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Lessons for Brooklyn: Information Spillover at the Roots of NYC Tech

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is a space that sees information spillover as a feature, not a flaw. Information spillover. The "meetup" culture of NYC, where there are three great educational events to go to every night is how the community bootstrapped itself. Building 20.is It is designed to leak. But sometimes you need to move a wall.".

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Does a VCs Culture Really Matter? The Upfront Story

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You come together as a team one day per week (the “Partner Meeting,” which for most firms is on Mondays) and mostly share the news & information from your portfolio companies or evaluate new deals. We wanted to be able to have regular educational meetings, breakfast gatherings, seminars or even just cocktail parties.

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Excited to be an Investor in The Wing

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It means a lot to me to find financial opportunities investing in companies that I can be really proud of--education companies like Tinybop and Tinkergarten , or companies at the forefront of fair labor practices like Homer Logistics. Members of The Wing are shaping our culture, our politics, and our technology everyday.

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How Tech People Can Make a Difference in the Lives of Under-Privileged Children

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DonorsChoose let’s you “ hack their data &# in creative ways to create offerings that may be relevant to helping with education projects in America. Having had some success building an online tool for fund-raising purposes he decided he could have a bigger impact on education if he did the project full time.

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Tactile Change Through Digital Education Outreach

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and EO Austin member, began his company by delivering classroom training computer software; since then, MicroAssist has begun working with outreach organizations to educate audiences on larger social, cultural and health issues. When did you start working with the Military Child Education Coalition? Approximately two years ago.

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Thinking About the Next Chief Digital Officer of New York City

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The turnover would be detrimental to company culture. Sterne will work closely with the City’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications as well as with individual City agencies and stakeholders to ensure consistency and accessibility of information. Same goes for a baseball team. But, this is government.

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New Year, New Entrepreneurs: Five tips for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs ?

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Some key organizations that fill the needs of startups which you should seek out and invite into your network include: The public library , a vital and often overlooked resource for free access to business databases, education, equipment and internet access. Cultivate an inclusive network with culturally competent support.