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Christina Choi

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Always look one step ahead in your career

Recent graduate Jenny Armstrong didn’t expect to work full-time at a children’s learning startup after completing a master’s degree in biomedical science. After an impromptu chat turned interview with Tiggly co-founder Bart Clareman (who’s also her cousin), she landed an operations associate position, where she’s taken on all types of responsibilities that range from product development to […]
Entrepreneurship: it’s a chance to see your ideas come to life, says AlleyWire founder

Member Spotlight is a series that showcases the entrepreneurs behind emerging companies. In this edition, we recently chatted with Neil St. Clair of AlleyWire. AlleyWire is a video-centered media outlet and discovery platform. They’ve showcased over 250 innovative startups and founders in New York City since September 2013 in the form of short informative video stories. […]
How one founder is bringing foodies and farmers together

While working as a trained chef in Europe, Janelle Maiocco enjoyed cooking and indulging in delicious, locally sourced ingredients. But when she returned to the States, she found out that it was much harder to buy directly from nearby farms. With a newfound goal to make fresh, inexpensive organic food readily accessible to consumers, Janelle […]
How Bindo is flipping the lid on retail—and why they love stress

When it comes to working in a startup, the experience can be likened to a roller coaster ride. “Think of the biggest roller coaster you’ve ever seen,” says serial entrepreneur and Bindo co-founder David Bozin. “Now multiply that size by 10 with intense rises and falls — that is the typical life of an entrepreneur.” […]
Closet queen: 99dresses founder on business plans, accelerators, and fashion startups

Nikki Durkin, 22, loves to shop. So it’s not surprising that she found herself in a situation that countless women find themselves in: She was spending thousands of dollars on clothes with most of them sitting in her closet – unworn with tags attached. Many of her friends had the same problem, so she wanted […]
Entrepreneurship is the ticket to freedom

Let’s face it: It’s inevitable that you will hit the dreaded workout plateau and be bored with your usual routine. When you’re forced to change up your fitness regime, it can seem a little overwhelming. How do you choose from the plethora of activities available — from trendy fitness classes (underwater spinning) to old-world martial […]
Failure is not an option for me

We recently chatted with Renata Black, the founder of Empowered By You, for our Member Spotlight series. This member of New York City’s WeWork 175 Varick St is first and foremost a philanthropist through her commitment to eliminate poverty in the world. When she was spearheading a microfinance program in India, she discovered her passion […]
Don’t wait for everything to be perfect—just run with it

After hitting a bar or two, it’s easy to forget how many drinks you’ve knocked back. Getting an accurate read on your blood alcohol concentration is imperative before you operate heavy machinery or get behind the wheel. This is where Alcohoot steps in. The smart phone breathalyzer tracks how many drinks you’ve consumed and displays […]
Know your exit strategy before you even start

We recently sat down with Joel G. Kinney, founder of Fort Point Legal and counsel to the entrepreneur community in Boston, for our Member Spotlight series. His clients include startups and small businesses in many industries from low-tech greenhouses to cutting-edge HTML 5 gaming programs. Here’s what he shared: I didn’t have any intention of founding […]
No handshakes or bookies required with social betting app YouBetMe

Justin Jarman, cofounder of YouBetMe, has been betting with friends for as long as they can remember. This friendly habit inspired him and his co-founder to launch a fun, social app that helps people place and keep track of their casual wagers. Handshakes, not required. We saw down with him for our Member Spotlight feature […]
Snapette: how a shopping excursion led to a discovery app

When Jinhee Kim had a difficult time navigating the quaint, cobblestoned streets of London’s Notting Hill during a window-shopping excursion, she questioned why there wasn’t an app for consumers to discover shops around them in real time. “Location-based apps like Foursquare and Yelp were popular for food options, but I couldn’t find one for fashion […]
Leaving her mark on the world, one student at a time

We recently sat down with Fawziah Qadir, the New York City program coordinator for Global Glimpse, for our Member Spotlight series. This 29-year-old Fulton Center member is spearheading the education non-profit’s New York branch to inspire young students to become responsible global citizens. A self-proclaimed “eternal optimist” and “social entrepreneur”, Qadir always knew that she […]
Crowdskout: changing the way content marketers understand their audience

Member Spotlight is a series that showcases the entrepreneurs behind emerging companies. In this edition, we recently sat down with Zack Christenson and George Yates of Crowdskout in Washington D.C. Crowdskout is a growing startup building a data and analytics platform to help publishers and marketers connect with their audience. These native Midwesterners are combining […]
Want to plan a successful event? Ask planner Lynn McCary

Event planning is a notoriously stressful business, but New York City-based entrepreneur Lynn McCary makes sure every event runs seamlessly under her watch through quick problem solving and expert multitasking. McCary, the founder of Lynn McCary Events (LME), runs her own boutique event planning company that specializes in fundraising for cultural organizations. With over 20 […]
The key to a work-life balance: identify your priorities

One of the first things startups need to figure out is a legal structure. Serial entrepreneur and founder of CorpNet.com Nellie Akalp is helping startups and small business owners protect, manage and keep business in compliance with all their legal requirements. Akalp started her incorporation filing service with her business partner of 16 years and […]
Have a vision and be willing to take risks to make it happen

We recently sat down with Nancy Prager in Washington D.C., founder of Prager Law PLLC and counsel to many startups and small businesses, for our member spotlight series. Here’s what she shared: I’m originally from Memphis, Tenn., home of Elvis, BB King and BBQ. I was always interested in progressive causes, so I wound up […]
Tablelist founder merges nightlife and tech

Reserving table service at a popular nightclub on a bustling Saturday night can seem impossible. Boston-based startup Tablelist, however, aims to make that process easier by giving everyone the chance to get VIP treatment at a click of a button through the app. They’re getting rid of the archaic system of booking tables with promoters […]
Your first idea is never going to be perfect

C.J. Cross, founder of The FitBase, has worked in a diverse range of industries before he made the leap into entrepreneurship. We sat down with him for this member spotlight series in Washington D.C. – a series that showcases the individuals behind startups and small businesses. Here’s what he shared: Sports have always been a […]