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.
From attorney to startup founder: Olga Ayo challenges status quo with technology
More than six years ago Slovakia-born lawyer Olga Ayo found herself with a newborn, no means of income or work authorization. She navigated the complexities of U.S. immigration on her own — and succeeded. This experience inspired her to establish her own legal practice and launch a platform to simplify the visa application process for others.
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.
Top 5 organizations helping African entrepreneurs scale globally
There’s plenty of innovation in Africa. But why does it rarely make it across international borders? Who is helping African founders to overcome the barriers?
“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.
The pitfalls of mentorship and “Smart Money” in startups
Leaning too heavily on a mentor's guidance can foster unhealthy dependency, impede necessary pivots, and stifle innovation, writes serial entrepreneur Michael Burtov. What are the red flags?
Israeli-American startups: When “business as usual” is not an option
The war in Gaza has hurt the interconnected American-Israeli tech ecosystem, but there’s still opportunity for growth, say entrepreneurs and experts.
Why is AI dominated by immigrant entrepreneurs?
Immigrants have founded or co-founded nearly two-thirds of the leading AI companies in the U.S. What’s driving so many foreign-born entrepreneurs to get into this field?
What’s up with the ten immigrant-led unicorns 500 Global invested in?
Over the years, the early-stage venture capital firm 500 Global (previously 500 Startups) has invested in entrepreneurs from diverse geographies and backgrounds. Some didn't have 'the right face' for other VCs.
3 immigrant fempreneurs reshaping North America’s creative and media industries
These three women stand at the center of a major technological shift, changing how the creative economy operates. In their pursuit of success, they first needed to rewire their minds and cultivate new beliefs.