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I'm a new yorker and I have to day that I think it's a great idea that was done horribly. Bronx is a great borough but the majority of people I've met that had
by camz 16y ago
I'm a new yorker and I have to day that I think it's a great idea that was done horribly. Bronx is a great borough but the majority of people I've met that had an interest in startups and etc have been in manhattan and Brooklyn where they live. It would've made more sense for them to either set up the office space in a location in manhattan even if it's a crappier part of the island because it's manhattan. Upper Upper east side above 103rd street is really startin to become gentrified an would be the perfect example of an awesome place for the "incubator" or office space because it's easy for everyone to get too and makes sense.
Btw I pt 500 dollars rent with utilities and I have my own room. The apt has two bathrooms full kitchen and a balcony vig enough for a BBQ. I say this as an example of how cheap the area could be and how it would make sense.
Lastly, if NYC wants to really help the incubator then they need to not only give office space but they need to make real connections and partnerships with NYC vcs and angels who provide the funding.
I have my masters from Baruch and I don't think that their "partnership with the school" is anything to jump up and down about.
Ita definitely a step in the tight direction but they should've gone about it a bit smarter