Immigrant Entrepreneurs
He Had $75 When He Immigrated to the U.S. as a Refugee. Then He Started a Business — and Grew It to $1.2 Billion.
Payam Zamani, founder, chairman and CEO of private equity firm One Planet Group, faced numerous challenges as an immigrant entrepreneur, but none of them deterred him from his vision.
As a First-Gen Immigrant Founder, My Business Is More Than Just Income — It's a Legacy For My Kids. Here's How I Balance Work and Family.
I always had the desire to find creative solutions to life challenges, leading me to start my own business in 2007 as a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan. But after starting a family, it took on a new meaning.
When He Immigrated, Math Was the Only Language He Understood. Now He's Built That Knowledge Into a Franchise Making $30 Million a Year.
Mo Khalil now owns 70 Mathnasium locations.
He Began Selling Insurance to the Hispanic Community in the 1970s. Now His Family Owns a National Franchise With a Smart Strategy.
"The evolution of the immigrant community has changed everything."
How Immigrating From Argentina to the Bronx at 11 Prepared Her For Life as a Franchisee
Vanesa Ellis was no expert in mosquitos or lawn care, but other experiences made her a perfect fit for two home-care brands.
'You Need to be a Non-Expert': Why Billionaire Naveen Jain Believes Outsiders Make the Best Entrepreneurs
Naveen Jain founded microbiome testing and supplements company Viome by believing he didn't need expertise to disrupt an industry.
How To Start Your Own Business As An Immigrant In The United States
Here are some steps anyone can take when considering innovating in the United States and creating their own business.
How This Immigrant Founder and 'Shark Tank' Star is Changing How Kids Wash Their Hands
Here are the three lessons Shubham Issar has learned from building SoaPen.
How This Former Investment Banker Tapped into 5,000-Year-Old Skincare Traditions to Start His Own Brand
As Neel Patel builds his skincare brand Après Pacific, here are three lessons he has learned along the way.
In a Land of Entrepreneurs: Is America Doing Enough for Refugees and Immigrants?
Immigrants are more likely to start businesses than members of the native population. But to do so, they first need credit.
How Growing Up in a Communist Country Made Me the Leader I Am
Formative years in 1970s Poland impacted every aspect of my life, and taught me lifelong lessons that continue to enrich and empower.
How to Find the Right Mentor: Insights From an Immigrant Entrepreneur
Why empathizing with the unique challenges and perspectives of an immigrant business owner can be vital in an advisor, plus tips on finding the right one.
For Immigrants Looking to Start a Business in the U.S., It All Comes Down to Long-Term Vision and Strategy
Setting a strategy and choosing the right visa are critical for immigrants starting businesses in the U.S.
From Student to Tech-Startup Founder, How an Immigrant Entrepreneur Was Able to Thrive in the U.S.
Thriving in the United States as an immigrant is hard. Here are the steps this entrepreneur took to become a CEO in New York.
U.S. Immigration Through the International Entrepreneur Parole Program
The relaunched program aims to provide a new immigration solution for business owners looking to relocate to the United States.