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🗣 At Unshackled Ventures, we believe immigrants are our national advantage and help America stay globally competitive. So, in this spirit, we are building the largest network of immigrant entrepreneurs who want to help each other succeed faster. We call it 'Immigreat.' Who is Immigreat for? Immigrant founders at all stages -- from pre-launched founders to publicly traded executives. Why? A strong community helps release more oxytocin. A hormone that is undefeated.

At the Summers Foundation, we believe in empowering migrant entrepreneurs to build successful businesses and achieve their dreams and heart's desires. Here's a video where you can learn about the passion that drives us https://lnkd.in/eBmdYex7

Hey LinkedIn! If you’re new to following me, I talk about #scienceandtechnology, #enterpreneurship, #migrants, #aiapplications, and #cellandgenetherapy. Will soon be bringing you a weekly newsletter sharing stories of immigrant scientists in America (their successes and challenges). It will also include resources for skill building in a changing job market, resources for entrepreneurship, networking and relationship building, and how immigrant scientists and immigrants in general can thrive in the United States. Let me know which topic interests you the most! ✒️

Immigrants need America and America needs its immigrants...it's so clear and obvious that it's win-win all around America is a country built by its immigrants; from everywhere around the world. But they come for different reasons - the opportunity here is clearly the powerful fly-wheel acting like a giant magnet The opportunity to learn, earn, build, and grow here is tremendous. And our needs, as a country, get filled in so many ways by immigrants. They believe in America as an idea and a destination for innovators and idea executors. So we in America need to keep it that way, it's our duty and obligation. When you came, if you're an immigrant, why did you come? And how can we open better opportunities to more people, many of whom didn't come by their own choosing? Another of this countries' mixed legacies and something we should think about when we think about how we grew up, the privileges we have had due to other people's sacrifices. Would love to open that conversation here, thanks. From Visual Capitalist https://lnkd.in/emjeDK7A #immigration #entrepreneurship #litrendingtopics

June is #ImmigrantHeritageMonth and the Association for Enterprise Opportunity President & CEO, Natalie Madeira Cofield, reflects on the vital contributions and impact of immigrant entrepreneurs to our nation’s economy and the extraordinary role that immigrants play in fostering innovation, creating jobs, and driving economic growth. Key facts about immigrant-owned businesses: - Immigrants are nearly twice as likely to start businesses as native-born Americans. - Immigrants have founded more than 40% of Fortune 500 companies - Immigrant entrepreneurs make up 21.7% of all business owners in the United States, despite accounting for only 13.6% of the population and generate $1.3 trillion in total sales Read more on the impact of immigrant entrepreneurs and their contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape of the U.S.: https://ow.ly/7YqS50Sj20E #immigrantowned #smallbiz #underserved #smallbusiness

Another great story about immigrant entrepreneurship and paying it forward… two of my favorite topics! https://lnkd.in/g_ybsb6d #immigrantentrepreneurship #payingitforward

🌟 Inspiring Stories: London-Based Refugees Turned Entrepreneurs! 🌟 Refugees in London are not just rebuilding their lives; they’re transforming the business landscape with their entrepreneurial spirit! 🌍💼 This heartwarming article from Positive News highlights the incredible journeys of refugees who have turned their challenges into opportunities, launching successful businesses in their new home. Here are some key takeaways: 🔹 Resilience and Innovation: Despite facing numerous obstacles, these entrepreneurs have demonstrated remarkable resilience and creativity, bringing fresh ideas and diverse perspectives to the market. 🔹 Community Impact: Their businesses are not only thriving but also giving back to the community, creating jobs, and fostering a spirit of inclusivity and support. 🔹 Support Networks: The importance of mentorship, training programs, and supportive networks in helping these entrepreneurs succeed cannot be overstated. They are a testament to what can be achieved with the right support and determination. Read the full inspiring stories and learn more about these amazing individuals who are making a difference: London-Based Refugees Turned Entrepreneurs Let's celebrate their achievements and continue to support inclusive entrepreneurship! 🎉👏 #Entrepreneurship #RefugeeStories #Inspiration #BusinessInnovation #InclusiveGrowth https://lnkd.in/eGUpTYK2

Looking for opportunities to grow your skills as an entrepreneur? Stay updated on the Women's Business Hub classes and events! In the past, we've hosted entrepreneurship training programs, sewing & fashion crash courses, home childcare crash courses, cooking classes, and more. Stay up-to-date on opportunities: #WomensBusinessHub #SaskatoonOpenDoorSociety #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenOwnedBusiness #SmallBusiness #Classes #Entrepreneurship

As immigrants, we often face challenges that test our resolve. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the unknowns and uncertainties. But remember, your strength lies in your mindset. Let go of fears and doubts, and focus on the thoughts that uplift you and give you power. Believe in your journey, embrace your dreams, and stay resilient. Your thoughts are the foundation of your success. #ImmigrantJourney #StayStrong #PositiveMindset #ImmigrationSuccess #StrengthInMind #ResilientImmigrants #MidasImmigration #EmpowerYourself #ImmigrantStories #HopeAndCourage #StrongerTogether

#throwback Drawing on in-depth qualitative interviews with 20 owners of Sub-Saharan African migrant family businesses (SSAMBs) in the United Kingdom, this article critically examines why SSAMBs fail or underperform. This investigation draws upon three streams of literature – notably migrant business failure, institutional theory and family embeddedness. The findings highlight the challenges of doing business and the reasons for business failure among this group. These are different from other small businesses and include culture, family interference and ethnicity. The main contribution of the article lies in the development of a conceptual model that highlights the relationships between institutional contexts and migrant family business outcomes. #migrantbusinessfailure #ssambs #culture #familyembeddedness #institutionalcontext Dieu Hack-Polay Dr Paul Igwe IJEI Publicity Dr Deema Refai Laura Galloway