One reason to think that the surge in startup activity in New York City
over the past few years isn't just a bubble is that the rise in startup
and VC activity has been accompanied by the creation of a robust support
network for entrepreneurs.
Startups have a level of access to talent, fellow entrepreneurs, VCs, and angels that is old hat in the Valley, but that wasn't possible in New York during the dotcom bubble.
One recent example: the First Growth Venture Network. Founded by angel investor and venture capital professor Ed Zimmerman, First Growth is a mentoring program for early-stage startups. Accepted entrepreneurs attend a series of talks and roundtables, are paired with mentors from more established startups, and are introduced to advisors and investors from all over the country.
To read the full, original article click on this link: One Of The Signs The NYC Startup Boom Is Here To Stay: The First Growth Venture Network
Author: Nick Saint
