Author: Adam Aberback
The On Deck Team at Dirty Bird
Last week, the On Deck Team took a trip downtown to support one of our long time customers Dirty Bird To-Go. After sampling the delicious cuisine (fried chicken, mac-n-cheese and garlic kale), we sat down with owner and founder Joseph Ciriello to learn a bit more about the history of the Dirty Bird. A seasoned…
Mayor Bloomberg Steps Up to Bat #MadeinNY
It was a pretty epic week for the On Deck Team. CEO Noah Breslow was featured in Forbes; we announced our Colorado: Let’s Grow Together winner r+d Wine Shop; and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially “opened the doors” to our new offices at an inaugural press conference. With our rapid growth – increasing…
Colorado: Let’s Grow Together
To help celebrate the opening of our new regional Denver office, On Deck is giving one deserving Colorado business $10,000 to help grow. We received hundreds of incredible entries from a wide range of local businesses, and narrowed it down to our top 5 based on uniqueness and aspiration. Now, it’s up to you –…
Carissa Reiniger: On a Mission to Thank Small Businesses
This week, the On Deck Team sat down with the brains behind Thank You Small Business – the movement to raise awareness about the impact small businesses have on the national economy. As a big supporter of the grassroots movement, we wanted to share Carissa’s story and let others know how they can get involved.…
The Big Business of Small Business
Connecting Main Street to capital is vital, and serves as a vehicle for helping the overall economy. Studies show job creation, community outreach and “green” practices all tie back to small business. As a company, we’re dedicated to helping small businesses grow. That’s why we want to start sharing helpful information and data on the…
On Deck Team Boosts Efforts to Connect Small Businesses to Capital by Securing $42 million in Series D Financing
Yesterday, the On Deck Team announced it has raised $42 million in Series D growth financing led by a new investor, Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), alongside current backers RRE Ventures, SAP Ventures and First Round Capital. It was an exciting day over at our NYC headquarters, with plenty of media buzz from Bloomberg, TechCrunch and…
On Deck Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Most Promising Companies
The On Deck Team was thrilled today to learn we’d been named to the Forbes’ List of Most Promising Companies in America. Coming in at #94 alongside some of the best and brightest in the country, we’re excited to be placed among the fastest growing companies in America. CEO Noah Breslow said, “We are honored…
Hobbies Cost Money…Businesses Make Money
On Deck is excited to announce its role as a sponsor for “Thank You Small Business,” a movement to create awareness and support small businesses nationwide. The campaign is seeking to raise the general public’s awareness about small business’ true impact on the economy. According to TYSB, small businesses accounted for 68% of new jobs…
5 Questions With…Josh Jones, Senior Account Executive
1. Explain what you do in your role with On Deck. I explore, develop, and contract financial institutions such as independent sales organizations, small business funding advisors, leasing brokers and other companies to strengthen the business’ sales with On Deck. By helping expand their operation or fine-tune efficiencies, I increase our partners’ profitability and units…
New Year, Same Mission
The On Deck Team had a record breaking year in 2013 with a growth rate of over 100% and more than $350 million delivered to small businesses nationwide. By tripling the number of distribution partners to 1,500 nationwide, expanding our bank partnerships, and unveiling the On Deck API, we continued to advance our mission of…
Before & After: Whistle Stop Café
As a food-service industry veteran, Nora McGovern knew she was doing her Florida-based restaurant, The Whistle Stop Café, a disservice with the outdoor seating situation. Unable to secure financing from her local bank for some much-needed improvements she decided to turn to On Deck upon the suggestion of a colleague. Of the experience, she said:…
2012 Wrap Up: A Milestone Year for On Deck
As 2012 comes to a close, we’d like to remember all of the incredible moments we experienced together as a team. This was a milestone year for On Deck; we grew faster than ever before and connected thousands of small businesses to capital. Our favorite highlights: Named to the Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing…
Another Great Month Helping Small Business Owners
As November comes to a close we’re excited to be finishing yet another record month helping small businesses get the capital they need to grow! From restaurants and retailers to auto repair shops and physicians – our technology is delivering financing to more small business owners to buy inventory, hire employees and grow their businesses.…
Small Business Saturday and the Importance of Locally Owned Businesses
This Saturday marks the 3rd Annual Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting the local small businesses that make up the fabric of our communities. With strong promotion from founding partner American Express, Small Business Saturday is bringing critical attention to the importance of small businesses during the most publicized shopping week of the…
5 Questions with…Brian Solomon, Head Recruiter
This week, Head Recruiter for On Deck Brian Solomon sheds some light on one of our most outward facing departments: Talent Management. 1. Explain what you do in your role with On Deck. I support our sales, corporate, and technology teams with all of their hiring needs. I get to work with our most experienced…