Dear NYU Tisch Center HI HUB Incubator Friends,

Happy New Year, and welcome to the first 2024 issue of our newsletter! I hope you've all had a fantastic start to the new year.

For me, the year has taken off at an exhilarating pace. I'm thrilled to share that I'll be representing our school as a panel moderator at CES, engaging with numerous industry leaders. Following CES, I'll be heading to Abu Dhabi and Dubai for our January-term class.

Exciting news for our community: preparations for the Pitch Day Competition in Tulsa, scheduled for May 2-4, 2024, are in full swing, thanks to our host, Atento Capital. This event promises to be a remarkable opportunity for our cohort members to connect with new investors and showcase their innovations.

There's much more to look forward to from our incubator this year, and we always value your input. Feel free to share your thoughts and feedback about this newsletter directly with me at rk104@nyu.edu.

I wish you all the best and happy reading!

Best regards,

Dr. K

Travel is back, baby! It's back, smarter, and safer, thanks to AI and some innovative technologies. Join us at ces2024. Dr. Richie Karaburun of NYU kicks off with a look at how the pandemic is shaping travel trends. Then we'll hear from Susan Black who'll take us on a virtual travel tour like none other with Wowzitude, Yemi Oshinnaiye of TSA (take notes about your flight), Janette Roush of NYCTourism who's putting AI to work, and Arlie Sisson who's letting us know how Hyatt found its high-tech groove. | The Virtual Events Group |

The release of the social media marketplace TikTok Shop has rivaled companies such as Amazon, with $17.5 billion in merchandise value on track to be brought to the app.

The rise of social media e-commerce shows shocking trends among young shoppers, with what could be a ground-breaking surge in 2024 and beyond.

Companies on this list are in their first three years of growth, pulling from over 150 of the best performers in their field based on their progress so far and expected performance in the upcoming year.

Each company offers its own description and mission, so read all about the 2024 class here.

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Harvard Business Review reports on China's 82% increase in EV sales in recent years and 60% of total world EV ownership. This article gives the history and context of China's EV boom and the companies behind its growth who are the biggest winners in the market, paving the way forward to record sales.

Entrepreneur breaks down the various advantages that have been brought to business ownership and franchising in recent years. Advances include new payroll management, new marketing strategies, and analytics for sales decisions. Read about how these have changed the franchising space here.

Read the full article by PhocusWire