Under30CEO Awards: 48 Young Entrepreneurs to Watch in New York City
This summer, Under30CEO launched a nationwide campaign to discover the most promising young entrepreneurs from all across the United States. The goal of the Under30CEO Awards is to highlight the next big innovators, leaders, and world changers from our Top 10 Cities for Young Entrepreneurs.
In order to qualify, the entrepreneurs had to meet revenue requirements of between $50,000 and $10,000,000 (OR) over 10,000 users, (OR) have between $50,000 and $10,000,000 in funding, under the age of 30.
The following are the 2012 Under30CEO Award Winners from New York City. New York’s young entrepreneurs had over $46,100,000 in revenues, $27,500,000 in funding and employed over 380 people. Congratulations to all of the winners!
Description: FUNK-tional Enterprises a manufacturing company that specializes in “fashion solutions†and accessories for women. Since the company’s inception in 2009, it quickly surpassed the $1 million sales mark during its first year of business. Their best-selling CitySlips brand is available at retailers including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Von Maur, DSW, Bliss Spas, Bed Bath & Beyond, The Shopping Channel, ShopNBC and more. The company has been featured on Fox News, The Today Show, The View, New York Daily News, CNN, Forbes, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Brides Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine.
Description: Taykey is a Real-Time Topical Advertising platform that creates brand agility and discovers new hidden consumers. We find what’s topical for your audience and align you with it, in real-time. Originally founded in Israel, Taykey is backed by Sequoia Capital, SoftBank Capital & CP Lantern with global offices and New York City headquarters.
Description: Company located in Miami, FL. and Los Angeles, CA. (Although many transactions take place in or around NY, NY). Most successful brand partnership (product placement, endorsement, strategic partnerships) firm in history within the music business representing over 50 consumer brands as well as 85% of the Top 40 recording artists in the world and 14 major record labels. Done deals for Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Flo Rida, T-Pain, Akon, Drake, LMFAO, Lil Wayne, Britney Spears, and Kesha amongst many others.