| After New York City became a hotspot for COVID-19, many departed. Some hoped to reduce their risk of infection, but for a substantial number, sheltering in place for weeks demonstrated that their “only in New York” jobs could be done from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. With the shift to remote work, many companies are re-evaluating the need to maintain their pre-COVID-19 footprint in NYC, but, as one investor told us, “don't bet against the Big Apple.” As a global financial center, media mecca and perhaps America’s most international city, it will always be a magnet for dreamers like entrepreneurs and investors. But how will this startup hub change in the near future? For some insights, we surveyed nine top NYC investors: - Eric Hippeau, Lerer Hippeau
- Chad Anderson, Space Capital
- Nihal Mehta, Eniac Ventures
- David Levinson, AF Ventures (formerly AccelFoods)
- Hans Morris, Nyca Partners
- Matt Turck, FirstMark
- Zach Aarons, MetaProp
- Andrew Ive, Big Idea Ventures
- Andrew Ackerman, urbantech, Dreamit Ventures
We strive to present a broad range of voices in our investor surveys, but we sometimes fall short. All of the respondents in this survey are men.
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- Who is a leader in a specific market or vertical?
- Who has the conviction to underwrite pathbreaking investments?
- Who do you want to have by your side for the next decade as your startup grows?
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