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
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Changing Locations Could Be the Best Thing for your Startup (It Was for Us)
The lure of doing business in the US, and in NYC particularly, is unyielding; the opportunities for international growth, partnerships and venture capital investment are hard to match in any other place. Pablo Rivera, one of the three co-founders of TopList, an iPhone app for shopping recommendations, shares how an unwavering desire for success lead… Continue reading Changing Locations Could Be the Best Thing for your Startup (It Was for Us)
Top Pitch Opportunities for Startups in NYC
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
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
New York City Should Be the Fast Rising Destination of Choice for International Startups
Move over Silicon Valley and make a little more room at the table. New York is the world’s fastest rising startup hub and Silicon Alley is the logical home for thousands of international startups looking to set up shop in the United States and access the US market. INNOVATION WAVE IN NYC In 2013 alone, New… Continue reading New York City Should Be the Fast Rising Destination of Choice for International Startups
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
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
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
Barcelona: Mobile World Capital
“The Least Spanish City,” as Barcelona has become known, bears the nickname with pride. Catalonian flags fly freely from every window, a sign of the deep, historical desire for independence. Barcelona, with a metropolitan area population of 5 million, is the largest city on the Mediterranean. The city attracts over 35 million visitors a year… Continue reading Barcelona: Mobile World Capital
Four Steps to Starting a Business in New York City
You’ve been thinking about starting a business and now you’re ready to make it official. You’ve identified the goods or services that you’re bringing to the market; you’ve identified your potential client base. You’ve got a great idea, a business and marketing plan, you might even have funding. Now it’s time to roll up your… Continue reading Four Steps to Starting a Business in New York City