You know what is fun? It’s fun to show somebody how to do something powerful. It’s fun to give somebody the superpowers you have.So if you know how to code, it’s really fun to teach kids how to do it.And if you want to have that kind of fun, you should check out a program… Continue reading Fun Friday: Teach A Kid To Code – AVC
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Thinking Ahead: New York City Bioscience Needs A Tugboat
This post is part of NYCEDCsThinking Ahead series, which features editorials from New York City leaders and influencers across key sectors and neighborhoods to foster dialogue around the issues impacting our city.The following was written by Nina Tandon, CEO and co-founder of EpiBone, the world’s first company that grows living human bones from your… Continue reading Thinking Ahead: New York City Bioscience Needs A Tugboat
Free Memberships at 33 NYC Cultural Institutions with IDNYC
Joining museums in NYC can run you hundred of dollars.Heck, just paying admission to a few can cost you half a paycheck.So what if I told you that there’s a way to not only get free admission but a full-fledged free membership to 33 cultural institutions throughout the 5 boroughs as well as receive… Continue reading Free Memberships at 33 NYC Cultural Institutions with IDNYC
…visited Al Capone’s wedding chapel
Earlier this week, my friend Claire sent me a great New York Times video about my neighborhood, Carroll Gardens.The short film gives an interesting insight into the historically-Italian neighborhood and how it’s changed (and gives plenty of the reasons why I love it so much):For me, the most interesting factoid from the video was… Continue reading …visited Al Capone’s wedding chapel
Four Fintech Trends You Should Know About
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
When and Where to Splurge and Save in NYC
Unlike most cities, even the most basic lifestyle in New York is expensive.In order to make ends meet (or at least attempt to), I’ve had to figure out where to scrimp and save in as many areas of my life as possible.Eating at fancy restaurants 24/7 wasn’t on my agenda when I moved to… Continue reading When and Where to Splurge and Save in NYC
Entrepreneurs Find Advice and Inspiration From The Startup Magazine
Startups are complex, and the road to closing on a round can be difficult. No one knows that better than Product Management graduate Yoav Farbey.The Startup Magazinestarted as his personal website to catalog the lessons learned, trials, and successes of Yoav’s journey as a first-time entrepreneur. It quickly gained traction as a resource for… Continue reading Entrepreneurs Find Advice and Inspiration From The Startup Magazine
The Best Piano Man Show EVER
As a blogger, I am invited to a lot of events.Of the ones I attend, they are not always great, but usually I can at least go home with a couple glasses of some good wine and some hors d’ouevres in my stomach.But last night, I went to an INCREDIBLE show and had one… Continue reading The Best Piano Man Show EVER
From Brooklyn Startup to IPO, Etsy Makes Its Debut on NASDAQ
In just over a decade, Etsy took the artisans age-old desire to sell her wares and turned it into a $3.5 billion company that is revolutionizing how we think of commerce.Today, when an artist or entrepreneur joins Etsy, they are immediately connected to 19.8 million customers in nearly every country in the world.Technology has… Continue reading From Brooklyn Startup to IPO, Etsy Makes Its Debut on NASDAQ
Newcomer’s Guide: How to Make Friends in New York
More than likely, you’ll have no problem meeting people, but believe it or not, making friends in New York City can be almost as difficult as renting an apartment. For some NYC newbies, a long period of adjustment lingers after arrival while others fit into the big city lifestyle almost immediately. Once you’ve settled… Continue reading Newcomer’s Guide: How to Make Friends in New York