Von Tobel: New York Had Almost No Tech Startup Community in 2008
Alexa von Tobel · LearnVest: Alexa von Tobel · Dec 18, 2017 · at 16:31
LearnVest founder Alexa von Tobel describes starting a consumer internet company in New York City during the 2008 financial crisis.
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“There was not a startup community truly in New York”
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