European Startups Move to the U.S. for Looser Tech Regulations
As Europe faces stricter regulations on AI and technology, an increasing number of startups are seeking a more favorable environment elsewhere.
Who is Mira Murati, the Albania-born founder of OpenAI’s new rival?
Mira Murati, an Albania-born former CTO at OpenAI, has unveiled her new startup, Thinking Machines Lab. The company recruited about 30 top researchers and engineers from competitors including OpenAI, Meta, and Mistral.
What drives ClimateTech in Africa amidst the global funding gap?
In 2024, startup funding in Africa is seeing a clear shift toward ClimateTech, with about a third of all venture capital coming from U.S. investors. What’s attracting American VCs to the continent?
Curly-coily and cool: The UK app Frobelles seeks to empower kids in the U.S.
The demand for diversity and inclusion in America is attracting Black-focused international entrepreneurs from around the globe. Frobelles, an app game developed by a mother and daughter to celebrate afro-textured hair, recently launched in the U.S.
Top 5 Mistakes Immigrant Entrepreneurs Make on LinkedIn
Many international founders in the U.S. hesitate to express their voices on social media. Skylar Steudter, an expert in LinkedIn branding, pinpoints mistakes that hinder immigrant entrepreneurs from building their digital presence.
Three international startups eye U.S. expansion amid a tough market
Founders globally are coming up against a capital-raising plateau. However, some international startups have spotted an opportunity in the U.S. during the market downturn.
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.
2023 Recap: The Vertical’s top 20 stories for immigrant tech entrepreneurs
Last year was a nonstop rollercoaster ride featuring AI hype, the startup scamming pandemic, SVB apocalypse, and the WeWork bankruptcy. Check out some of the top stories we covered in 2023.
3 Tips to help founders build productive bonds with mentors
Great mentorship is often a game-changer for international founders launching a new business in unfamiliar terrain. Whether you are looking for an expert in your industry or someone who appreciates the nuances of your immigrant background, you need the right strategy. Katja Wald, an expert in coaching programs for entrepreneurs, shares three tips for building exceptional synergy with a mentor.
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.