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Introduction at Startup School NY 2014
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Alexis Ohanian welcomes attendees to Startup School NY 2014
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Welcome to Startup School NY!
Alexis Ohanian kicks off Startup School NY 2014 with enthusiasm, celebrating the event's significance in New York City. He engages the audience by asking about their boroughs, creating a lively atmosphere and emphasizing the unique energy of the city.
"- Hi everybody. Ya'll realize this is the first Startup School here in the amazing, one of a kind, unparalleled, New York City. It's exciting! Yes. This is the city that made me. I'm from Brooklyn, an..."
The Legacy of Startup School
Ohanian reflects on the origins of Startup School, sharing his personal experience as a participant in the first event in Boston. He highlights the importance of connecting early-stage founders with peers and mentors, fostering a community of doers rather than just dreamers.
"[audience cheering] Nice. Were those boos? Is that Brooklyn going on? We know- we know Brooklyn's the best borough, we don't need to rub it in their faces. [audience cheering] I'm gonna get in trouble..."
Embracing the Moment
Alexis encourages attendees to seize the opportunity presented by Startup School, acknowledging the ongoing World Cup and praising the commitment of founders who chose to be there. He emphasizes the value of networking and learning from fellow entrepreneurs.
"Right, we don't want to have scenesters. We don't want to have people who are just sort of talking about doing startups. We want to be with people who are doing it. And so, know that you're in a reall..."
The Rise of Entrepreneurship
Ohanian shares insights from his recent university tour, noting the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit among students. He reflects on the evolution of entrepreneurship over the years and inspires the audience to take advantage of the current technological landscape to create impactful ventures.
"happens. Uh, but look I just wanted to point one other thing, you know, we're also lucky enough to have, I think it's there are now 28 Y Combinator companies that are based here in New York. And this ..."
Changing the World with Technology
In a powerful closing statement, Alexis emphasizes the accessibility of entrepreneurship in the internet age. He encourages attendees to leverage technology and seize the moment, reminding them that they can change the world with just a laptop, highlighting the transformative power of the new economy.
"stress enough. Right? I've just gotten done an 80 University tour across the country. All right, I got to visit 80 universities, well and Canada, our hat to the north. - Wooo - Yes, Canada. And I've s..."