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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. Response: Some of the most successful and visible companies in NYC—Gilt Groupe, TheLadders, Meetup.com, and Etsy aren’t media startups dependent on the advertising industry.

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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. How profitable is my product or service?

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Founders Interview: Digital Marketing Turning Brands into Icons – UKONIK

The Startup Magazine

UKONIK is a New York City-based brand-new and privately-held company entering the digital marketing and advertising industry by supporting businesses’ adaptation to digital reality. Tim: UKONIK is a full-service digital marketing agency offering comprehensive and customized digital marketing plans.

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Quantified Media Continues to Grow

The Startup Magazine

Quantified Media is media agency creating opportunities for skilled graduates and professionals in the field of digital advertising and direct response marketing. The company focuses on various areas, including content creation, digital marketing, paid search, lead generation, digital design and more. Who is Quantified Media?

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The R/GA Connected Devices Accelerator, Powered by Techstars

Feld Thoughts

The newest accelerator, based in New York City, is called the R/GA Connected Devices Accelerator. R/GA creates advertising and marketing products based in technology and design and has earned countless accolades over the years, including Advertising Age’s “Digital A-List” and “Agencies of the Decade.”

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

We also talked about the emergence of New York City as the “hot” new area of entrepreneurship, VC and innovation driven by the quantification of the online advertising industry. If I were a number 3-5 players I’d be looking to exit early while there’s still a lot of enthusiasm for this hot market.

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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.