Max Marmer‘s Startup Genome research cites New York City as the friendliest startup ecosystem for female founders who are launching their own company. Just ask founders like Katia Beauchamp, Birch Box; Kellee Kahlil, Loverly; Caroline Goshn, Levo League; Karen Moon, Trendalyics; or Katie Nadler, TopShelf Clothing why they choose New York City as the place to found their companies.

My hunch as to why female founders love New York? It’s organizations like the ones in the following list who are deeply committed to cultivating talent and growing successful companies that makes all the difference.

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