Over 50% of top climate risk software startups are led by international entrepreneurs
More than half of climate risk software companies, which collectively have raised over $930 million in the past…
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.
Where’s Ilya? The immigrant founder behind Safe Superintelligence
Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's co-founder, is one of the most enigmatic figures in the AI industry. How did his background shape his vision and pursuit of safe technology?
Israel InsurTech Map Points to the U.S. Venture Ecosystem
FinTLV, a global VC fund, has unveiled a new interactive Israeli InsurTech Map, which includes U.S.-based companies.
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?