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Kaplan EdTech Accelerator, Powered by TechStars, Announces First 10 Startups

Kaplan

Kira M. Newman Jun 18, 2013 0 Comments

Today, Kaplan kicked off its first EdTech Accelerator, powered by TechStars, with a crop of 10 startups. The 3-month program, which takes place in the Kaplan offices in New York City, offers startups $20,000 and mentorship from advisors like Kaplan CEO Andy Rosen, TechStars CEO David Cohen, Washington Post Company CEO Don Graham, and TechStars…

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Bombfell: Do Guy Stuff and Look Good While Doing It

Bombfell

Ronald Barba Jun 11, 2013 0 Comments

Are all men born with an innate inability to shop for clothes? This is a question that has stumped girlfriends since the nascence of the novelty tie. Indeed, even gay men need help shopping for clothes sometimes (not me, of course – I’m pretty on point). But, admittedly, shopping for clothes that 1) match our…

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CommonBond’s David Klein: “Being an Entrepreneur is the Hardest Job You’ll Ever Have”

CommonBond

Meg Rayford Jun 9, 2013 2 Comments

CommonBond‘s peer-to-peer lending model has received plenty of attention for its novel – and smart – method of helping B-school students actually afford their degrees. With some MBA students graduating with a pile of loans equal to a mortgage, CommonBond’s crowdfunding solution is a welcomed innovation. As an MBA myself, I am glad to see…

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Take a Tour of The Yard, a New Office & Coworking Space in NYC

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Kira M. Newman Jun 7, 2013 0 Comments

Launched on Monday, The Yard is a new 300-person office and coworking space in New York City for the tech and creative industries. When you enter The Yard, you’re struck by the contrast between the white furniture and the old, exposed brick. The tenants are eclectic, too: from music producers to advertisers to photographers to…

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Joyride Coffee: Get Coffee Beans within 2 Days of Roasting

JoyrideCoffee

Guest Author May 31, 2013 1 Comment

Grounded in quality grounds, Joyride Coffee seeks to be a major pick-and-shovel player in New York’s bustling tech scene. As tech rises and falls, Joyride caters to an industry that has a never-ending appetite and seemingly runs on coffee. And in the fierce battle over tech talent, it’s another office perk – no pun intended…

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Plovgh: Produce Directly From the Farm to You

Plovgh

Will Schmidt May 29, 2013 0 Comments

“Shake the hand that feeds you,” says Michael Pollan in his book, “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.” But really think about it: have you ever been able to shake the hand of a person who is actually feeding you? That is, can you shake the hand of those who grow your food? Elizabeth…

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Splash: Broadcast Event Photos from Attendees in Real-Time

Splash

Will Schmidt May 23, 2013 0 Comments

Ben Hindman, former director of events for Thrillist, found that his day-to-day, repetitive event management work – like invitations, guest list management, and post-event recaps – was difficult enough without having to create a dedicated, online presence for his events. To adapt a solution to his need, Hindman and Brett Boskoff cofounded Splash, a New York…

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Create Custom Couture Fashion with Indira

Indira

Tom Krulikowski May 19, 2013 2 Comments

It is not everyday that a former trauma surgeon, a former hedge fund manager, and a former Miss Florida USA – who has a fashion background – come together to launch a startup. And it is really not everyday when the trauma surgeon, hedge fund manager, and Miss Florida USA are one and the same….

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Fleshbot Fiction Heats Up the Internet with Electronic Erotica

FleshbotFiction

Will Schmidt May 19, 2013 2 Comments

Lux Alptraum is a woman of many talents: writer, sex educator, and CEO. Her writings have appeared in Cosmopolitan, Hustler, and at SundanceChannel.com, among many others. She has spoken at notable institutions like Harvard, Brown, Yale, New York University, Columbia, and Ohio State University, as well as SXSW. After being featured at New York City’s…

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Create a Personalized Digital Shopping Magazine with Pickie

Pickie

Tom Krulikowski May 18, 2013 0 Comments

Online shopping has grown dramatically, year over year. And with that growth, new product discovery content has blossomed on the web and on mobile platforms. Pickie is one of the newer, more personalized mobile shopping options. An iOS application, Pickie is a mobile shopping magazine that leverages user interests and relevant web content to create…

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FreshNeck: Netflix for Menswear Accessories

FreshNeck

Tom Krulikowski May 17, 2013 0 Comments

FreshNeck is a subscription-based, men’s accessories exchange service. Members can access FreshNeck’s vibrant and versatile stock of neckties, bow ties, pocket squares, and cufflinks based on their tiered subscription, through FreshNeck’s visually crisp website. Membership starts at $15 per month, and designers like Hermes, Brioni, and Versace are just some of the options at the…

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Opening Soon: HarlemGarage, a Coworking Space in NYC

HarlemGarage

Kira M. Newman May 16, 2013 2 Comments

To support entrepreneurship in New York, the City and Mayor Michael Bloomberg are getting behind the startup community. In 2010, they launched a $22 million seed-stage fund, as well as the annual NYC Next Idea competition. They’re also sponsoring various incubators, from General Assembly to NYU-Poly to the newest space: HarlemGarage. HarlemGarage, to be run…

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Aidin Helps Patients Get Treatment After Hospital Visits

Aidin

Tom Krulikowski May 15, 2013 1 Comment

No one wants to be in a hospital, whether it’s because of your own health or that of a loved one. They are chilling and intimidating. However, they provide a needed and valuable service that we are all thankful for. Mike Galbo is the COO and cofounder of the data collection application for hospitals, Aidin. Galbo aims…

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Discover and Order Catering Services with CaterCow

CaterCow

Tom Krulikowski May 14, 2013 1 Comment

Whether it is for the office quarterly review meeting, or a 4th of July bash, choosing and organizing an event’s catering is one more pain that you could do without. Chris Collins and Carly Chamberlain created CaterCow to provide a marketplace for consumers in need of catering to discover and order the perfect catering solution…

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PaddleYou provides Custom Ping Pong Paddle Branding Genius

PaddleYou

Lindsey C. Holmes May 9, 2013 0 Comments

The popular saying used to be, “There’s an app for that.” But, with the wave of niche startups in just about anything that you can imagine, the new saying should be, “There is a startup for that…and that, and that.’” PaddleYou is leading the way. This creative startup lets you custom design ping pong paddles using photos…

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Healthy Food Options Delivered to Your Door with HealthyOut

HealthyOut

Lindsey C. Holmes May 5, 2013 0 Comments

HealthyOut says, “The world is conspiring to make us fat.” (I knew it!) They hope to solve this problem with their new subscription meal program using healthy, fresh meals delivered daily from local restaurants. Using rich data and smart algorithms, HealthyOut provides weekly menus of healthy options with delivery from their restaurant partners. It’s like having…

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