Category Archives: New York City

What's up with the NYTM and NY tech? Interview with Rick Karr

Posted on June 30, 2010 by inn0nate

During Internet Week, I spoke with Rick Karr about what’s going on in NY tech and with the NY Tech Meetup. Obviously it’s tough to get everything I think into a three minute interview, but I post this here because … Continue reading →

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The New York Exit, The Soft Underbelly of NY Tech's Ecosystem, and IAC's Saving Grace

Posted on June 28, 2010 by inn0nate

Last month, the idea that Foursquare could exit to Yahoo! for $120+ million had everyone abuzz. “This means NY tech has come to its own!” people exclaimed. Finally, we had a major player in the social web space. It was … Continue reading →

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Just 100%, totally stoked about NYC right now

Posted on June 8, 2010 by inn0nate

Seriously folks, how can you not be totally stoked about what’s going on in NYC right now? Yesterday, I ended up at three awesome Internet Week events. Each had a unique and interesting crowd. Everyone had this great vibe going, … Continue reading →

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The Innovation Platform

Posted on March 4, 2010 by inn0nate

As many of you know, I’ve always been deeply involved in politics. I believe there is such thing has good government run by good politicians who write and pass good policy. It’s with this in mind that I’m excited to … Continue reading →

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The State of New York Technology

Posted on March 2, 2010 by inn0nate

Colleagues, I am very excited to report that the state of the NY early stage technology ecosystem is strong. Very strong! In an analysis of every major component of the NY technology ecosystem, our industry scores nearly straight As; and, … Continue reading →

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Net Neutrality Debate Comes to NYC

Posted on November 12, 2009 by inn0nate

Over the next weeks and month, the Net Neutrality debate will be heating up in Washington. It will also be heating up in NYC. Next week, Jason Schwartz organized an impressive Oxford-style debate between the leading sides of the Net … Continue reading →

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Accelerate NY

Posted on September 22, 2009 by inn0nate

If you look at the pace of tech-related announcements and new programs coming out of City Hall, you know how desperate our City leadership is to introduce game-changing ideas to the startup and high-tech industry. The problem, however, is that … Continue reading →

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cafeBricolage Revisited

Posted on February 9, 2009 by inn0nate

Yesterday marked the two year aniversary of my getting involved in the NY tech community. In fact, I believe February 8th, 2007, was the day I turned my love of community, technology, and innovation, into a career. Back when I … Continue reading →

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Reasons to LOVE New York (startup edition)

Posted on December 22, 2008 by inn0nate

As with most people, print media takes up less and less of my life. Over the years, I’ve let my subscriptions to TIME, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal go un-renewed. However, since living in New York City, one … Continue reading →

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Ignite NYC – 7/29/08

Posted on July 18, 2008 by inn0nate

Every so often, there’s an event I have to tell you about, and Ignite NYC is one of those. Founded by Brady Forest and Bre Pettis, this event is like a traveling TED Conference. I’ve seen Ignite in San Francisco, … Continue reading →

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