Are you a woman in NYC Tech and interested in participating in this series? Make sure to read the whole article… Much has been said and written about the lack of women in the tech sector, be it as investors (or associates), founders, or in management positions at major companies. Is the problem the old […]
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How This NYC Startup Raised $18.6M to Revitalize The Fragrance Industry
Perfume shopping is all about exploring new products and scents, but when people go fragrance shopping, playing with new scents is far from encouraged. People feel pressured to purchase an entire costly bottle of perfume or cologne, which causes them to stick to the scents they know and trust, leaving little room for discovering something […]
No One Likes Workplace Drama and This NYC Startup is Getting Rid of It
The workplace has its disputes — some uglier than others. When tensions are high and you need a way to address a sticky situation, you need Bravely at your side. It’s an on-demand conflict coaching and communication guidance platform tailored to the workplace. Billing itself as Urgent Care for HR, Bravely provides advice to manage uncomfortable […]
Women in NYC Tech: Amy Inlow of Albert
Today we speak with the award winning marketer and CMO at Albert, Amy Inlow. Formerly the CMO at Tracx, Amy has successfully brought AI marketing to…
Women in NYC Tech: Michelle Bacharach of FINDMINE
Are you a woman in NYC Tech and interested in participating in this series? Make sure to read the whole article… Much has been said and written about the lack of women in the tech sector, be it as investors (or associates), founders, or in management positions at major companies. Is the problem the old […]
Women in NYC Tech: Erika Mozes of Hyr
Today we hear from entrepreneur Erika Mozes and her journey to cofounding Hyr, the hiring and staffing platform. Beginning a career as a lobbyist Erika found herself working for large corporations like Coca-Cola an McDonalds before eventually moving to NYC to start Hyr.
NYC AI Platform Hyr is Finding You Work
Our inspiration came from the need for change in the recruitment space, an industry that’s hungry for innovation! Before us, there was no true way to efficiently recruit…
This NYC Startup is Getting You Off Your Couch…at Your Leisure
Whether you are keeping with your New Years resolutions or not, everyone needs more time at the gym. But when reality catches up and you stop going, it’s almost always due to its inconvenience. With TRN, there is no inconvenience. TRN goes out of their way to work with your schedule and meet you wherever […]
This NYC Startup Just Raised $2.4M and Has a Great Tip to Share With You
Years ago, I had a conversation with a barista at my favorite coffee shop about how her real wage had drastically fallen due to a decline in cash tips. She had once collected $4-$5 per hour in cash tips, and that money had gone away as customers shifted from cash to plastic to pay.
This NYC Startup is the Search Engine for Music
It’s a subscription-based streaming service designed to help creatives locate those styles and sounds they need, using searchable keywords or terms denoting specific musical characteristics. It’s music search that speaks your language.
The Battle for Steve Schlafman: Lerer Ventures vs. RRE
Yesterday, we learned that Steve Schlafman, principal at Lerer Ventures was jumping ship to join RRE Ventures at the end of the summer. According to his Tumblr, Steve will be focused on Series A investments at RRE. We wish Steve the best of luck at his new role and his upcoming nuptials. We can’t help […]