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Could COVID-19 be an opportunity for international startups in New York?

For years, international founders invested heavily in U.S. expansion. Now, New York, one of their top destinations, has been hit hard in the pandemic. How is the city’s global startup ecosystem dealing with the challenges?

Pitching in the time of corona: How to succeed on Zoom

The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the traditional ways in which businesses raise investment and acquire new clients. Although tech savvy founders are likely to have adjusted quickly, online communication isn’t always easy. How can you make the most of this time?

How American entrepreneurs are making India great again

In the pre-COVID-19 era, a common sound at a Mumbai Starbucks was a loud American accent. U.S. citizens with Indian backgrounds are returning to their motherland, and technological prowess is moving back with them.

This tech enthusiast helps Latinx businesses in the U.S. transform their digital presence

Colombian-born entrepreneur Rosario Casas launched a free-of-charge support program for her compatriots in the U.S. to help them move their businesses online.

How Chloe Vichot founded Fresh Bowl, bringing fresh vending machines across NYC.

In 2019, Chloe Vichot’s restaurant Ancolie evolved into Fresh Bowl, a tech startup. While Ancolie sold sustainable lunches served in mason jars, her new startup plans to set up 100 fresh vending machines in the following year.

Could coronavirus create opportunities for smaller brands? African fashion pioneer Camilla Barungi thinks so.

Camilla Barungi has advocated for sustainability in fashion for over 20 years as an advisor and model. She believes the trillion-dollar industry is now more open to diversity and inclusion than ever before.