For an elite group of young people in New York, this will be the summer to hang out with famous people, hone their craft and get a shot at stardom.
No, they're not actors — they are the next generation of New York tech entrepreneurs who soon will be treated to an unprecedented opportunity to fast-track their fledgling companies.
Calling all future Foursquares. By June, the city will be the home of at least five summer programs that provide funds, mentoring, free office space and valuable contacts to promising tech startups.
Last year there was just one.
"For an entrepreneur starting a company in New York, it has never been easier to get going," said David Tisch, managing director of TechStars NYC, one of the launching pads open for business here this summer.
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Author: Phyllis Furman
