Unstoppable New Yorkers: How These Entrepreneurs Mastered Uncertainty to Scale | Entrepreneurship | Apple Panel
Unstoppable New Yorkers: How These Entrepreneurs Mastered Uncertainty to Scale | Entrepreneurship | Apple Panel
Starting a business in New York City means relentless hustle, fierce competition, and zero margin for error. Jamila and Ali Wright, Adriana Carrig, Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, and Becky Lin knew this well and were ready to put in the work. But when the pandemic hit and the world shut down, they had to pivot to scale. In this live panel, hosted by Hala Taha at the iconic Apple Store in Soho, these founders share how they leveraged digital tools, storytelling, and community-building to transform their local startups into thriving businesses.
In this episode, Hala and the Panelists will discuss:
() Introduction
() The Spark Behind Their Business Journey
() How New York City Shaped Their Business Growth
() The Impact of COVID-19 on Their Business Model
() The Power of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship
() Strategies for Building Engaged Online Communities
() Leveraging Apple Products for Business Success
() Personal Habits and Key Entrepreneurship Lessons
Resources Mentioned:
Hala’s Podcast, Young and Profiting: bit.ly/_YAP-apple
Hala’s Agency, YAP Media: yapmedia.com
Little Words Project by Adriana Carrig: littlewordsproject.com
Chillhouse by Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton: https://chillhouse.com/
Brooklyn Tea by Jamila and Ali Wright: https://brooklyntea.com/
Lin and Daughters by Becky Lin: https://www.linanddaughters.com/
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Transcripts – youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking
