Since the settlement of New York in the 17th century, the city’s economy has been rooted in commerce. In fact, the thriving beaver population in the region and the immense demand for beaver pelts in Europe led to the creation of the trading colonies in the New World. Over the last 400+ years, trade has […]
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The Morning Habits of 6 Successful People in Technology
A great morning routine can really make or break your day. In her book What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, Laura Vanderkam writes, “Seizing your mornings is the equivalent of that sound financial advice to pay yourself first. If you wait until the end of the month to save what you have left, there will […]
14 New York-Based Accelerators to Help You Launch Your Company
Accelerators are designed to do just that: they take a startups and put them on a trajectory that turns them into a full-fledged companies, preparing them for Demo Day, where and when they’ll have the opportunity to pitch in front of a room filled with potential investors. Most provide some seed money in exchange for […]
AlleyShowdown – Yahoo versus Tumblr
Yahoo’s acquisition of Tumblr, valued at $1.1 billion, represents the largest venture backed acquisition in New York in history. This exit will have significant ramifications for the ecosystem in New York for years to come. The consensus is that Tumblr founder David Karp received a good deal considering the company was burning through the $125 […]