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Five common misconceptions about building a startup in New York City

This is going to be BIG.

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. It’s often some combination of the idea not being big enough to sustain a venture exit or the company just not being appropriate for venture financing. I was there, too.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

I will always remember fondly my coffee meeting 5 years ago with my friend Sam Rosen in New York City shortly after Hurricane Sandy. Sam began drawing out plans for a new way to provide storage after he had horrific experiences with traditional storage after the storm. were more distributed.

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What are the advantages of stationing your startup in New York City opposed to Silicon Valley / SF?

Gust

Access to many, many more world market centers (advertising, finance, fashion, media, food, etc.). A city that from the Mayor on down is devoted to helping the tech startup community expand exponentially. The world’s fastest growing tech startup ecosystem.

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Why Small Community Lenders Have Your Back

Up and Running

One of the largest banks in the country, with branch locations in your town, advertises everywhere. Community lenders can be found across the country, from Opportunity Fund in California; LiftFund , with offices in Texas and the southeast; Business Center for New Americans in New York City; and Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

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Top 3 Startup Winner: Happenstance

The Startup Magazine

Nearly 90 percent responded positively when asked if they would be interested in telling their companies’ stories as a form of advertising, through a platform like Happenstance. While our app is free for listeners, there are many ways to monetize through advertising that feels authentic.

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Caregivers: The Unsung (And Quietly Suffering) Heroes

YoungUpstarts

The “World’s Toughest Job” online job advertisement (above) led to a viral video compilation of the 24 applicants interviews. The candidates vied for a position described to offer 135-hour workweeks, no vacations, no breaks no pay, and required degrees in medicine, the culinary arts and finance.

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City Made: Why NYC Is A Great Place To Be An Entrepreneur

View from Seed

New York City is a tremendous place to be an entrepreneur. 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.