Analyzing Usage Patterns of NYC Open Data: Data Science Perspectives and Apps, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
This event will explore current data science techniques, from programmatic API calls to the manipulation of JSON objects within R to the statistical analysis of the data. Overall, the demonstration will cover many topics relevant to data science and show how data science techniques can be applied to gain insight into real-world problems.
Getting a Return on your Bootcamp Investment, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
If you’re toying with the idea of investing in a bootcamp, this event may help you decide. It will cover how Dev Bootcamp can prepare you for a career in technology, with alumni on hand to share their experiences from going through the program.
Building the Foundation of Growth in SaaS with Matt Straz and David Skok, May 2 at 6:00 p.m.
At this event, Matt Straz, the CEO of Namely, and David Skok, GP at Matrix Partners, will discuss building for growth in New York. The event will cover lessons learned, preparing for rapid growth and how growing a company in New York City differs from growing it in San Francisco.
NYU $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge: Final Pitch Off, May 5 at 1:00 p.m.
The $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge at NYU’s Stern School of Business is one of the largest accelerator programs in the world. For the 2016-17 challenge, more than 600 students, alumni and faculty members from 16 divisions across NYU’s global campuses entered for a chance to win $300,000 in combined cash and startup services.
FinClusion: FinTech Inclusion Hackathon, May 5 at 5:30 p.m.
FinClusion is a hackathon weekend that brings together individuals from various backgrounds, including programmers, students, community members, activists, city workers and entrepreneurs, to find solutions to the lack of inclusion in fintech.
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