unsure how the system works. It doesn’t need to be so bad though – we offer gere some general information about how taxes work that… Continue reading US Tax Basics