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Published on April 10, 2025

Techstars NYC 2016 applications are open: here's what you need to know

Good news, techies. Applications for this summer’s Techstars are officially open, and you have until March 20 to apply. A renowned accelerator, Techstars New York is a rigorous, metrics driven program that offers access to NYC founders and CEOs, top angel investors, venture capitalists and mentors with technical backgrounds.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 10, 2025

How Scrappiness and Synergy Spawned Pinwheel’s Latest Product

Learn from Engineering Manager Andy Chen how the company leveraged client feedback and cross-functional collaboration to bring its impactful Earnings Stream product to life.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 10, 2025

Harlem Capital Closes a $40M Fund to Invest in Diverse Founders

Harlem Capital aims to invest in 1,000 diverse founders over the next 20 years.

Matt Holmes Matt Holmes
Updated on April 10, 2025

How Snapchat is Changing the Startup Space

How Snapchat is Changing the Startup Space
Updated on April 10, 2025

Born in Silicon Valley, Box opened their NYC office in 2016 — and they're showing no signs of slowing down

The Box team is expanding rapidly, filling out their new offices in the Flatiron District. We caught up with some Boxers who were around before the East Coast office expansion to see what’s changed.

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Miranda Perez Miranda Perez
Updated on April 10, 2025

Entrepreneur Pivots From Web 2.0 to Web3 With Startup Proof of Learn

Since launching last year, Web3 education startup Proof of Learn has raised $17 million in venture capital funding.

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