Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#1

Post by Nickste » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 2:39 PM UTC

Hi, I'm a techy business dev. working for an app development company in Cape Town, South Africa.

I'll be in New York City on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th September; and would love to visit any New York based tech companies.

If you're doing something interesting; have a great startup culture that I could learn from; or just feel like chatting to someone from the tip of Africa - please let me know!

Any referrals or introductions would also be sincerely appreciated!

More info about me here: http://nicksmit.co.za or http://touchlab.co.za You can also get in touch with me here: @nickste

edit: I'd really like to visit FourSquare - I'm really interested in what they're doing in the mobile space - so please let me know if you've got any contacts!

Re: Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#2

Post by JshWright » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 2:56 PM UTC

New York in general, or New York City?

It's around a 7 hour drive from one end of the state to the other.

Re: Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#3

Post by Nickste » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 3:02 PM UTC

JshWright wrote: post #2

New York in general, or New York City? It's around a 7 hour drive from one end of the state to the other.

Good point - New York City! I've edited the primary submission to reflect. Thanks for the headsup!

Re: Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#4

Post by bmac27 » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 3:35 PM UTC

Stop by General Assembly; (http://generalassemb.ly/) you can most likely get a tour of the place or sign up for one of the classes they have that day. Just let them know beforehand that you'd like to check out the space. Great vibe & atmosphere. Lots of other startups & incubators/workspaces in the area (Flatiron) as well.

Re: Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#5

Post by Nickste » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 3:39 PM UTC

bmac27 wrote: post #4

Stop by General Assembly; ( http://generalassemb.ly/ ) you can most likely get a tour of the place or sign up for one of the classes they have that day. Just let them know beforehand that you'd like to check out the space. Great vibe & atmosphere. Lots of other startups & incubators/workspaces in the area (Flatiron) as well.

Thanks for this - will definitely get in touch with them.

Re: Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#6

Post by j45 » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 3:47 PM UTC

FogCreek does tours sometimes from what I vaguely recall..

Re: Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#7

Post by scottilee » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 3:57 PM UTC

You should make a list of companies you are interested in and email them to schedule a visit.

Tell them what you want to accomplish during your visit and make sure to research the company beforehand.

Re: Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#8

Post by sudonim » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 4:00 PM UTC

bmac27 wrote: post #4

Stop by General Assembly; ( http://generalassemb.ly/ ) you can most likely get a tour of the place or sign up for one of the classes they have that day. Just let them know beforehand that you'd like to check out the space. Great vibe & atmosphere. Lots of other startups & incubators/workspaces in the area (Flatiron) as well.

My company http://customer.io works out of General Assembly. Happy to give you a tour. Feel free to send me an email: colin at customer io

Re: Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#9

Post by highace » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 4:10 PM UTC

sudonim wrote: post #8

bmac27 wrote: post #4

Stop by General Assembly; ( http://generalassemb.ly/ ) you can most likely get a tour of the place or sign up for one of the classes they have that day. Just let them know beforehand that you'd like to check out the space. Great vibe & atmosphere. Lots of other startups & incubators/workspaces in the area (Flatiron) as well.

My company http://customer.io works out of General Assembly. Happy to give you a tour. Feel free to send me an email: colin at customer io

Good job on your site, just had a look and I think it looks great. Interesting service too. Do you have many users?

Re: Ask HN: Can I visit your tech business in NY City?

#10

Post by ibejoeb » Sat, Sep 15, 2012, 4:14 PM UTC

bmac27 wrote: post #4

Stop by General Assembly; ( http://generalassemb.ly/ ) you can most likely get a tour of the place or sign up for one of the classes they have that day. Just let them know beforehand that you'd like to check out the space. Great vibe & atmosphere. Lots of other startups & incubators/workspaces in the area (Flatiron) as well.

If you're around Friday evening, stop in for happy hour. There's always lots of folks hanging out, networking, showing off their stuff. Kicks off around 6.