How to Create a Winning Video Pitch?

​Join the Queens Economic Development Corporation with Nina Fiore on how to create a winning a video pitch to your potential investors and customers. You will learn how to communicate effectively to your target audience and the tactics for you to best present yourself in a video.

2023 Queens Tech Challenge+ Innovation Application Assistance Session

​The 2023 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is due on March 1, 2023 at Midnight. As the deadline is approaching, we’re hosting three 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 […]

How to Write a Persuasive and Concise Business Application?

​This workshop is designed for those who are or will be submitting the applications for the 2023 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge for an opportunity to win a $20K cash award. Attendees will need to have at least 1-2 questions filled out in the application in order to attend this workshop. The instructor will invite […]

The Food & Beverage Business Toolkit for First-Time Entrepreneurs

​Are you a food or beverage entrepreneur ready to sell your products? Do you need help cracking the distribution code - pitching your products to Buyers, retailers and foodservice? Do you know how to track inventory and get paid in a timely manner? To answer those questions and more, we're excited to have Deepika Phakke, […]

2023 Queens Tech Challenge+ Innovation Application Assistance Session

​The 2023 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is due on March 1, 2023 at Midnight. As the deadline is approaching, we’re hosting three 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 […]

QUEENS TECH+ INNOVATION MIXER – Astoria Edition

As we're approaching the deadline of the 2023 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge (3/1/2023), we'd like to host another gathering and meet everyone IRL. If you're applying or thinking about applying for the Challenge this year and grab the opportunity to win a $20K cash prize, please join us on Feb. 22 in Astoria and […]

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Kick Off Night

Are you a Queens-based entrepreneur that has a great business but needs money to take it the next level? The Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is here to help! Through a series of classes and mentorship, our program prepares people with great businesses like you to compete and win one of five grants up to […]

2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session

Online NY, United States

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 […]

The Future of AI for Startups

Online NY, United States

????You’ve probably used ChatGPT or some other AI tools at this point. But do you know what a large language model is and how it can be used to improve your startup business? In this workshop, Jesse Bornstein and José María, co-founders of Yeager.ai will be talking about how large language models work, the impact […]

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Equity Distribution and Founder Agreement

Online NY, United States

Do you know how ownership of a company is divided among multiple founders or business owners in the early stage? What are the key factors that you should consider when preparing or signing a founder agreement. What are the different types of equity and agreements out there? This workshop will answer these questions and more!

Trademark Fundamentals For Startup Businesses

Do you have a business or are about to start one but not sure how to go about trademarking your business name or logo? Do you know how to do searches in the trademark database without having to speak to an attorney first? In this workshop, we will explore the basics of trademark law, including […]

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.