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Event Recap: Reimagining Retail: Beyond Brick & Mortar
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Event Recap: Reimagining Retail: Beyond Brick & Mortar
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Event Recap: Virtual Spaces: Going Beyond the Headset with Spatial
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Event Recap: Virtual Spaces: Going Beyond the Headset with Spatial
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Event Recap: Reimagining the Workplace with Electric: Collaboration & Communication
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Event Recap: Reimagining the Workplace with Electric: Company Culture & Human Resources
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Event Recap: The Future of Fashion
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Event Recap: The Future of Fashion
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Event Recap: The Future of Travel
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Event Recap: The Future of Travel
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Event Recap: Unfiltered: Digital Connectivity with Joanna Waterfall from Yellow Co.
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Event Recap: Unfiltered: Digital Connectivity with Joanna Waterfall from Yellow Co.
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Event Recap: Reimagining the Workplace with Electric: Collaboration & Communication
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Event Recap: Reimagining the Workplace with Electric: Collaboration & Communication
Our team is focusing on supporting our community digitally by sharing resources and hosting events.
What we tend to miss in user testing (“Get Out of My Way!” Part 1)
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What we tend to miss in user testing (“Get Out of My Way!” Part 1)
What we tend to miss in user testing.
Event Recap: The Future of Real-Time Sports
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Event Recap: Scaling Your Startup Proactively
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Event Recap: The Future of Real-Time Sports
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Event Recap: The Future of Immersive Experiences
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Event Recap: The Future of Real-Time Sports
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Event Recap: The Future of Real-Time Sports
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Event Recap: LGBTQ+ Representation in Tech
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Event Recap: LGBTQ+ Representation in Tech
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Event Recap: 5G & The Future of Music
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Event Recap: 5G & The Future of Music
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Event Recap: Make IT or Break IT: How the Pandemic Changed IT with Electric AI
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Event Recap: Make IT or Break IT: How the Pandemic Changed IT with Electric AI
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We’re gearing up to open our doors safely, and responsibly. July 2020
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A Note From Alley’s CEO, Noelle Tassey, on Steps Towards Reopening
Honoring Community Over Everything by protecting the health and safety of our team and community.
Event Recap: 5G & The Future of Agriculture
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Event Recap: 5G & The Future of Agriculture
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Event Recap: Reimagining the Workplace with Electric - Returning To The Workplace
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Event Recap: Reimagining the Workplace with Electric - Returning To The Workplace
Our team is focusing on supporting our community digitally by sharing resources and hosting events.
Headshots of Noelle Tassey, CEO of Alley‍, Alexandra Zatarain, Co-Founder and CMO of Eight Sleep, Bertha Jimenez, Founder of RISE, Jas Maggu, Co-Founder & CEO of Galaxi.Ai, and Brianna Carney, Co-founder of CrewBloom.
Diversity & Inclusion
How These Women Are Leading With Empathy
This style of management is what’s allowing companies to move through the crisis successfully.
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What the Future Holds for Live Experiences
We’re forced to translate life as we know it into the digital world, what is AR and VR's role?
Event Recap: Female Founder Fireside Chat with April Koh Founder of SpringHealth
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Event Recap: Female Founder Fireside Chat with April Koh Founder of SpringHealth
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Health
Approaching Mental Health While Leading a Team
How can you destigmatize mental health in the workplace, how leaders can share with teams.
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Learn
Reinventing the way Direct to Consumer Businesses are Being Built
Get a glimpse into what investors consider when working with DTC brands, and to gain some insight.
Event Recap: Future of Live Experiences In The Age of AR/VR
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Event Recap: AI & Human Connection
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Event Recap: Future of Live Experiences In The Age of AR/VR
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Event Recap: Future of Live Experiences In The Age of AR/VR
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Event Recap: Unfiltered with Andrew Shearer, Founder and CEO of Farmshelf
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Event Recap: Unfiltered with Andrew Shearer, Founder and CEO of Farmshelf
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Event Recap: Mental Health for Leaders
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Event Recap: Mental Health for Leaders
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Event Recap: CLICK: A series about all things direct-to-consumer with Lightspeed Ventures & The Ember Fund
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Event Recap: CLICK: A series about all things direct-to-consumer with Lightspeed Ventures & The Ember Fund
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SIFT: Choosing The Right Funding For Your Startup - Kickstarter
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Event Recap: SIFT: Choosing The Right Funding For Your Startup - Kickstarter with Adrian Solgaard
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Leading in a Time of Crisis
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Event Recap: Unfiltered - The Price of Acquisition with Eric Guthoff
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Leading in a Time of Crisis
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Event Recap: Building a Strong Company Culture
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Leading in a Time of Crisis
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Event Recap: Leading in a Time of Crisis
Our team is focusing on supporting our community digitally by sharing resources and hosting events.
Path to Profitability: Choosing the Right Funding for your Business
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Event Recap: Path to Profitability: Choosing the Right Funding for your Business
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Female Founders: Leading with Empathy /Crisis Management with WE NYC
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Event Recap: Female Founders: Leading with Empathy /Crisis Management with WE NYC
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Your Guide To Startup Resources
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Event Recap: Your Guide To Startup Resources
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A New Reality - AR/VR Transforming Collaboration
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Event Recap: A New Reality - AR/VR Transforming Collaboration
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Building A Healthier Future With Technology
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Event Recap: Building A Healthier Future With Technology
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Alley CEO's, Covid-19 Update
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Alley CEO's, Covid-19 Update
Honoring Community Over Everything by protecting the health and safety of our team and community.
Sustaining and Maintaining Your Small Business
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Event Recap: Sustaining & Maintaining Your Small Business
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Jason Saltzman Steps Down As CEO of Alley, Noelle Tassey Tapped As Successor
CEO, Jason Saltzman, is stepping down, and will be replaced by COO, Noelle Tassey
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How Working Remotely Has Changed in the Last Decade
The current data suggests that more people will start working remotely over the next decade.
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Disruptive Innovation Examples | Successes and Failures
Here is a look at 15 examples of disruptive innovation - some successes and some failures.
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Blog
Launching a Podcast
Cover all the basics for launching a podcast. Content generation, podcast setup, and monetization.
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Planning and Structuring Effective Meetings
The recipe for a successful meeting requires careful planning, direction and leadership.
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Blog
Managing Distributed Teams in Coworking Spaces
Thanks to freedom from traditional constraints, distributed teams can tap into the best talent.
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ADA Compliance Checklist for your Website
We’ll define what it means to have an ADA compliant website and provide an ADA website checklist.
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Business Jargon to Avoid Using in 2020
Your guide to 10 phrases you should avoid in the workplace.
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Blog
Examining the Startup Culture in Washington, DC
Washington, DC is home to our nation's capital and also to a vibrant and creative startup scene.
Alyssa Min Co-Founder of Seknd Interview
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From Google Employee to Entrepreneur: Alyssa Min Co-Founder of Seknd
Former Product Marketer at Google, Alyssa Min, shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur.
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Blog
6 Rising Women Entrepreneurs of 2019
As the number female entrepreneurs continues to rise, so does the crucial role they play in business
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Blog
The Best Apps to Increase Productivity
To help you pick out the most successful productivity apps, here’s a list of our favorites
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Blog
Raising Capital for Startups as an Entrepreneur
Figuring out how to raise capital as a successful entrepreneur can make or break your business.
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Coworking in Cambridge | What to Expect
We broke down what to expect from shared office spaces and what's unique about Cambridge coworking.
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Why Collaborative Workspaces Inspire Creativity
Finding a “creative headspace” can be difficult but this is where coworking spaces come in.
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Women's Equality Day
We sat down with women in Alley's community to get their take on the issue of equality.
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Birdstop: The Future of Drone Automation
A new wave of companies like Birdstop are working on the future of autonomous drone operations.
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Blog
5 Best Project Management Apps for iOS and Android
The following project management apps help you track your projects while you’re out of office.
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Managing Busy Life on the Road with Robert Herjavec
We spoke to Robert Herjavec about life on the road and how he manages his business travel.
Miami Startup Community
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Miami Startup Community - eMerge Americas
Check out the rising startups in Miami and why Miami is the next startup city to watch!
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Blog
The Best Podcasts and Playlists for Maximizing Productivity
We’ve gathered some of the best productivity podcasts and playlists to jumpstart your productivity.
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Blog
Inspiring Company Culture in Coworking Spaces
If your business operates in a shared working environment, company culture is just as vital.
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Learn
Foreverly, the platform that supports grievers and enables healing.
Meet the web platform that simplifies end of life planning processes and builds a support community.
Lisa Mayer: Creating Products That Support A Cause
Diversity & Inclusion
Lisa Mayer: Creating Products That Support A Cause
We spoke with women at Alley to learn what it's like working within the entrepreneurial industry.
Finding Your Team's DNA with Anna Karp
Diversity & Inclusion
Celebrating Her: Finding Your Team's DNA with Anna Karp
We spoke with women at Alley to learn what it's like working within the entrepreneurial industry.
Allison Esposito Medina: Support & Empowerment for Women at Work
Diversity & Inclusion
Allison Esposito Medina: Support & Empowerment for Women at Work
We spoke with women at Alley to learn what it's like working within the entrepreneurial industry.
Imani Ellis: Building Community Platforms & Women in the Media
Diversity & Inclusion
Imani Ellis: Building Community Platforms & Women in the Media
We spoke with women at Alley to learn what it's like working within the entrepreneurial industry.
Alley & FIU: Bridging the Gap Between Artists & Entrepreneurship
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Alley & FIU: Bridging the Gap Between Artists & Entrepreneurship
Alley & FIU Ratcliffe set out to help artists develop their entrepreneurial skills.
The ROI: Inspiration to Invoice with Driven Society
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The ROI: Inspiration to Invoice with Driven Society
Rhonesha Byng of Her Agenda hosts The ROI, a show about the investment that you put into the world.
The ROI: Your Talent & Partnerships with Miko Branch
Founders
The ROI: Your Talent & Partnerships with Miko Branch
Rhonesha Byng of Her Agenda hosts The ROI, a show about the investment that you put into the world.
CRWN: The Magazine Creating A Dialogue Around Natural Hair
Founders
CRWN: The Magazine Creating A Dialogue Around Natural Hair
We're celebrating Black History Month by shining light on our amazing founders in Alley's Community.
Alley x FIU Lead Open Minds Content Studio for Student Journalists
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Alley x FIU Lead Open Minds Content Studio for Student Journalists
Alley & FIU set out to cultivate a Solutions Journalism program anchored in NYC and Washington DC.
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Is Blockchain Technology The Right Fit For Your Startup?
We sat down with Lin Dai, CEO and co-founder of Hooch and Tap Coin for an explainer on blockchain.
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Founders
Unemployable: Topher Kingsley-Williams, Co-Founder of Porpoise
Unemployable: Conversations with founders who never quite fit the corporate mold.
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Health
Femtech Companies Innovating Traditional Women’s Healthcare
Million-dollar companies are being created with game changing healthcare solutions.
Authenticity in the Workplace As A Latinx Professional
Diversity & Inclusion
Authenticity in the Workplace As A Latinx Professional
For Hispanic Heritage Month, Alley brought together 5 Latinx leaders to discuss authenticity.
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Meet Techstars Summer Class of 2018
Learn what the latest Techstars class is building.
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Founders
Unemployable: Jason Shen, Co-Founder of Headlight
Unemployable: Conversations with founders who never quite fit the corporate mold.
5G Mobile Gaming Hackathon
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Verizon Hosts Its First 5G Mobile Gaming Hackathon
Developers participated in the three-day-long event that culminated in live demos of five games.
Melanie Elturk: Empowering Muslim Women In America With Haute Hijab
Diversity & Inclusion
Melanie Elturk: Empowering Muslim Women In America With Haute Hijab
This CEO is helping Muslim women elevate their style and disrupt the narrative around hijabs.
How Organizations Can Be More Inclusive To The Transgender Community
Diversity & Inclusion
How Organizations Can Be More Inclusive To The Transgender Community
Business manager Vikki Le breaks down the importance of inclusion.
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Diversity & Inclusion
The Power Of Identity In Business
Alley's Director of Programming & Partnerships reflects on the power of identity.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Evita Robinson Launches The First Travel Festival For People Of Color
The founder of Nomadness Travel Tribe talks the inspiration behind Audacity Fest.
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Welcoming A New Platform For Entrepreneurs
Alley’s next phase of evolution and what that exactly means for you.
Starting A New Business As An immigrant: The Value of Diversity
Diversity & Inclusion
Starting A New Business As An immigrant: The Value of Diversity
7 Alley members share how diversity brings out the best in your business.
Entrepreneurs Pushing The Mental Health Conversation Forward
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Entrepreneurs Pushing The Mental Health Conversation Forward
CEO, Jason Saltzman and other entrepreneurs open up about mental health while building a business.
Verizon Is Building The First 5G Ecosystem At Alley
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Verizon Is Building The First 5G Ecosystem At Alley
Verizon’s 5G incubator is transforming startups and helping build solutions for tomorrow's problems.
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