Tech Jobs Academy - Accepting Applications

submitted by Saron Yitbarek

Tech Jobs Academy is now accepting applications for our second cohort! This is an intensive, 16-week technical training program preparing underemployed and unemployed New Yorkers for in-demand tech jobs in cloud and server administration. It's a partnership between Microsoft, NYC Tech Talent Pipeline, and CUNY's City Tech. Applications are due March 25. Tell a friend, and apply today at http://techjobsacademy.com!

Reflections on a Career in Software: Pausing at the Midpoint

submitted by Eleanor Whitney

Dev Bootcamp NYC invites you to join a conversation with Jonathan Blessing on Tuesday, March 15 from 6:30-8pm.

Jonathan serves as CEO of Series Digital and brings 16 years of experience delivering solutions to long-standing challenges in software development and the design of information systems.

For additional information about Jonathan, please visit http://www.seriesdigital.com/jonathan-blessing

RSVP at the link below!

Revolutionizing Company Culture

submitted by Carly Chase

Unlimited vacation! Free lunch! Company ski retreats!Many companies have built their cultures on these employee perks for decades. Today, it's common place in businesses of all sizes and sectors. What's next and why does this matter? Company cultures are undergoing a revolution, and it will affect you! Join us to hear how leaders from Pager, Hinge, Vega Factor, and PivotDesk have built and maintained inspiring organizations with amazing cultures. Cost: free - drinks and apps will be served.

Tech Job Fair @ Byte Academy

submitted by Rebecca Sealfon

Representatives from a number of NYC-area software companies will be available to recruit for their software and data science roles and answer any questions you have. Upon entering, you will have the opportunity to book appointments with the companies of your choice. Refreshments will be served. Contact Rebecca Sealfon, [email protected] with questions.

RisingTides: An Influencer's Talk

submitted by Kanwal

Join us at Rise New York for our very first "Rising Tides" event, a new series of intimate, interactive conversations with successful startup founders. Hear real stories and ask real questions. Leave inspired, entertained, and with practical advice that will help propel you (and your business) forward. Our March conversation will feature Jane Barratt [Founder + CEO at GoldBean], Alex Abelin [Co-Founder + CEO of LiquidTalent], and Diane Hessan [CEO, StartupInstitute]. Free bubbly & pizza!

Top 20 Microsoft Excel Shortcuts

submitted by ronak

Since its release in 1985, Microsoft Excel has been a helpful tool for collating and analysing information quickly and effectively. Excel spreadsheet is one of the most widely used computer application which helps in organizing, storing and analysing data in tabular form which is easily evaluated. For more information regarding this course you can visit our website: https://www.educba.com/top-20-microsoft-excel-shortcuts/

THE FUTURE OF X: CONTENT WITH CONTENTLY

submitted by Jazmine Webb

Young tech companies today face a brutally competitive landscape — when you’re trying to breakthrough and get attention with your digital content,it can feel like yelling into a hurricane. Contently Editor-in-Chief, Joe Lazauskas, will kick off the event with an opening keynote that reveals how one counter-intuitive move — hiring a journalist early-on — can give startups an outsized advantage over their competition and the ability to punch above their weight in the content arena.

RisingTide Hosted by LiquidTalent & Rise

submitted by Kanwal Jehan

Join us at Rise New York for our very first "Rising Tides" event, a new series of intimate, interactive conversations with successful startup founders. Hear real stories and ask real questions. Leave inspired, entertained, and with practical advice that will help propel you (and your business) forward. Our March conversation will feature Jane Barratt [Founder + CEO at GoldBean], Alex Abelin [Co-Founder + CEO of LiquidTalent], and Diane Hessan [CEO, StartupInstitute]. We will have bubbly for you!

Startup Grind NYC Hosts Brian S. Cohen, Chairman of the New York Angels

submitted by Joshua Ness

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. On Thursday, March 17, Startup Grind NYC will host Brian S. Cohen, Chairman of the New York Angels, the most active angel group in North America. Join fellow aspiring entrepreneurs at the high-tech Rise New York for this fireside chat with food, drinks, and plenty of networking.

LMHQ WOMEN'S BREAKFAST – The Business Of Wellbeing –

submitted by Jazmine Webb

Join us at LMHQ in Lower Manhattan on Thursday, March 17th from 8:30-10:30AM for a light breakfast + convo co-hosted with everbliss + Cyrus Innovation (creators of the Just Not Sorry app).

What's on the agenda?
The founders from everbliss (Uli Beutter-Cohen) and Cyrus Innovation (Tami Reiss) are delivering demos + a fireside chat! Stay for the networking plus an exclusive offer from LMHQ.

Intro to Project Management!

submitted by Eve MacKnight

Learn to be a project management rock star! In this workshop at General Assembly, you’ll get an introduction to the project management processes that can maximize your team’s performance. You’ll learn about the major project phases, and develop a toolkit to increase focus and improve your team’s productivity.

Launch, Scale, & Funding Strategies for Social Entrepreneurs

submitted by christine souffrant

This is a full set startup development bootcamp for social entrepreneurs.
Launch & Business Development: Identify impact, beta test with constituents, market pilots
Pitching: Telling a compelling story
Partnerships: Top organizations and resources for social impact startups and NGOs
Marketing: How to close press and marketing partners
Funding: From grants to million dollar global prizes, we go over the top databases for funding, application strategies and the art of the close.

AlleyBoost Career Fair

submitted by Jason Malki

4pm - 6pm Career Fair
30 High Growth Startups will be looking for part and full-time employees to join their companies. Learn more about the opportunities as you casually interact with employees and founders of the coolest companies in NYC. Positions in Sales, Development, Graphic Design, Operations etc.

How Japanese Cars Changed the World: An Insider’s Look

submitted by Anna Cabasso

Japan brought us the hybrid car, the Gran Turismo driving game, drifting, Speed Racer, and now the world’s first production fuel-cell car. Tokyo-based motor journalist, World Car Awards’ Chairman and host of the international car show ‘Samurai Wheels,’ Peter Lyon examines the highlights of Japan’s car industry, its successes, failures and the latest technologies including artificial intelligence, pedestrian safety and autonomous driving.

Cleantech Open Northeast 2016 NYC Kickoff Party!

submitted by Amanda Sie

Join us for an awesome night of cleantech community networking leading up to the Cleantech Open 2016 Accelerator program. Entrepreneurs, students, savvy technologists, investors, professionals and other interested parties are all welcome!
Connect with New York City's top innovators, supporters, and thought leaders in the cleantech space.
Get exposure by giving your 1 minute elevator pitch in front of judges and potential teammates (if you’re ready!).
Celebrate our amazing community!

How Do I Build the Right Team? - An Interactive Workshop on Wheels

submitted by Brian Antolin

Have issues finding the right people to join your team? Whether they are employees, partners or affiliates, the right personality, background and experience can often make or break your company’s success. Join us on Tuesday March 22nd as we host a unique, interactive “workshop on wheels” that helps you assess your current team process, determine what you actually need and gain insight on potential solutions from different points of view. Oh, and this will occur on a bus travelling around Manhattan, stopping at Chelsea Market for a breakout session with your seatmates.

NYC Tech Latinas Hack Night

submitted by Yvonne De La Pena

Join us at the new BuzzFeed HQ to work on something for ourselves, be it that side project you never seem to find time for, finally trying that new language you’ve been thinking about, or simply tech-experimenting with a group of like-minded amigas.

Bring your laptop, your cool/crazy/awesome ideas, and something to snack on (beverages will be provided).

This event is for women only. If you consider yourself to be a woman, we do too.

See you Tuesday March 22nd, 6:30-10pm

Mental Toughness Strategies of Entrepreneurs

submitted by christine souffrant

Behind the press, glory and admiration, the life of an entrepreneur is truly an emotionally exhaustive experience. This webinar goes over
Top routine strategies of successful entrepreneurs
Top mind, body and soul practices
Balancing family, friends and networks
Ways to inspire stakeholders (employees, customers, investors, partners) in the face of adversity
Top case studies on entrepreneurs who surmounted the toughest milestones within the startup development life cycle

Startup Strategies: Recruiting & Hiring Early Employees on a Budget

submitted by christine souffrant

During the initial stages of a startup (from idea to beta testing) founders struggle to find and hire the best people. From budget constraints to extreme uncertainty, it is one of the most common hurdles that early founders must over come when launching a company.

Docker's 3rd Birthday Celebration + Free Bonus Training!

submitted by Luisa

Docker and General Assembly have partnered to celebrate Docker’s 3rd Birthday on Wednesday, March 23rd. The event will be hosted in the beautiful Hudson Hotel, with enough capacity for 350 Dockers’! Join us for a free hands-on workshop (exclusive to the event), lightning talks and after party. Post-workshop, there will be cake and an open bar.

Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later

submitted by United States Patent and Trademark Office

Join Craig Morris from the USPTO for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups should know about Trademarks.

Topics that will be discussed include how trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, and business name registrations all differ; why it is important for any new business to select a trademark that will be both federally registrable and legally protectable; critical factors when choosing a mark; and the importance of doing a complete search.

Building & Investing with Wiley Cerilli

submitted by Brennan Cornell

This is not your typical networking event.
Startup Climbing hosts events in Brooklyn's best climbing gym. We get sweaty, we make friends, and we learn from incredible entrepreneurs.
You don't have to be a good climber to come. In fact, this can be your first time doing anything athletic in a long time. We'll help you get started.
This month we're climbing with Wiley Cerilli, formerly First Round, Seamless, SinglePlatform and current founder of Good Uncle.

New York Video Meetup

submitted by Chloe Bearce

We invite you to join us on March 24th for the New York Video Meetup at HBO HQ! Our monthly gathering of video enthusiasts and professionals centers on 4-5 interactive live demos of 6 minutes or less by entrepreneurs, professionals, producers, and creators. The event (of course) features: pizza & beer, Q&A;, and a chance to network with with fellow attendees!

Fireside Chat w/ Mitch Rothschild - Founder of Vitals

submitted by Deepak Lalwani

Please join us for a fireside chat with Mitch Rothschild, founder of Vitals on Thursday, March 24th from 6 - 8pm.

Prompted by a personal experience of not knowing key information about a doctor’s background, Mitch launched Vitals in 2008. For the first seven years, Mitch served as CEO, growing Vitals.com to over 10 million monthly visitors and a 65 percent compounded annual revenue growth rate. He now serves as Chairman of the company.

Please click on link for more details and to RSVP!

Flash Pitch (March 24th)

submitted by Mina Salib

Flash Pitch, a pitch series that puts 8 companies in front of 4 top tier investors for a 2 minute pitch. They'll ask the hard questions and provide actionable feedback for the founders to make into reality.

We bring together investors, founders, and startup enthusiasts to watch visionaries like yourself pitch their companies in a FLASH.

Confirmed Investors
1)Joshua Siegel, Rubicon Ventures
2) Nimi Katragadda, Box Group
3) Travis Ing, Hearst Ventures
4) Claudia Iannazzo, Pereg Ventures

brunchwork w/ Bond Street & Onevest

submitted by Paulina

Join us for a very special & very popular FinTech brunchwork with David Haber (Bond Street Co-Founder and CEO) & Alejandro Cremades (Onevest Co-Founder and Chairman)!

* Fireside chat with David & Alejandro in an intimate setting
* Explore trends in NYC FinTech
* Learn what it takes to build a successful company
* Enjoy delicious seasonal brunch from our friends at Ox Verte
* Participate in interactive startup challenge & pitch your best ideas
* Build connections with other young people

Women Entrepreneurs: Special Considerations

submitted by United States Patent and Trademark Office

The USPTO will host a symposium specifically designed for women entrepreneurs.The event will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to listen to a rich discussion from experts in the fields of intellectual property and small business growth and development. It will include panel discussions on gender gap in patenting and entrepreneurship, success stories for overcoming the odds, and an interactive discussion between the audience and all the expert panelists.

Data Science Career Day at Metis

submitted by Megan Ayraud

Join us for Data Science Career Day on Thursday, March 31st!
This event is for employers only.
Schedule:
5 PM: Arrivals & registration. Your team will receive name tags and this cohort's resume book. If you have reserved a table for the networking portion, you can also use this time to set-up.
5:15 PM: Welcome from the Metis team
5:30 PM: Project demos
7:30 - 9: Networking

Tech Career Readiness Program

submitted by Rashidat Agbaje

NPower, The Community Corps, with funding from a recently awarded Cisco Foundation grant, is piloting a Career Readiness program aimed at helping high school students develop professional skills. We’re recruiting volunteers to work with students pursuing A+ certifications and/or careers in technology to work on the career-readiness (i.e.; “soft”) skills that are critical to succeeding in tech careers. For more details, please visit the website.

GHC/1 – ABI.NYC: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship & Other Tech Jobs

submitted by Natasha Green

Please join us as we bring together women involved in computation and our male allies from all over the unique technological cosmopolitan area of New York City. Innovation is more than something that occurs within small startups. Established companies are now installing Innovation Centers of their own to encourage creativity. At a time when input from women technologists is crucial to success, we have organized a conference to answer this need.

NYC TechBreakfast featuring WaterSmart Software Inc, Breather, GemShelf, Stack AI

submitted by Kathleen Walch

Interact with your peers in a monthly morning breakfast meetup. At this monthly breakfast get-together techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs share learn from their peers through show and tell show-case style presentations. And yes, this is free! Thank our sponsors when you see them. This edition at Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) NYC features demos from WaterSmart Software Inc: , Breather: , GemShelf: , Stack AI, 4 awesome tech companies Find out more and RSVP at http://bit.ly/1OiT

NY TechDay

submitted by Jasmine Hoffman

TechDay launched in 2012 with the goal of fostering and highlighting emerging tech. Since our inception, we've introduced thousands of companies to the public, press, and investors. This event has grown to become a massive tech community event for this city.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll see at NY TechDay this year:
550+ exhibitors, 30,000 attendees, 30 companies in Accelerator Alley, two stages of demos, and more!

8 Stages of a Successful Job Hunt

submitted by ronak

If you browse through all the other sites you would get the same advice and they will all tell you to stand out, be bold and answer questions in the interview like a pro. But we will not deal with this in the same fashion. We will think out of the box, better to say, we will completely get rid of the box and guide you toward the best steps you can take to job hunt.

For more information regarding this course you can visit our website: https://www.educba.com/8-stages-of-a-successful-job-hunt/

G4C - Games & Media Summit

submitted by Jennifer Fistere

●  Hear from innovators and creators who are leading the charge in shaping the way we feel, play, work and
interact with games, technology and media.
●  Get your hands on the newest in virtual reality, augmented reality, wearables, biofeedback, camera-sensing
and motion capture devices at our interactive arcade, and meet the creators.
●  Participate in our Charity Game-a-thon, hosted by YouTube gaming celebrities!
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 Early-bird passes on sale now through March 2! Register now and save $50

Games and Media Summit

submitted by Meghan Ventura (Games for Change)

Meet innovative creators and speakers who are leading the charge in shaping the way we feel, play, work and interact with games, technology and media. With talks, demos, and a hands-on arcade, this event will spotlight new possibilities for game mechanics and narratives that amplify empathy, expand attitudes, inspire action and cultivate communities. Features VR, AR, wearables, neurogaming and an all-day charity game-a-thon with YouTube stars.
**SAVE $50 with early-bird passes, ending March 2!*

How Do I Market My Business? – An Interactive Workshop on Wheels

submitted by Brian Antolin

Have issues marketing your business? Whether your company outlook hinges on a social media campaign, pay per click metrics or traditional media, you need to have a clear end goal, objective and game plan in order to move forward. Join us on Tuesday April 19th as we host a unique, interactive “workshop on wheels” that helps you assess your current marketing process, determine what you actually need and gain insight on potential solutions from different points of view. Oh, and this will occur on a bus travelling around Manhattan, stopping at Chelsea Market for a breakout session with your seatmates.

New York Video Meetup

submitted by Chloe Bearce

We invite you to join us on April 21st for the New York Video Meetup at HBO HQ! Our monthly gathering of video enthusiasts and professionals centers on 4-5 interactive live demos of 6 minutes or less by entrepreneurs, professionals, producers, and creators. The event (of course) features: pizza & beer, Q&A;, and a chance to network with with fellow attendees!

WEB - Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp

submitted by Lynn Loacker

Announcing WEB -- An Immersive Day-Long Boot Camp for Women Entrepreneurs

Spend an interactive and thought-provoking day with a small group of fellow entrepreneurs at the inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp. WEB is designed to provide business, legal and practical guidance to help women entrepreneurs succeed. The day will cover topics that include financing; branding, marketing and sales; presentation skills; refining your elevator pitch and assembling your management team.

Psychology for Digital Behavior Change - NYC (2-day + Advanced 3rd day)

submitted by Brian Cugelman, PhD (AlterSpark)

On days 1-2, you’ll learn how to apply the same psychological strategies that drive the world’s most successful websites, mobile apps, and social media campaigns. You’ll obtain exclusive psychological design resources and develop the ability to recognize and apply over 50 principles of persuasive psychology. Day 3 will teach you how to build psychological architectures – the winning design patterns that drive influential campaigns and technologies. Learn More: www.alterspark.com/dbc

NYC TechBreakfast featuring HouseTab

submitted by Kathleen Walch

Interact with your peers in a monthly morning breakfast meetup. At this monthly breakfast get-together techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs share learn from their peers through show and tell show-case style presentations. And yes, this is free! Thank our sponsors when you see them. This edition at Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) NYC features demos from HouseTab: , 4 awesome tech companies Find out more and RSVP at http://bit.ly/1OiTHQs

TECHSPO New York - Technology Expo

submitted by Aaron Polmeer

TECHSPO New York brings together developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology. Showcasing the next generation of technology & innovation; Contextual Tech, AR, VR, IoT, Wearables, Mobile, Internet, 3D Print & Emerging Technology.

DIGIMARCON EAST 2016 - Digital Marketing Conference

submitted by Aaron Polmeer

DIGIMARCON EAST 2016 Digital Marketing Conference will be held from May 12th to 13th, 2016 at the luxurious Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, New York City, NY. Immerse yourself in topics such as Content Strategy, Web Experience Management, Usability/Design, Mobile Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Targeting & Optimization, Branded Search, Marketing Automation, Analytics & Data and much, much more!

NYC TechBreakfast featuring awesome tech demos

submitted by Kathleen Walch

Interact with your peers in a monthly morning breakfast meetup. At this monthly breakfast get-together techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs share learn from their peers through show and tell show-case style presentations. And yes, this is free! Thank our sponsors when you see them. This edition at Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) NYC features demos from 4 awesome tech companies Find out more and RSVP at http://bit.ly/1OiUBg1

Startup Spectacular 2016

submitted by Ron Schmelzer

Startup Spectacular 2016 - TechBreakfast's Biggest and Best event for startups looking to push to the next level! TechBreakfast has taken six of our most popular, startup-enhancing events and combined them into one: Our Ask a VC event, BizBootcamp, and "Ask Me Anything" style ExecBreakfast combined with our newCrowdfundapalooza, Press Gauntlet, and M&A; Connect events. We've also added a number of other business and networking focused activities to make this the best 2 days you'll spend kicking y

TechBreakfast's Startup Spectacular 2016

submitted by Nathan Hoffmeier

TechBreakfast has taken six of our most popular, startup-enhancing events and combined them into one: Our Ask a VC event, BizBootcamp, and "Ask Me Anything" style ExecBreakfast combined with our new Crowdfundapalooza, Press Gauntlet, and M&A; Connect events. We've also added a number of other business and networking focused activities to make this the best 2 days you'll spend kicking your Startup forward. June 28-29, NYC @ Fordham Lincoln Center. Space is limited, RSVP today!

NYC TechBreakfast featuring awesome tech demos

submitted by Kathleen Walch

Interact with your peers in a monthly morning breakfast meetup. At this monthly breakfast get-together techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs share learn from their peers through show and tell show-case style presentations. And yes, this is free! Thank our sponsors when you see them. This edition at Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) NYC features demos from 4 awesome tech companies Find out more and RSVP at http://bit.ly/1OiUDEF

NYC TechBreakfast featuring awesome tech demos

submitted by Kathleen Walch

Interact with your peers in a monthly morning breakfast meetup. At this monthly breakfast get-together techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs share learn from their peers through show and tell show-case style presentations. And yes, this is free! Thank our sponsors when you see them. This edition at Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) NYC features demos from 4 awesome tech companies Find out more and RSVP at http://bit.ly/1OiUGQU

NYC TechBreakfast featuring awesome tech demos

submitted by Kathleen Walch

Interact with your peers in a monthly morning breakfast meetup. At this monthly breakfast get-together techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs share learn from their peers through show and tell show-case style presentations. And yes, this is free! Thank our sponsors when you see them. This edition at Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) NYC features demos from 4 awesome tech companies Find out more and RSVP at http://bit.ly/1OiUMId

NYC TechBreakfast featuring awesome tech demos

submitted by Kathleen Walch

Interact with your peers in a monthly morning breakfast meetup. At this monthly breakfast get-together techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs share learn from their peers through show and tell show-case style presentations. And yes, this is free! Thank our sponsors when you see them. This edition at Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) NYC features demos from 4 awesome tech companies Find out more and RSVP at http://bit.ly/1OiUQYn

NYC Real Estate Expo

submitted by Mary Anderson-Gallagher

NYC Real Estate Expo bringing the movers and shakers in real estate to the Hilton Midtown to discuss real estate development, trends and deals. Technology component talks about the innovative changes that tech has brought and continues to bring to the real estate community. Information regarding fundraising through EB-5 programs. Exhibiting and journal opportunities. Call me at 917-270-4336 and go to the website for additional info.