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New York is home to over 1,425,000 aspiring entrepreneurs. Join 10,000+ founders already on CoffeeSpace - including 762 from New York and start your founder journey today!

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Entrepreneurship in New York

New York City's entrepreneurship environment is noted for its thriving innovation and relentless pursuit of bold ideas in various sectors, from finance and technology to fashion and media. The city is a hub for creative minds and offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop and expand their businesses. This is largely due to the city's diverse and dynamic workforce and its culture of embracing new concepts and technologies. Tech startups, in particular, have been flourishing in "Silicon Alley," a nickname for the high tech sector in Manhattan, reflecting the city's strong presence in the tech industry. Furthermore, access to funding is a significant factor contributing to New York's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. The city is home to many venture capital firms and angel investors who are always on the lookout for promising startups to invest in. Numerous networking events, startup accelerators, and incubator programs also provide entrepreneurs with the necessary support and resources to grow their businesses. These factors combined have made New York one of the world's leading cities for entrepreneurship.

New York founders in numbers

Welcome to the vibrant entrepreneurship environment of New York, home to an impressive 1,425,000 entrepreneurs. Among them, 762 are active users of CoffeeSpace, a platform that fosters innovation and collaboration. The top three industries that dominate the entrepreneurial landscape in the region are AI, Generative Tech/AI, and SaaS. These industries are further powered by the strong presence of global companies such as Amazon, Google, and Accenture. The city's intellectual pool is enriched by the entrepreneurial talent that hails from top universities including New York University, Columbia University, and Stanford University. Join CoffeeSpace to connect, collaborate, and innovate in this dynamic ecosystem.

Age

The median age of CoffeeSpace founders in New York is 31, while the average is 33.26.

Type of founder

A majority (59%) of CoffeeSpace founders in New York are non-technical (Product, S/M, Financial, Operations), while (41%) are technical (Engineering, AI/ML).

Idea Stage

A majority (72%) of CoffeeSpace founders in New York, are exploring startup ideas, while 28% are committed to finding a cofounder.

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