We don't know about you all, but we're still riding high on the positive energy from last week's final events. We are in complete awe of our zahntrepreneurs…and so is the rest of the community! Check out some of the things we heard from our special guests who attended our events last week:“I drank the Zahn Kool-Aid, it tastes great and I want some more! Please consider me a friend to the program and call on me if you think there is any way that I can be helpful.” – Matthew Washington “I was blown away with the poise of the students delivering their pitches and the… Read More »
We're still glowing from the excitement of last night's Final Pitch. The caliber of startups in the Zahn Center's program this year was extraordinary, and those who pitched at the Final were best of the best. They've already received invitations to Techstars and have been encouraged to apply for Echoing Green Fellowships. Congratulations to all who presented last night. The audience was inspired by your vision for innovations that will make this world a better place.I'm pleased to announce this year's Grand Prize winners:Zahn Social Impact Prize Winner ($25,000)… Read More »
Yesterday 650 students, faculty and community members discovered the “next big thing” at the Zahn Innovation Center's fourth annual Demo Day, where 90 student entrepreneurs from the City College of New York shared their startups. It was a beautiful day to learn about the Internet of Things, test out new apps, play with social entrepreneurship prototypes, and see how technology innovations can make our city a better place.These student entrepreneurs are part of the current Zahn Innovation Center competition cohort and have been developing their ideas in an Lean Startup Bootcamp… Read More »
Why should California get all the credit? Silicon Alley is happening right here in New York City–a movement to develop new technologies and base tech startups in the five boroughs. Some of our startups will lead this movement…and better yet, they're all founded by women.If this excites you, then youll want to check out the startups competing for the Standard Chartered Women+Tech4NYC Prize on Demo Day. Theyre ready to show you how they're solving New York City's civic issues with awesome technologies.Be sure to check out teams like:Gleam €“ 1 in 5 New Yorkers… Read More »
Are you a techie who loves to geek out? Are you the first of your friends to download the latest app? Then youll want to check out the startups competing for the Zahn Technology Prize on Demo Day. Theyre ready to dapp you up (someone please tell me what that means!) and share their cool inventions and apps with you.Be sure to check out teams like:Hybridia €“ They're going to save so many more lives with their affordable device for laparoscopic surgery.Class Lit €“ This app connects students to resources and makes learning so lit.The Sous Chef €“ You can end… Read More »
Are you the first to volunteer for a service trip or sign up for an international policy class? Do you love to learn about new cultures and discuss environmental or economic issues? Then youll want to check out the startups competing for the Zahn Social Impact Prize on Demo Day. Theyre ready to tackle the world's toughest social issues with cool innovations.Be sure to check out teams like:HandyNYC – This team combines a Tom's model with STEM education. What could be more handy?Veripad – You'd be shocked to know how many counterfeit prescription drugs are sold in third world… Read More »
Have you been dreaming about having a Smart House since 1999? (Yeah, we just threw it back to the Disney Channel.) Then you'll want to check out the startups competing for the Kaylie Connected Hardware Prize on Demo Day. They're ready to show off smart inventions that'll make Alexa seem so last year.Be sure to check out teams like:OnPointe – Their device will not only prevent dancers' injuries, but it will teach dancers how to improve their form.Notifier – Looking to protect the things that are most valuable to you? The Notifier has your back.Migo – They're designing a… Read More »
For many of the student founders in our competition, the startups they've cultivated during this year's Lean Startup Bootcamp began as lifelong passions or problems they've dedicated themselves to solving. In just one week, these passions will be put on display to the general public at our annual Demo Day. The City College and Harlem community will celebrate the work of 24 startups competing for $140,000 in categories ranging from connected hardware to social impact. Audience members will play with prototypes and learn about technologies that will change the way we live,… Read More »
Last week marked the end of another successful internship program! Thanks to the generous sponsorship from BNY Mellon, the Zahn Center placed students in paid internships with the following social enterprises and nonprofits:Echoing GreenBridges VenturesB Lab CorpGlobal Futures GroupImpact HubEV BoxShadeDuro UASBusiness Initiative Corporation Of New YorkLe Sel FoundationEvery internship position offered a diverse experience for the specific student, from marketing to engineering. Last week, each intern shared what they learned throughout the semester… Read More »
Diversity creates innovation. Darlene Gillard Jones, a founding member at digitalundivided, shared this thought on Monday, April 18th amongst other female leaders at the Zahn Innovation Centers panel event, Decoding the Gender Divide. This quote seems obvious to any changemaker or entrepreneur, but facts show that gender diversity simply doesnt exist in STEM fields where disruptive innovation is essential to progress. Women represent only 24% of STEM fields, and theres significantly more disparity when it comes to minority women. Thats why the Zahn Innovation Center in… Read More »
Last Updated: 10/08/2020 22:24