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Colombian entrepreneur challenges LinkedIn with a human-centric networking platform

Christian Benavides, a musician, philosopher, and techpreneur, is on a mission to revolutionize professional networking with Januus, a platform for authentic connections.

Emmanuel Obasuyi, co-founder, Onye. Credit: Emmanuel Obasuyi

Emmanuel Obasuyi, Founder of AfricaTech NYC, Scales His Startup in Nigeria

Emmanuel Obasuyi, co-founder of Onye, is on a mission to bridge the digital divide in healthcare. He is now scaling his health-tech startup in his home country of Nigeria. Along the way, Obasuyi has also built an Africa Tech community in New York, connecting innovators and fueling new ideas.

How I Secured Capital for My Early-Stage Startup as an Immigrant

I came to the U.S. with a dream of building my own business. Like many immigrants, I lacked a strong network for a ‘friends and family’ round. How did I manage to secure 150K in funding with nothing but an idea, while still on an H1B visa?

International Innovators to Meet U.S. Capital at This Season’s Must-Attend Climate Event

Global startups, U.S. investors, and nonprofits will come together for International Innovators Meet U.S. Capital on September 25 at Civic Hall during Climate Week NYC.

‘What moves the needle’: The Vertical unveils Immigrant Founders Report

On March 21, The Vertical announced the Immigrant Founders Report at ‘What moves the needle,’ an inaugural event

From refugee to fintech trailblazer: How Lamine Zarrad is improving America’s credit scores

Born in Azerbaijan during its time as a Soviet Republic, Austin-based entrepreneur Lamine Zarrad has learned to not take freedom for granted. He now aims to liberate Americans from the burden of poor credit, a problem that plagues half of the U.S. population.

The Vertical's Sales & Exits event at Civic Hall, NY Tech Week. Credit: Richard Y Goodman

Navigating Networking: A Guide for Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Aditi Tandon, an expert at building teams and connections, has both personal experience and a front-row seat to the challenges of fitting in while growing a business. She shares her networking tips as an immigrant founder and a talent advisor.

Sales and Exits: International Founders Shake Up NYC Tech Week

As a part of NY Tech Week, The Vertical hosts its ‘Sales and Exits’ panel at Civic Hall, the largest entrepreneurial skill builder in the U.S.

The Vertical announces IMMIGRANT FOUNDERS REPORT 2024. Showcase your leadership in supporting diversity

The Vertical’s Immigrant Founders Report is the first in-depth examination of international talent in the U.S. startup ecosystem.

Can technology end modern slavery? This Congolese founder holds brands accountable.

From baby pajamas to burgers, many items that we purchase are linked to modern slavery at some point in their supply chains. To tackle forced labor, Congolese-French entrepreneur Déborah Wanza launched a brand accountability startup in Miami. The country of her birth, the Republic of Congo, is the leading supplier of cobalt for smartphones, often mined by children who toil in inhumane conditions.

“Sam is the community”: How a Haitian-born entrepreneur runs five businesses

Serial entrepreneur Sam Jean began his journey helping children and adults with mental health issues and addiction. Today, he simultaneously runs several startups and nonprofits in Miami, striving to make an impact.

Left to right: Yasaman Soroori and Tania Cruz, co-founders at Consulta Immigration. Credit: Consulta Immigration

How immigrant entrepreneurs streamline green card applications with technology

With the U.S. migrant crisis reaching epic proportions, creators of innovative tech solutions seek to simplify complex paperwork for visas and green cards.

3 immigrant female techpreneurs shaping the future of work

These three ambitious immigrant women were inspired by their adversity. They launched businesses that now help others avoid having to suffer through the same tribulations.

5 immigrant women entrepreneurs driving the future of health

In the wake of the Elizabeth Holmes scandal, more than ever women HealthTech entrepreneurs and innovators find it challenging to succeed in a male-dominated industry. Here are five determined and resolute women who overcame tremendous personal and professional obstacles to build a successful HealthTech startup.

Nowports CEO Alfonso de los Rios, right, and COO Maximiliano Casal.Source: Nowports

Mexican supply chain unicorn, Nowports, opens their first U.S. office in Miami

Nowports, the Mexican startup with a $1.1 billion valuation that was launched by 23-year-old Alfonso de los Rios and Maximiliano Casal, has announced the opening of its new office in Miami.

According to a study by the University of Washington and Indiana University, 97% of bullies were also victims. Credit: Shutterstock

This LatAm anti-bullying solution went where it’s needed — to Texas.

Young LatinX entrepreneurs created an anti-bullying platform to reduce the risk of violent and aggressive behavior in children. So far, their solution, available in 165 U.S. schools, detected around 1000 risk situations, including cyberbullying.

This female entrepreneur wants Africa’s developers to find their place in the U.S.

Elohor Thomas, co-founder at an online talent marketplace for developers, says U.S. businesses are still surprised to discover

From busboy to millionaire: How this Bangladeshi immigrant made his big break in the U.S. restaurant industry

Lunchbox founder Nabeel Alamgir has worked his way up from bussing tables at a fast food chain to being featured on Forbes’s ‘30 Under 30’ list and securing $20 million in VC funding.

Clubhouse co-founder Rohan Seth. Credit: Rohan Seth/Twitter

How Indian American Clubhouse co-founder Rohan Seth started a global audio revolution

Launched in April 2020, the audio-only app Clubhouse now has more than 10 million weekly active users around the world. Its success has led to Twitter introducing Spaces, Spotify launching Greenroom, and Facebook announcing live audio rooms. Despite the Clubhouse boom, few users are aware that one of the app’s co-founders, Rohan Seth, was born in India and raised in its capital city, Delhi.

Hoppers & curry. Photo by Broken Simulacra. Source: Flickr

Sri Lankan immigrant entrepreneurs bring taste of home to NYC’s Staten Island

Demand for spices, curry powder, and the taste of home Sri Lankans crave has kept Staten Island’s restaurants and groceries afloat during the pandemic.