This is a guest post from Ekoventure Co-Founder and Dogpatch Labs NY Resident Dan Gruneberg — After working for several weeks in the lab, I have been thinking a lot about OC. I have already directly benefitted from OC multiple times – here are a few things specifically: Facebook Connect specifics, design and UX process, and API data structure.
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Sure, the tasty snacks, cold drinks, helpful events, ultra-high ceilings, and proximity to Grey Dog, are all awesome as well – but I have derived real value in just six weeks from those around me. I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone can do together and am sure the next six months will bring about a ton of value to all participating.

With all of this in mind, I’m now thinking that every startup should do everything it can to get into one of these OC spaces. Your work quality, creativity, and problem solving speed will improve because of it. Clearly not everyone will have an opportunity like this, but if you have the knowledge of these places, I’d do a whole heck of a lot to make it happen.  You’ll thank…well, yourself for it later.