After all the hard work, resume building, outfit-deciding, and interview-practicing, the moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here: you have a job offer! But then you ask yourself, what’s next? Well, you have a pretty big decision to make, and before you take the plunge, there are a few things you can do to make sure that you’ll be happy with whatever decision you make.
Not familiar with Techstars? Here’s why it should be on your radar: Techstars is an intensive, three-month accelerator program that provides an unparalleled network of mentors and advisors to promising early-stage companies. They have programs all over the world and in every industry — you’ve probably even heard of some former Techstars companies! Do Classpass and Plated ring a bell? Classpass has raised $154 million to date and Plated was acquired by supermarket chain Albertson’s last year, so it’s safe to say Techstars alums are companies to watch.
Buying a mattress is tough. There are so many things to take into account when it’s time to make the change! How do you choose between memory foam and traditional springs? What makes a bed “ergonomic?” Why should I drop 1,000 big ones on this particular mattress, and once I buy it, how do I schlep it up my three-story walkup?
Whether it’s online or in-person, mattress shopping is overwhelming. And if you’ve seen the subway and Facebook ads, you know disruptive mattress companies are rising in popularity, changing the way we think about those rectangular things where we spend at least 50% of our lives. We’ve compiled a list of these startups based in NYC who are dedicated to giving us even more reasons to never want to leave our beds, and some tips on how to be a part of these growing industry disruptors.
Anyone who’s worked at a small startup could probably tell you how much sweat and tears go into getting a business off the ground. There’s an incredible amount of work, thought, and dedication that goes into making a startup (you know -- “start up”) as well as money. So getting that kind of investment is essential to growing companies at the rate that startups are known for.
Luckily for these 5 San Francisco startups, they just raised Series A funding. It means they’ve entered a period of momentum where they’re expanding not only their revenue streams, but also their teams. So keep an eye on these companies and see if you can slide your way into their ranks in the coming months. Check them out.
In this interview series, we ask companies we love working with to give us some insight into what they’re all about. They’ll share how the company got started, what it's like to work there, and what makes them different. It’s your inside look to some of the coolest startups.
Today we’re featuring Karthik Sridharan, who’s Co-Founder & CEO at one of our partner companies Kinnek.
In the world of 21st century technology, we’re always thinking about how we can use advancements to change and better our lives. Some of the most advanced uses of our tech fall in the field of biotechnology, where scientists use living systems and organisms to make products. Biotech can include everything from agriculture, to medicine, to gene therapy. It’s not rocket science, but it’s complex and intense work.
Are you interested in changing the world through biology? If you are, check out these four biotech startups in New York City.
The San Francisco Bay area is well-known as the home of disruptive software, where great ideas go from being merely side projects to launching into giant multi-billion dollar companies. It’s where we all look to for the next Google, Apple, Amazon, or Uber to emerge with the next world-changing idea. But get ready tech bros, the science kids are here. Biotech companies are realizing the value of integrating newer technologies with traditional platforms to create a whole new mix of artificial intelligence, genetic tracking, and augmented healthcare.
Determining the right startup to join doesn't need to be difficult -- sometimes all you need to do is follow the money. These 6 NYC startups recently raised Series A funding, meaning they're well on their way to expanding and growing quickly. Check ‘em out:
In this interview series, we ask companies we love working with to give us some insight into what they’re all about. They’ll share how the company got started, what it's like to work there, and what makes them different. It’s your inside look to some of the coolest startups.
Today we’re featuring Toby Stein, who’s VP of Operations at one of our partner companies Amino Apps.
The job hunt is about as tough as it gets. When you’re looking, and I mean really looking for that next opportunity, you have maybe just one chance to woo the hiring manager before your candidacy gets tossed into the digital Recycle Bin.
That means you need to up your game and make sure that you’re gonna give the hiring manager as many reasons to want to hire you, as well as remove all the reasons why they wouldn’t. We’re in a game where a simple typo could cost you a great new job. The misplacement of a single word could leave an unintended negative impression. And we want to help you get that job, so here’s a little something to address those mistakes:
Puppies are literally the best. Our office is full of people who would much rather talk to dogs than humans -- the type of people who’d make a beeline for pups on the street, eager to make a new pupper friend, while (totally unintentionally) ignoring their owners. I mean, we like people too, but doggos are. the. best. We’re like putty in their hands (paws?). They can poop in the conference room, and we’ll always forgive them because they’re full of cuddles and cuteness and unconditional love. And on this very Auspicious Day of the Puppy, we’d like to take a moment to appreciate our furry best friends.
Finding a job is not an easy task- and that can go extra for startups. With online applications at an all-time high, hiring managers are seeing hundreds of resumes, so standing out can be difficult. Add that to the fact that most of them glance at a resume for an average of 6 seconds, and pretty soon, the job hunt is gonna start feeling pretty bleak.
The right job. You might think it’s an elusive dream. You’ve heard about friends and family who have found the right job, but you’re still struggling to find the perfect fit. You’ve been on some interviews and you finally have a job offer. But how do you know if you’ve found the right one? Here are a few signs that suggest that this gig is the one you’ve been looking for.
South by Southwest 2018 (or SXSW as it’s so lovingly abbreviated) is well underway this year, with companies from all over the world – ranging from film and music to interactive media and brand new startups jumping into the scene. The annual conference, which gets major buzz every year, takes place in the southern state of Texas every March and hosts “SXSW Accelerator Pitch” – the event to be at for startups & emerging tech to showcase their latest to an expert panel of judges.
With startups giving the traditional suit and tie a good run for its money, a business casual look at the office can’t hurt. Having such a wide breadth of options for workwear can be incredibly daunting –– while jeans and a tee may pass with your laid-back colleagues, it’s wise to level up your wardrobe and dress for the role you’d like, not the one you have.
