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Mira Murati, CEO, Thinking Machines Lab. Credit: Microsoft

Who is Mira Murati, the Albania-born founder of OpenAI’s new rival?

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- Entrepreneurs

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.

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

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

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- Entrepreneurs

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 Supply Chain Tech Is Bracing for Trump’s Trade War

For international supply chain startups, navigating the tariff uncertainty is becoming increasingly complex, with higher stakes on the line.

12 Must-See International Startups at CES This Year

- Entrepreneurs
- Sales

The annual Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s largest tech event, is wrapping up this week in Las Vegas. Here are some of our top picks from international startups featured at the exhibit.

Credit: The Vertical, the 'International Climate Innovators Meet U.S. Capital' event

How International Startups Can Seize Opportunities in Climate Adaptation

At a recent event hosted by Climate-KIC, investors, policymakers, and founders discussed the potential of solutions to threats such as hurricanes, rising sea levels, and extreme heat.

This Hiring Platform Empowers Immigrants, Single Parents, and Seniors

- Entrepreneurs
- Immigration

Holly Diamond, a first-generation Korean immigrant raised in New York City, never planned to be a startup founder. But the challenges that her parents faced as restaurant owners in the pandemic pushed her in a new direction. Holly launched her hiring platform, WorkOnward, to connect small businesses with underserved job seekers.

South Korean Startups in the U.S.: Finding Life Beyond the Valley

- Entrepreneurs

For many Korean startups, securing funding and gaining traction in the U.S. is a major milestone, often seen as a sign of success back home. Like many international companies, Korean tech entrepreneurs have long viewed Silicon Valley as their ultimate ambition. But some investors argue that New York City might offer new opportunities for Korean founders.

Trump vs. Harris: What the Election Means for International Tech Founders

- Entrepreneurs
- Immigration

With E-day upon us, immigrant entrepreneurs — many of whom cannot vote — must navigate the implications of how Americans cast their ballots. What is to be expected depending on who wins?

Left to right: Morielle Lotan/MILE Advisory, Anya Freeman/Kind Designs, Abijit Aji/Gradiant, Chris Van de Voorde/JUNOO, Pooja Khsola/Entelligent, Timur Davis/Munich Re Ventures. Credit: Andrii Dorosh, The Vertical

Cracking ClimateTech: How International Startups Raise Capital

- Entrepreneurs
- Ideas

In the first half of 2024, American VCs invested a whopping $6.7 billion into ClimateTech deals, according to PitchBook. How can international founders tap into U.S. funding?

Katya Stelmakh. Credit: Stelmakh & Associates

How Katya Stelmakh became the go-to immigration attorney for the venture ecosystem

- Entrepreneurs

Katya Stelmakh leveraged her international background, VC connections, and tech startup experience to build a successful business immigration law practice.