There are a handful of companies in the New York tech scene capable of being the next big thing, partly because they might very well change the way you work. Here are nine we'd keep an eye on, in no particular order.
How to Break into the New York Tech Scene
It's disappointing to fall behind New England in the most recent MoneyTree Report, but there's no question that the New York tech scene is on the rise. And hey, they say if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. Has anyone ever said that about Boston or Providence? With all due (and mildly begrudging) respect for other tech hubs, we thought it would be helpful to
How SeatGeek Manages All of Its Data
SeatGeek does amazing things with data. The company provides a data-driven search tool for sports and music tickets (think "Kayak for ticketing"). Using intense math, SeatGeek helps users isolate the best ticket deals available. They tell you not only that Yankees tickets tomorrow are cheap, but that front row Yankees tickets are specifically cheap in relation to their
How Bonobos Manages Web Analytics & Social Media Marketing
This is the first in a series of posts featuring startup leaders and the tools they use to run their businesses. First up is Bonobos...Bonobos got its start selling pants online and has grown into a diversified men's fashion brand and retailer over the past three years. The company is highly analytical and pretty damn amazing at online marketing and social media. We
Finding Coworking Space in NYC
Yesterday our team moved into coworking space in SoHo. It's a big step up from the coffee shops and Columbia Business School classrooms we've been working out of for the past couple months. (Inevitably the espresso machine would screech whenever I made phone calls.)The experience of finding a home for our young venture reminded me of the first time I looked for office space
