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Five common misconceptions about building a startup in New York City

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It’s really difficult for me not to get into the thick of discussions about whether or not you can and/or should build a company in New York City. Misconception #4: The media never covers startups here. Misconception #5: NYC is only good for media startups. Look, New York City isn’t for everyone.

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FinTech Innovation Lab Launch Event – June 2, 2011

David Teten

The new FinTech Innovation Lab , an annual program run by the New York City Investment Fund and Accenture, had their launch event on Thursday night. How are you allowing employees to interact with social media? LYONS: We allow them to use social media on their personal devices (laughter).

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10 College Business Incubators We’re Most Excited About

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Within the building, you’ll find plenty of tricked-out lab space (including both fresh and salt-water access) for innovation, plus conference and event space for tenants. Nearly 1,000 young entrepreneurs have been touched by the program, through events, workshops, and conferences. Based in Mountain View, Calif.,

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Inaugural Investor Day @ FinTech Innovation Lab

David Teten

On Friday morning, I witnessed another volley of shots being fired from New York City at Palo Alto during FinTech Innovation Lab ‘s Inaugural Investor Day. The Lab is a collaboration between the New York City Investment Fund and Accenture, with support from the New York banking community.

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The 20 Coolest CoWorking Spaces In The U.S.

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But some coworking spaces really take things a bit higher, offering gorgeously designed spaces in historic buildings, community events, and even office mascots. Members (and even non-members) can use the clean, professional space to work, conduct meetings, and even hold fun events in the off-hours. Caroline Collective. Citizen Space.

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5 Essential Spreadsheets for Social Media Analytics

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5 Essential Spreadsheets for Social Media Analytics. Ann blogs on search and social media tools. Social media analytics and tracking can be very time-consuming and expensive. You’ll find quite a few smart social media monitoring tools, but what if you can’t afford them? Monitor Social Media Reputation.

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6 Important Startup Trends that Defined 2011

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Facebook 2012: What the Future Holds for the Social Media Powerhouse. New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has been trying very hard to raise New York City’s profile in the tech scene. The city appointed its first chief digital officer , Rachel Sterne, in January. Trending Stories.