Community | The Vertical

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

- Community
- Entrepreneurs

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

- Community

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

- Community
- Immigration

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

- Community
- Life
- Strategy

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

- Community
- Sales

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

- Community
- Development
- Entrepreneurs
- Funding
- Ideas
- Immigration
- Life
- Sales
- Strategy

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.