12 Must-See International Startups at CES This Year
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.
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
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
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
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?
Cracking ClimateTech: How International Startups Raise Capital
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?
How Katya Stelmakh became the go-to immigration attorney for the venture ecosystem
Katya Stelmakh leveraged her international background, VC connections, and tech startup experience to build a successful business immigration law practice.
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?
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 early stage entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Some didn’t have ‘the right face’ for other VCs.