Good Afternoon NY Tech Meetup Members –

 

As 2015 comes to a close, all of us at NY Tech Meetup would like to thank you for another wonderful year and for being part of this community. We hope you have happy holidays and we’re looking forward to 2016!  

 

We have some great events and opportunities listed for you below. To submit a listing for a future newsletter, add your event to the NYTM Community Calendar at nytm.org/events.  All calendar listings will be automatically included in each newsletter.

 

Next Newsletter: Wednesday, January 6^th

Submission Deadline: Monday, January 4^th at noon (12pm)

 

Thanks!

Jessica, Andy, and Casey -The NYTM Team

 

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New information/announcements are in red.

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NYTM

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****Next Monthly Meetup and After Party is TUESDAY, JANUARY 5****

Our next Monthly Meetup is Tuesday, January 5, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Skirball Center at NYU (566 LaGuardia Place). We have TWO more ticket releases left for the event on December 28, and January 4, all at 1 p.m. You can purchase tickets here when they are released: http://www.meetup.com/ny-tech/events/226594137/. If you’re interested in sponsoring a future meetup or after party, please contact Andy at [address removed].

 

****ATTN Female Tech Founders: Apply to Present at NYTM + Bloomberg Women’s Demo Night – DEADLINE – January 6****

We will be selecting 6 tech companies founded and/or run by women to demo at our next NY Tech Meetup Women's Demo Night on January 28, 2016 at Bloomberg. Please complete this short application to be considered. Deadline to apply is January 6. We'll let all applicants know whether they've been selected by January 12. Good Luck!

http://bit.ly/wd2016app

 

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NYTM SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

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****NYTM Members: Receive 1 Month of Free Workspace at Any WeWork Location****

-From WeWork

Not only is NYTM a member in WeWork's newest Dumbo Heights location, but many members of the passionate and growing NYTM community are also a part of the WeWork community. WeWork would love to help even more by offering January workspace for free to any NYTM member who signs up as a member for six months.  It's our way to continue showing support for the city's growing entrepreneurial community. If you have any questions about WeWork or this offer, please visit wework.com/nytm or email [address removed].

 

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

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****When Robots Rule the Earth with Robin Hanson, Futurist - January 6****

-Submitted by Mike Taubleb

What happens to our lives when Robots Rule the Earth? It's not sci-fi according to Futurist Author Robin Hanson. The 1st truly smart robots will be brain emulations or ems. Drawn from his new book, he'll reveal their impact on mind speeds, career paths, VR, retirement, death and immortality, security, wealth inequality and more.  Extensive Q&A. Venue: Geraldo's Cafe - Downtown Brooklyn. Host: The Brooklyn Futurist Meetup.

http://www.meetup.com/BLKNY30/

 

****The Product Group January 2016 - January 7****

-Submitted by Nancy Tubbs

Join us as The Product Group January 2016 with Featured Product: Memo and great roundtable conversations! RSVP @ http://www.meetup.com/TheProductGroup/events/225796586/

 

****Magnified: Interlude on How to Create Your Own Interactive Film - January 12****

-Submitted by Miriam Garcia

What if you could create a film with multiple endings?  How would this change your approach to storytelling? Meet the Interlude Team at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP on January 12th and discover how to create “choose your own adventure” interactive videos that are shared 8x more on average than traditional videos.

http://bit.ly/1UzULSw

 

****Entrepreneurial Acquisitions Meetup - January 16****

-Submitted by Tom M

Past, present & future search fund entrepreneurs and community members are welcome to join for some casual networking and drinks (Cash Bar) to help get focused for 2016. The venue name seems appropriate!
http://www.thelonghallnyc.com/

http://www.meetup.com/EntrepreneurialAcquisition/events/227425010/

 

****Mindful Speech: How to Write and Deliver Your Speech using Mindfulness, Meditation and other Techniques - January 18****

-Submitted by Abigail Somma

"Mindfulness" is sort of a buzz word right now, but it's also a real way to calm the mind, drop the unhelpful stories and better understand the self. Mindfulness is becoming popular because it works and can be brought to every area of our lives. This 4 part class will take place on Monday nights, beginning on January 18. In order to ensure personalized attention, the class is limited to 12 students. 

http://www.mindfulspeechnyc.com

 

****Mindset & Motivation w/ Gerhard Gschwandtner - January 19****

-Submitted by Mark Birch

With the new year comes bigger goals, bigger quotas, changed territories, and a lot of questions. How do you mentally prepare for the challenges ahead? Our guest, Gerhard Gschwandtner, founder of Selling Power Magazine and the Sales 2.0 conference, is going to discuss research he has gathered about motivation and how setting the proper mindset can lay the groundwork for extraordinary performance. Then we boil down what that means in terms of actionable advice and practical tips sales profes

http://www.meetup.com/Enterprise-Sales-Meetup/events/227337405/

 

****NYVM - January 19****

-Submitted by Chloe Bearce

We invite you to join us on January 21st for the New York Video Meetup in its new home 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!

http://www.meetup.com/nyvideo/events/226112961/

 

****Free Screening of CodeGirl at Doran Jones - January 20****

-Submitted by Doran Jones

Doran Jones is proud to present a free screening of the new documentary CodeGirl and networking event at our Urban Development Center in the South Bronx. Our special guest for the evening will be NYC CTO Minerva Tantoco! January 20, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. More details and registration at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/codegirl-movie-at-doran-jones-tickets-19956835432

 

****Tech and Women – It’s Time for DISRUPTION! - January 25****

-Submitted by Lauren Keyson

Since technology communities these days are dominated by men, women encounter different challenges that often lead them to leave the tech space. This disruptive event will ...Read More in the event page
http://www.meetup.com/Disruptive-Technologists-in-NYC/events/226775835/

 

****Interactive Workshop: How to Make Meaningful Connections - January 26****

-Submitted by Miriam Garcia

Learn how to create meaningful connections with anyone: from people you’d like to know socially to strangers at networking events to high-value people outside your social circle. In this interactive workshop on 1/26 at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP, you’ll learn that script and practice it in a fun, supportive environment, and you’ll come away with a skill that can help you professionally and personally throughout your life. The instructor is Josh Spodek.

http://bit.ly/1QqLIok

 

****Daniel Markovitz MBA/Lecturer Stanford University: “Building the Fit Organization" - January 26****

-Submitted by Jason Malki

This workshop, based on the new book, "Building the Fit Organization," distills the lessons from the Toyota Production System into six core concepts, and couches them in the easily understandable language of physical fitness and athletic excellence. By the end of the talk, you’ll have a good idea of how to go about making your organization faster, more competitive, and better able to win in your market.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daniel-markovitz-mbalecturer-stanford-university-building-the-fit-organization-tickets-19787258222

 

****Apply to the WeFestival for Women Entrepreneurs****

-Submitted by Jessica Lawrence

The Women's Entrepreneurs Festival, now in its 6th year, will be held April 13 and 14, 2016 in NYC. Co-founded by Joanne Wilson and Nancy Hechinger, it is a unique event dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs who are in the trenches of building their business. Application deadline is February 1, 2016: http://www.wefestival.com/page/992426/apply-to-attend/ For more information: http://www.wefestival.com/home/

 

****Alley Boost Mixer - February 2****

-Submitted by Jason Malki

Join us as we come together for a night of startup/tech networking and story sharing. If you don't have a specific agenda, hang out and mingle with like-minded folks and enjoy the great atmosphere. Who knows who you'll meet or what you'll learn! You must be 21+ to attend.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alley-boost-mixer-tickets-19456543044

 

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//GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS//

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**** Project Entrepreneur Venture Competition – DEADLINE - January 8****

-Submitted by Carmen M.

Project Entrepreneur is a foundation and competition sponsored by Rent the Runway and UBS for female entrepreneurs. Mission: encourage other women to establish their own disruptive businesses. Apply to win $10,000 in funding and an accelerator program. Registration/Application: http://projectentrepreneur.org/apply/

 

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

 

Founding Sponsors:

Gotham Ventures

Wilson Sonsini

 

Annual Education Sponsor:

General Assembly

 

Annual Premier Sponsor:

Infor

 

Annual Sustaining Sponsors:

Bloomberg

Google

IBM

Microsoft

MLB Advanced Media

WeWork

 

Annual Supporting Sponsor:

Techstars

 

Live Event Video Stream Provided By:

MLB Advanced Media

 

Closed Captioning of Live Video Stream Provided By:

VITAC

 

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HOW TO REACH NYTM

 

NYTM Website: nytm.org

Page for Applying to Demo: nytm.org/about/apply-to-demo

Page for Made in NYC Info and Application: nytm.org/made

Site for Tickets: nytm.org/monthly_meetup

Newsletter Submissions: nytm.org/events

 

E-Mail:

Jessica Lawrence, Executive Director: [address removed]

Andy Saldaña, Director of Operations: [address removed]

Casey Taylor, Community Manager: [address removed]

 

Twitter:

@nytm

@jessicalawrence (Jessica)

@cholocouture (Andy)

@casatay (Casey)

 

 

 

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