Gender Proud is an advocacy and awareness campaign, founded by Geena Rocero, that aims to elevate transgender visibility. In March 2014, Geena made the decision to ‘come out’ as trans at TED; since then, the organization has been working to create a world where all transgender individuals are able to self-identify with the fewest possible…

The Made in NY Media Center by IFP is where storytellers from multiple disciplines, industries and platforms create, collaborate, connect and incubate across a spectrum of programs, events and experiences. The Center brings together innovators in film, video, gaming, technology, and more through education, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and content creation. The 20,000-square-foot facility is located on…

More than just an online directory of local brands, MadeClose is a celebration of socially responsible companies. A searchable marketplace where customers can find inspired items for the home, the body and the soul. A dynamic community that shares the stories of American producers who are striving to make a difference. MadeClose’s goal is to bring…

What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? For 13 years I worked in Advertising and halfway through my career in 2004 I was transferred from London to Los Angeles. It was October and miserable in London, so the idea of sunshine, palm trees and a corporate apartment in Venice was way too enticing….

DOGFISH ACCELERATOR is a business lab and the first ever seed accelerator program for independent content creators, mainly in film. Dogfish works with teams of producers to develop strong business opportunities around the creation and monetization of original content. With these teams and larger community of mentors and partners, Dogfish is working towards a financially viable entertainment industry founded…

CommonBond is committed to fixing the broken student loan market in the U.S. The Company’s innovative model makes it possible for borrowers to save on their student loans and investors to earn a competitive financial return. CommonBond funds and refinances student loans at a lower cost for borrowers. By allowing people to invest in other…

Homepolish was founded to shake up an industry that’s traditionally been reserved for an elite few – and make the experience of interior design simple, fun, and accessible to all. The Homepolish team hand picks and vets the country’s top emerging interior designers, unleashing their talents to help the world live better. Charging a straightforward hourly…

Oyster offers unlimited access to over 100,000 books for $9.95 a month, with new titles added all the time. Oyster was built in NYC to evolve the way people read and to create more of the special moments that only books can offer. From anywhere a mobile device can go—a bustling subway car, a quiet…

Percolate is a NYC-based technology company focused on helping brands create better content across digital channels. Percolate combines technology and service to help brands with all aspects of content marketing, from planning and inspiration through production and publication. Recently, Percolate has continued to iterate on its core mission, broadening their capabilities into user-generated content, collaborative…

For the first time since 1933, American businesses can now raise capital directly in the private markets using general advertising and solicitation. This first stage of implementing Title II of the JOBS Act is the herald of a sea change in American private markets. This is the advent of the social private market. OfferBoard.com is…

Digital DUMBO started in 2009 as a social gathering for innovative companies in the DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) neighborhood of Brooklyn, a six-block area with over 100 media, agency, start-up, and technology companies. Today, Digital DUMBO creates experiences that connects communities at the intersection of digital and culture, globally. dd produces live…

Grouper is an selective social club that uses online technology to bring people together offline. The service hand matches two groups of three friends for a night of adventurous fun in their cities–romantic or platonic. In today’s digital age, Grouper values the importance of pure human interaction above all else, and sees technology as a…