NextView's Rob Go, Tim Devane, and Jay Acunzo break down the key findings, themes, and stories from the firm's new report, The State of NYC Seed.
Find the full report and SlideShare here: http://nextviewventures.com/blog/state-of-nyc-seed/
Twitter handles from the show: @RobGo, @TDevane, @JayAcunzo
Topics discussed:

The general climate in early-stage startups and VCs in New York City
The tech landscape across four key sectors: consumer goods and services, food logistics and on-demand, media and publishing, and fintech
The effects of legacy industries and companies to NYC tech, as well as those of recent fast-risers like Warby Parker, Buzzfeed, Vice, Vox, and more.
The talent surplus and where the next wave of top-tier founders will originate
And much more...

 

Special Edition: The State of NYC Seed (Rob Go & Tim Devane)

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Special Edition: The State of NYC Seed (Rob Go & Tim Devane)

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