The fall of the Berlin Wall changed the city forever, but it has been a long uphill battle for Germany’s largest city. The costs of reviving East Germany were steep. Yet, through this struggle, the demographics of Berlin have molded into an eclectic mix. Today, due to its abundant real estate, Berlin’s cost of living… Continue reading Berlin: Making Strides to Globalize
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Are You Extraordinary? – An Examination of O-1B Visas
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
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
Transatlantic Partnerships and the 3 Things International Startups can get in the US: Scale, Money and the Art of Failure
As the world is increasingly digitally connected there are more and more tools that entrepreneurs can use to turn their ideas and dreams into a viable business. Expanding internationally is still difficult, but it has become a necessity for successful ventures to grow. It seems that geography is no longer a limiting factor in starting… Continue reading Transatlantic Partnerships and the 3 Things International Startups can get in the US: Scale, Money and the Art of Failure
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
Who Are The Most Successful Immigrants in the US?
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly which immigrant group has been the most successful in the United States. A number of outstanding individuals who’ve emigrated to escape civil war or create businesses have risen above the ashes and done pretty well for themselves and their families. But sometimes individuals of a particular nationality or heritage seem… Continue reading Who Are The Most Successful Immigrants in the US?
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
Why Won’t New York City Share?
We’re living in an innovative age, where technology makes many aspects of life easier and more convenient – but sometimes bureaucracy can get in the way of convenience. This is never more clearly demonstrated than when it comes to the local government’s resistance to allowing peer-to-peer renting (as demonstrated by the ongoing cases against Airbnb)… Continue reading Why Won’t New York City Share?