NYC Founder Interviews

Oct 16 From Nightlife to a Restaurant Cluster: What Barış Köroğlu’s NYC Portfolio Shows About Hospitality Economics Day-to-night rooms, landlord partnerships and nightlife programming: three business lessons from a New York hospitality portfolio. Partner content. Oct 16 The Business of Social Dining in NYC: Why Restaurants Are Betting on Nights Built for Meeting People (2026) Group-dinner apps, drink-sending apps and ticketed supper clubs share one logic: fill slow nights, collect in advance and lean on drinks. What operators should… Oct 15 Borough Hiring Shifts: Tech and Creative Operations Expand Footprint Across Long Island City and Brooklyn Navy Yard New York State Department of Labor metrics demonstrate strong job creation in outer-borough innovation clusters, where advanced manufacturing, clean tech, and … Oct 15 The Death of Paper Invoicing: How NYC Independent Businesses Are Adopting Real-Time Digital Payment Rails With interest rates maintaining real capital costs and supply chains demanding faster settlements, New York retailers, wholesalers, and professional service pr… Oct 15 Midtown South Tech Resurgence: How AI Engineering Teams Are Reclaiming Flatiron and SoHo Commercial Lofts Sub-5,000 square foot boutique loft spaces across Flatiron, NoMad, and SoHo are seeing rapid absorption as generative AI labs, design studios, and fintech team… Oct 14 Thursday’s Sky Shift: Rethinking Communication Under a Gemini Moon Today’s Gemini Moon stirs thoughts and dialogues around national identity and alliances. With Mars dancing in Gemini, it’s a day for rethinking how… Oct 13 The Emperor Has No Chef’s Hat: Why the Michelin Guide Is Gastronomy’s Most Expensive Illusion From $1.5M municipal payola and ghost inspectors to the Per Se Grade C sanitary shock: an investigative deep-dive into the scandals, lawsuits, and commercial m… Oct 13 Midweek Reflections: Under the Aquarius Moon’s Gaze As the Moon sits in Aquarius, our communications and ideals are spotlighted, diving deep into the collective mindset. The USA’s natal chart reveals how t… Oct 12 Tuesday’s Crossroads: The Lunar Path in Aries With the Moon nestled in Aries, the United States’ 4th house illuminates matters of home and heritage. It’s a time to confront both personal and co… Oct 11 Monday’s Steady Pulse: Capricorn’s Call for Diligence Today, the Moon finds itself in Capricorn, drawing focus to America’s 2nd house of economy and values—a fitting landscape for a Monday. With Saturn in Pi… Oct 4 Monday’s Soft Start: A Leo Moon’s Call to Lead As the Moon sits in Leo today, it lights up America’s house of ideals and communications. This is a moment to express the bold and brave thoughts swirlin… Oct 4 Iran’s Currency Turmoil Sends Ripples Through NYC’s Global Trade Hubs This week’s turmoil in Iran’s currency markets is hitting home for New York businesses with global reach. From Midtown banks to Astoria grocers, the impact is Oct 3 Renaissance Festivals Spark New Opportunities for NYC’s Artisans and Entrepreneurs Renaissance festivals are drawing record crowds in New York City this autumn, creating new business opportunities for local artisans and small vendors. The Oct 3 A Tale of Two Leases: The Subtle Art of Office Space Signaling When JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley renew their office leases in Midtown, it’s not just about square footage—it’s a nuanced dance of market sign… Oct 3 $92 PSF: Midtown Leasing Uptick Anchored by Heavyweights Midtown Manhattan’s office leasing market is seeing a resurgence this autumn, with heavy hitters like JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley renewing their le… Oct 3 Sunday’s Shifts: Aquarius Moon Lights the Way Forward Under the watchful eye of the Aquarius Moon, America’s communication channels are in the spotlight. Reflect on collective ideals and how they shape our p… Oct 2 Trump’s Grip on GOP Shapes Senate Midterms—and NYC’s Economic Outlook As Senate midterms approach, Donald Trump’s influence over GOP candidates is fueling uncertainty in New York’s business community. From Wall Street to local Oct 2 NYC Pet Market Pounces on Surging Demand for Cat Food Amid Shifting Consumer Habits Google Trends data this autumn shows a sharp rise in cat food interest across NYC, sparking a boom for local pet retailers and startups. The shift signals new Oct 2 Saturday’s Buzz: Gemini Moon Sparks Conversations The Moon buzzes through Gemini today, engaging the American discourse and energizing dialogue across the nation’s cultural landscape. Expect lively excha… Oct 1 Hedging Halloween: Wall Street’s Autumn Ritual As October arrives, Wall Street asset managers are once again recalibrating their portfolios in anticipation of volatility. But what does this annual ritual re… Oct 1 Portfolio Jitters: The Cost of October’s Market Uncertainty As Wall Street recalibrates ahead of the Fed’s upcoming decisions, the tension mounts amongst NYC’s asset managers. This October promises yet anoth… Oct 1 Friday’s Turn: Focused Pursuit Under a Virgo Sun The Moon in Aquarius today prompts collective reflection on communication and ideals as Pluto continues to reshape the American narrative. Sep 30 Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rattle NYC’s Energy Markets and Supply Chains Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz this week have sent oil prices soaring, directly impacting New York City’s energy markets and supply chains. With Sep 30 $96 PSF: The Hidden Cost of Tech’s Wall Street Surge While NYC’s tech giants like Datadog and MongoDB celebrate significant Q3 gains, the commercial real estate sector grapples with ripple effects, notably …