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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us to find out who made to the final round in the 2023 Queens Tech+Innovation Challenge and for an evening of inspiration & connection.
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 […]
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 […]
????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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Are you a passionate Food & Beverage entrepreneur bootstrapping your business? Have you been selling for a few months or years but haven’t reached significant growth? Join us for an exciting workshop with the Tiktok star Dulma Altan who will share practical strategies and tools on how to unlock the keys to scaling your food […]
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 […]
Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.
