​Generic fundraising advice rarely works if you don't fit a specific founder profile. That is especially true in today's market. ​​Advice like "running a tight process", "warming up your network", "creating FOMO", etc. is basically a catch-22 (Ex: how do you create FOMO when there is zero interest to begin with?). This kind of advice […]

Profitability analysis is crucial for assessing your business's financial health and sustainability, especially for entrepreneurs in the CPG space. We will delve into the essential financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that you should be tracking. We'll also dissect on different revenue channels, shedding light on opportunities for growth and the optimization of existing […]

​​Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation, the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with five $20K grants, access to industry experts and founder network. Its flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October 2022 to February […]

​We're excited to enter the new year with another Queens Tech Meetup on Jan. 10, 2024 at the Greater Nexus Jamaica. If you're a tech founder or soon-to-be founder who lives in Queens, please join us and meet other founders and learn about the resources provided at Queens Economic Development Corporation and Queens Chamber of […]

As an entrepreneur, you're speaking/pitching to customers, investors, partners and trying to captivate an audience all the time. Have you wondered about how to make your message more resonating or how to make people more interested in what you say? The answer often isn't about what you're saying but the way you say it. Introducing "Speak to Influence: Elevating Entrepreneurial […]

​Are you a startup founder looking to raise venture capital this year? ​Do you want to decipher all the games and strategies that go into the fundraising process? ​​Are you looking to learn how fundraising has changed since last year? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, this workshop is for you. ​Join […]

​​Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation, the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with five $20K grants, access to industry experts and founder network. Its flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October 2022 to February […]

​​​​Whether you’re a startup founder, small business entrepreneur, or professional, navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI has become essential for sustained success. Join us for an exciting workshop where you will have a behind-the-scenes look at how AI-first businesses are operating differently, from the individual to the team and organization-wide levels. As a […]

The 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is due on March 1, 2024 at Midnight. As the deadline is approaching, we’re hosting two Q&A sessions in February to assist you during the application process. Our program director Sarah Liu will be leading each session and answer any questions you have and hopefully provide the resources […]

​​​The 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is due on March 1, 2024 at Midnight. As the deadline is approaching, we’re hosting two Q&A sessions in February to assist you during the application process. Our program director Sarah Liu will be leading each session and answer any questions you have and hopefully provide the resources […]