Startups & Apps
NYC
JQBX Lets You Stream Music With Friends
By George Diab | Jul 7, 2017 at 12:20 pm
You’d think that with the variety of options available for streaming music today, music discovery would be better than ever. The truth is that we audiophiles still trust our peers over a fancy algorithm. We might get by with Pandora’s free, personalized radio and…
Startups & Apps
NYC
Now NYC Ex-Pats Can Finally Relax to the Sounds of Their Neighborhood
By Adam Rowe | May 18, 2017 at 12:50 pm
Everyone loves the environment they grew up in or spent their formative years in. For me, that’s my hometown of Seattle. We haven’t had a week without rain since September, and I love it. But the U.S. city with the biggest, most outsized rep…
Trends
NYC
How NYC Is Turning the Value of Its Premium Brand into Digital Gold
By Lori Anne Wardi | May 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm
I want you to travel back in time with me twenty years or so. The Internet is young and still relatively unknown to most of us. Only a small group of web enthusiasts understand how to navigate it — let alone make a buck…
Social Media
NYC
The 3 Reasons Why All Fashion Retailers Love Instagram
By Adam Rowe | Feb 15, 2017 at 3:30 pm
The construction of a prototype for a leather hat lining is displayed, mid-stitch. A completed beaver felt bowler rests on head of cork. A small child and a middle-aged architect both proudly display their own hats inside a Manhattan-based hat store. These beautifully constructed…
Incubators
NYC
Affordable Housing Unit with Tech Incubator Comes to Silicon Harlem
By Chelsea Shannon | Jan 18, 2017 at 12:50 pm
For the past 4 years, Silicon Harlem has worked towards making Harlem the tech destination for startups in New York City while building up the local population. The area has established coworking spaces, gained gigabit infrastructure, secured investment capital for startups, and hosted monthly entrepreneur meetups….
Ecosystems
NYC
Here’s How to Make it As a Startup in New York
By Art Malkov | Dec 9, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Over the last five years, New York has seen tremendous growth in its tech ecosystem, resulting in a boom of startups in practically every industry from ecommerce to health. As a tech community and the epicenter of finance, New York has evolved into an…
News
NYC
Answer the Call: NYC Wants You to Make It More Efficient
By Adam Rowe | Oct 28, 2016 at 9:15 am
New York City has just issued two Calls for Innovation: the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation (MOTI) wants your help. Specifically, the city needs ideas on how to reduce the demand for and costs of electricity and…
Startups & Apps
London
The Techstars Demo Day Round Up for Fall 2016
By Cody Simms | Oct 15, 2016 at 12:45 pm
Fall is in full-swing, and Techstars has been working hard with the addition of 64 new companies. Techstars recently had seven demo days across the globe in cities like Berlin, Detroit, London, Minneapolis, New York City and Chicago. What a ride it has been….
Tips & How To’s
NYC
Here’s Your Chance to Nab the Best NYC Real Estate: Domain Names
By Lori Anne Wardi | Oct 14, 2016 at 10:30 am
Known as “the queen of New York real estate,” Barbara Corcoran is said to have turned a $1,000 loan from her ex-boyfriend back in 1973 into what is today a multi-billion dollar real estate empire. How’d she do it? Well, the star of ABC’s…
Coding
NYC
CUNY Partnership with Revature Leads to Free Coding Bootcamps
By Conor Cawley | Sep 27, 2016 at 7:30 pm
The job market is complicated, technology-focused world. Everyone from data analysts to receptionists need to be aware of the latest softwares and platforms in order to keep a company afloat. Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of affordable programs that allow every day people to gain…
Coworking spaces
NYC
Bar Works: Why Work at Home When You Can Work in a Bar
By Elliot Volkman | Sep 14, 2016 at 12:33 pm
As freelancers, travelers, and entrepreneurs, we all know the plight of finding a work environment that not only inspires creativity, but also lacks the baristas giving you the stink eye. Sure, it feels like coworking spaces are a dime a dozen now, especially in…
Gear & Gadgets
NYC
Canary Is Great for Home Security, But Wings Not Fully Formed [Review]
By Elliot Volkman | Sep 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm
A few years ago when Canary hit Indiegogo, the company had a humble goal of raising $100,000 from backers. Fast forward to the end of their campaign, and the team raised just shy of $2 million, or close to 2000% higher than their goal….
Startups & Apps
NYC
Beast Represents the Evolution of Startup Consulting
By Conor Cawley | Sep 2, 2016 at 4:41 pm
The startup landscape is constantly shifting. From new trends in the funding world to innovative technologies being invented every day, it’s hard to get a handle on what makes a successful startup and what doesn’t. And while consulting firms are supposed to help you figure…
Startups & Apps
Miami
For Miami Coding Bootcamp Wyncode, It’s More Than Just Coding
By Conor Cawley | Aug 19, 2016 at 2:30 pm
When it comes to coding, a lot of schools want to inundate you with technical jargon and raw skills. They focus on developing your coding abilities to the point of exhaustion, so it becomes second nature. But in the startup world, versatility is the…
Startups & Apps
NYC
TechStyle NYC Leads Exploration Into Fashion Tech
By Elliot Volkman | Aug 18, 2016 at 5:00 pm
Brands of the future, especially those with the greatest potential for growth, often diversify their offerings, products, or services. Uber is getting into self-driving cars, Alphabet is far more than a search company, and Facebook is still having identity issues. Regardless of what these…
Jobs
NYC
These Are the 15 Highest-Paying New York City Jobs
By Cameron Glover | Jul 18, 2016 at 4:45 pm
New York City is often seen as one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S. With the bustling mix of cultures and industries, it’s no wonder that so many flocks to this landmark city. But with its popularity comes a high…
Startups & Apps
NYC
Digital.NYC Makes Starting Up in New York Easier Than Ever
By Conor Cawley | Jul 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Starting a business is hard. It takes discipline, hard work, funding, market need, connections, education, and a whole lot more to get your idea off the ground. But when you have the resources to pull it off, the rewards are infinitely more impressive. Having access…