Startup Beat

@bentossell Hey Ben, thanks for asking. StartUp Beat is different because we want to take a Humans Of New York approach to startups. We’re big fans of the likes of VentureBeat, TechCrunch and The Next Web but for us their attention has shifted to general tech news (example: covering larger companies such as Apple, Google, etc.). While they are free to do this, it now seems like a lot of smaller yet equally deserving businesses are going ignored. Many publications are simply not taking a global approach to startup news anymore, which is a shame. Sure, cities and hub centres may get profiled, but the reality is they are treated like distant entities, separate from a global startup scene which is all too often focused on the west. Thank you for your comments. We're going to be addressing this and making improvements. There is an information load, you’re right. I think what is most important, is that we've felt historically there was a lot of interesting news with smaller startups that was overlooked. And our goal is to bring them to light. Very best, Oli

@oliggriffin Ok cool. I like the whole 'covering the smaller, deserving businesses' and the global aspect. BUT, combining smaller startups and having the range be a global one - there is going to be SO SO SO much to cover. How do you plan on doing so? PH is an example of just how many products/companies launch everyday from all around the world. Covering them all will be one hell of a job

@bentossell So, what I'm thinking is using a journalistic device, known in the UK as Vox Pops, - voice of the people - to get to as many startups as possible. So, instead of asking the business and tech royalty for their opinions on breaking news, I'd rather reach out to startups for their hot take. I would not profess to be able to cover every company launch as and when they happen. What I can say is that we will cover startup news first and foremost, and use the opinions of new founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs where we want to use supporting comments. Thanks, please follow up with more questions if you have them! Oli

@oliggriffin @startupbeat Congrats on the rebranding Oli & co., it looks great!

@alikafridi Hey Ali, you raise a good point. We want to cover innovative launches no matter where they are in the world. For us, an exciting launch will trump any news from established players. We want to help startups spread their own message. For me, personally, the international picture has always been the most interesting angle of any topic so hunting these news stories will be a hobby as much as it is a vocation. Additionally, we want to publish stories that startups can take advantage of. For example, in the past week we have covered a number of new incubator launches, hoping to alert smaller startups to the opportunities available to them. These opportunities can and will transcend international borders, and so will the attention that follows them. Thanks for asking and please follow up if you would like more clarification. Very best, Oli