crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. Los Angeles, CA.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2011

Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). Incubators I hear mentioned most often include YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , located in Boston, Boulder, New York City, and Seattle.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Chicago’s 1871 Chicago’s Technology and IHCC’s LatinX Incubator Selection. 6, however, we were able to do a pre-launch from New York City’s Rockefeller Center, thanks to NBCUniversal Telemundo. TSM: With all of your experience as an entrepreneur, what is the most important advice you can offer other startup founders?

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

About a year and a half ago, I wrote that New York needed more dedicated early stage capital. First Round Capital makes 11 new investments in NYC, hires me to be here fulltime, and announces a new NYC office in Union Square. Roger Ehrenberg is announces a new $25 million fund. The Lerers raise a $7 million fund.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Rising along with Korea’s burgeoning entrepreneurship ecosystem, Seoul-based WAHA Offices - a serviced office and business incubator hybrid office solutions targeted at startup companies – last week opened its third location, after its first in Seoul’s Gangam district and its second in Singapore.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. Silicon Valley has dominated the U.S.

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Gust

OCTOBER 29, 2014

On October 1st, 2014, after more than two years of partnership and development, Gust proudly joined the Mayor of the City of New York and IBM in announcing the launch of Digital.NYC , NYC’s new official hub for tech and startups. For Gust, Digital.NYC represents a new paradigm for connecting the early-stage ecosystem.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

With mobile development agencies and product incubators on the rise and more corporate “labs” spinning out each day, there’s no shortage of talent to help you build the next great Web or mobile app. Luck, timing and social engineering are bigger components than most entrepreneurs care to imagine,” adds Werdelin. 1) Twitter.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Today, building Internet businesses, or businesses that are primarily marketed through the Internet, is viable for entrepreneurs all over the world. Seattle, Portland, Austin, New York City and Chicago have come up in the U.S. It is no longer Silicon Valley's exclusive domain. I think this is one of the key issues.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2016

Over 500,000 new businesses were created last year, or about one per minute of every day. Of course, that’s both the good news and the bad news for aspiring entrepreneurs, since it means more competition, and the business landscape is changing faster than ever. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive.

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Up and Running

MAY 20, 2014

In a recent New York Times blog post , entrepreneur Cliff Oxford asserted that although MBA institutions are pouring resources into entrepreneurial programs, these programs still lead to classroom-centered teaching models that simply move too slowly to be relevant for start-ups, which often need to be up and running in months or even weeks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). Incubators I hear mentioned most often include YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , located in Boston, Boulder, New York City, and Seattle.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2010

But instead of focusing on just one category of thing, I am going to mix it up and make it about various resources any entrepreneur might benefit from. A great blog for entrepreneurs should be like a wonderful novel. My favorite business section of any newspaper is the one I read daily in The New York Times.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 22, 2011

announced today that, thanks to its success, its Founder Labs pre-incubator program will become its own, separate organization. Moreover, the program will expand from its current San Francisco location to New York City, with the first east coast program set to begin in May. Founder Labs has been a core piece of the Women 2.0

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Like an accelerator or incubator program, NestGSV gives its resident startups office space, advice and lots of other amenities (even a beach volleyball court) at its Redwood City, California, campus near Silicon Valley. Ecosystm + Incubator = Ecobator. That really differentiates us from any other accelerator or incubator out there.”.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. Silicon Valley has dominated the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2014

Thus entrepreneurs began building prototypes and designing new products without the traditional huge investment. Events for enthusiasts, called Maker Faires, now stretch far outside California to places such as Detroit, New York and even Shenzhen, China. Open your mind to new entrepreneurial opportunities.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

This is particularly true in New York, where their traditional financial services industry client base has sustained significant damage since the 2008 financial crisis. Prabhdeep Singh: Ask any entrepreneur about their most valuable resource when they’re making tough decisions, and you’ll hear the name of someone, not something.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Like an accelerator or incubator program, NestGSV gives its resident startups office space, advice and lots of other amenities (even a beach volleyball court) at its Redwood City, California, campus near Silicon Valley. Ecosystm + Incubator = Ecobator. That really differentiates us from any other accelerator or incubator out there.”.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). Incubators I hear mentioned most often include YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , located in Boston, Boulder, New York City, and Seattle.

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David Teten

MARCH 24, 2011

Adam was one of our star students from the first class in New York, when Profitably was just Adam, a Powerpoint, and a really amazing domain name. We are discussing drafting an ‘entrepreneur bill of rights’, similar to Accolo’s jobseeker bill of rights , which we all then commit to executing.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

New York City is a tremendous place to be an entrepreneur. New York, it was an adult portion. Titans of industry whose buildings dominant the city skyline and who’s omnipresence has helped make New York the lasting power that it is help cement a layer of the city in reality. It was an adult dose.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

New York City is a tremendous place to be an entrepreneur. New York, it was an adult portion. Titans of industry whose buildings dominant the city skyline and who’s omnipresence has helped make New York the lasting power that it is help cement a layer of the city in reality. It was an adult dose.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

In our industry we applaud the efforts for entrepreneurs to have tried and we know that today’s failure can bring the experience for tomorrow’s success. Trying outrageous new things or even trying mundane things but in new ways but with extreme quality & innovation is what fuels the tech startup industry.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2020

Meanwhile, Philly quietly chugs away drawing entrepreneurs and venture capital (VC) dollars. In the past, large numbers of Philly’s top students flocked to California, New York, and Chicago after graduation. Philly welcomes startups with a growing network of coworking facilities, incubators, and accelerators.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Like an accelerator or incubator program, NestGSV gives its resident startups office space, advice and lots of other amenities (even a beach volleyball court) at its Redwood City, California, campus near Silicon Valley. Ecosystm + Incubator = Ecobator. That really differentiates us from any other accelerator or incubator out there.”.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Not only that, but the growing battle between venture capital firms and “super angels&# presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs trying to build the next big thing. The YCombinator founder believes this means great things for entrepreneurs. This all very fascinating, what a time to be an entrepreneur!

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 19, 2023

By offering guidance and expertise, mentors provide valuable insights into the unique challenges these startups face as they share their social sector knowledge, enabling entrepreneurs to navigate complex landscapes more effectively. Incubator programs are a great way to provide these mentorship opportunities to startups.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 8, 2018

Less than a decade ago, I left a high-paying tech job in New York City to found my own SEO-optimization company. Instead, I focused on organically building a consulting company, and using it to later incubate my software company.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2010

I just resigned my Foursquare mayorship of the Ace Hotel New York. We never had an official office on our own in New York, despite having over a dozen investments here. I’ve met so many amazing entrepreneurs and innovators there—and creatives, and various levels of celebs.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2021

For many fledgling entrepreneurs, trying to start up their own business can be an admittedly exhausting and arduous task. In turn, today’s startups may discover that just as modern industries have changed thanks to this new and innovative technology, so have the means by which they can secure funding. Crowdfunding.

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David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

– Build out low-cost force multipliers such as scouts , Advisors, Entrepreneurs in Residence, Venture Partners, and so on. I’m distinguishing these from incubators and accelerators.) Manhattan, New York City, in 1911. First Round Capital’s forum for portfolio executives is a powerful example of a scaleable resource.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 22, 2013

On Digital Sabbath #5, I read Tech and the City: The Making of New York’s Startup Community. I got through half of it on my flight home from New York on Saturday morning; the balance laying on the couch next to Amy on Saturday evening. If you are involved in the New York startup community, this is a must read book.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Resilience – the ability to bounce back from adversity – is one of the key attributes of entrepreneurs and was the focus of my first weekly radio show, Entrepreneurs are Everywhere , on Sirius XM Radio Channel 111. It’s a great thing for New York. . Steve : Was this a wake-up call for Columbia?

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 11, 2021

Cleantech Open Northeast is also creating new curriculum content for this year’s cohort to enable startups to measure their greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint to help them build a measurement mindset from the beginning. This is an effort in collaboration with NYSERDA, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2020

Redhawk is an entrepreneur that embraces sustainable business. In fact, the New York Times is reporting that a disturbing trend across the country is for hackers to target servers in a municipality and demand ransom, keeping workers out of their own system until the amount demanded is paid in full.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

So far, I have found "lean startup" works better with the entrepreneurs Ive talked to than "agile startup" or even "extreme startup.") The wise entrepreneur will take this advice seriously in order to distill his ideas down to their essence. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup?

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