Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge

Join us for our webinar next Tuesday 12/10: Social media has evolved. The ability to adapt and excel in this changing landscape is crucial. If you're looking to enhance your Meta marketing strategy, you've come to the right place. Our webinar on 'Advanced Meta Strategies' demystifies the intricacies of successful Facebook & Instagram campaigns, from their structure to their scheduling. Let's delve into the art of creating a cohesive advertising strategy, marrying the benefits of organic reach and paid promotion. We will introduce modern tools and techniques that leverage targeting, AI, and creative innovations for optimal Meta Ad success. https://lu.ma/z4ymijkb

Ever wonder whether to focus on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or start a Substack newsletter? Want to learn how to attract investors, partners, or talent effortlessly? If so,  this workshop is right for you. What You Will Learn: Craft Your Founder Superpower: Uncover your unique story and expertise that sets you apart Master the Art of Digital Charisma and Influence: Choose the right platforms (beyond social media) and create content that resonates with your audience Build Authentic Relationships: Transform online connections into meaningful partnerships and a loyal community Key takeaways:  Surprise! Three things you don't need to create a unique founder's brand.  Map out your personal branding plan for 2025. About the Speaker This workshop is led by Julie Zhu, an award-winning marketing strategist and entrepreneur. Featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, Julie has shared her expertise at Chase, Soho House, and Columbia Business School. Julie is the creator of the Catalyst Marketing Framework, a forward-thinking, sustainable approach for small business owners to propel your business growth and visibility. A graduate of Columbia University, she began working at Ogilvy, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and alongside award-winning artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Among just a few of her clients: Forbes, Entrepreneur, Chase, the Ellevate Network. RSVP: https://lu.ma/q7fev9ch

“Dreams to Dollars: Unlocking your Business Model” is the proprietary business model framework that Kanvas uses to help their clients unlock millions of dollars of value. Katie will be teaching an excerpt of the sought-after Dreams to Dollars course for founders in the Queens Economic Development ecosystem over four workshops. We are excited to have her! Workshop 1: What is a Business Model Anyway? In our first session, we will talk about business models more generally. What are they, anyway, and why do they matter? How are they different from a financial model? Then, we will talk about the importance of having a vision for your business through time, and how that affects your business model. RSVP for the first class in the series: https://lu.ma/spjtq9kv This workshop is part of the 2025 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge online workshop series. Participants will have a chance to win a grant up to $20K for their startup businesses. Applications are due March 1, 2025. Learn more at http://queensstartup.org/

In an era where AI is reshaping industries and redefining the future of work, New York has stood at the forefront of this transformative movement. In this workshop, we're excited to have Deepak Shrivastava, Co-Founder and CEO of Sunrise AI, to talk about his journey of building, scaling, and thriving in New York’s AI Startup Ecosystem. October 16 @ 1PM. RSVP: https://lu.ma/yf85rbz0

Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation, the 2025 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with up to five $20K grants, access to industry experts and our founders network. The flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October 2024 and February 2025. At the kick-off event you will learn the details of the competition, as well as hear from last year's winners. Light refreshments will be served. Come on down! It's time to take your business to the next level, and we're here to help. To learn more about the program, please visit our website at www.queensstartup.org Sponsors include Resorts World NYC, Google, and others. Due to scheduling we had limited options as to the date. We realize that as it is being held on the first night of the Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. We apologize. Please know that an information session will be held the following week on October 9 at 1:00 PM. We will share a separate sign up link next week. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eyVYh7w5

Huge congratulations to our 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge winners. They made their final pitch to our 2nd panel of judges last week and have each won $20,000 to grow their ventures! All of our 15 finalist teams were very well prepared and had great potential - making it very difficult on the judges. After much deliberation five were chosen: Consumer Tech Category: Michelle Ng from Neuemoon Health Enterprise Tech Category: Dr. Lola Omishore from TheraMotive Sustainability Category: Winson Wong 黃永傳 & Sierra Alea from Afterlife Ag Food Category: Bilal Othman from Huwa Community Category: Felicia Robertson from I Am Yogi Studios To the rest of finalists and contestants, we truly appreciate your hard work and participation this year! Keep pushing ahead and we are eager to support you in your journey. A huge shoutout to our 60+ exceptional judges, our partner Office of the Queens Borough President and our sponsors Resorts World New York City, AT&T, JetBlue Ventures, Tech:NYC, Patrick B. Jenkins & Associates and Flushing Bank. We couldn't have done this without all of your support. #QTIC2024 #queenstech

Join the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge (QTIC) finalists for an exciting workshop on April 10 on how to effectively pitch to the investors. You will learn: -Customized pitch deck content for the QTIC final pitch -Storytelling techniques in startup presentations -Deliver your content that resonates We will select one volunteer from the audience to give a short pitch and the instructor will give feedback live. https://lu.ma/0qs1d38l

We're excited to announce the 15 finalists for our 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge (QTIC). They will be pitching to our 2nd panel of judges in person on May 8 in hopes of winning a $20K in their category. Congratulations! Consumer Tech Category Finalists: - Truffle Health - gptgc.ai - Neuemoon Health Enterprise Tech Category Finalists: - TheraMotive - Taperk - MabLab Sustainability Category Finalists: - Afterlife Ag - Yeong zero - Esger Community Category Finalists: - I Am Yogi Studios - On the Easel - Bella's Day Care LLC Food Category Finalists: - Resist - Little Chef Little Cafe - Huwa

Join us tomorrow 1/31 at 1pm EST for an exciting 90-minute workshop led by the one and only Jason Yeh . He will be discussing first principles of fundraising (investor psychology), VC market in 2024 and games and strategies that go into the fundraising process. Don't miss this. RSVP below. https://lu.ma/fe8u3uox

Are you a passionate entrepreneur bootstrapping an app or consumer platform? Have you launched it for sometime but haven't had much success in finding paid users? Join us on January 16 at 1 PM for an exciting workshop with the marketing wizard Emily Singer who will share practical strategies on how to identify channels to invest in and how to find early adopters. We will select 1-2 companies from the audience and delve in for a case study. RSVP: https://lu.ma/f1t7xxl1