Two years ago, Mashable was a virtual company of about a dozen people, reaching an audience of a few million visitors each month. Working as Editor-in-Chief from my home office in Virginia, I knew we were at an inflection point and was deciding between moving my life and work to either New York or San Francisco to help take our business to the next level.
Ultimately, I chose New York, a decision that has undoubtedly been one of the most important in Mashable’s history. Today, our publication reaches an audience of nearly 20 million people each month, employs more than 30 people in our NYC office, and sits at the intersection of technology, media, entertainment, business, marketing, and fashion. To me, it’s no coincidence that the leaders in these industries also call New York home, which has enabled Mashable to grow from a blog about technology and social media into a media company covering the impact of digital on every facet of life.
When I think about Mashable and the companies represented in the “Only in the Alley” calendar, so much of what we do is only possible because we’re in New York, applying digital to revolutionize the myriad industries that are represented here. While Silicon Valley will always be a home to remarkable technological innovation and progress, Silicon Alley has emerged as a truly unique place to create companies as diverse as the people who call it home. - Adam Ostrow
My boss and friend, Adam Ostrow’s fantastic opening for the “Only in the Alley” calendar featuring NYC startups.
Source: Mashable
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