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New York City is home to over 592,500 aspiring entrepreneurs. Join 10,000+ founders already on CoffeeSpace - including 722 from New York City and start your founder journey today!

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Entrepreneurship in New York City

New York City, often dubbed as the city that never sleeps, is home to a vibrant and dynamic entrepreneurial environment. It is a global hub of innovation with a diverse range of industries including finance, fashion, entertainment, and technology. The city's startup ecosystem is thriving, boasting a large number of coworking spaces, accelerators, and incubators, which provide a nurturing environment for startups to grow and flourish. NYC’s entrepreneurial culture fosters creativity, encourages risk-taking, and promotes continuous innovation – all key ingredients for successful entrepreneurship. Access to funding is another significant factor that makes New York City a fertile ground for entrepreneurs. The city has a robust venture capital landscape, with numerous investors ready to back promising startups. In fact, NYC ranks second in the world for venture capital investment, making it a hotspot for startups. Additionally, the city's proximity to Wall Street provides businesses with a direct line to finance and capital markets. The combination of these factors creates a supportive and conducive environment for entrepreneurship in New York City.

New York City founders in numbers

New York City is a thriving hub for 592,500 ambitious entrepreneurs, with 722 of them being active users of CoffeeSpace. The city's entrepreneurial landscape is largely dominated by three major industries: AI, Generative Tech/AI, and SaaS. Home to the headquarters of industry giants such as Amazon and Google, and renowned consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, NYC provides a dynamic environment for innovation and growth. The city's entrepreneurship scene is also boosted by its access to world-class education, with many entrepreneurs being alumni of prestigious institutions such as New York University, Columbia University, and Stanford University. Join CoffeeSpace to connect with our NYC community and tap into the pulse of this vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Age

The median age of CoffeeSpace founders in New York City is 31, while the average is 33.34.

Type of founder

A majority (59%) of CoffeeSpace founders in New York City 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 City, are exploring startup ideas, while 28% are committed to finding a cofounder.

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