• Foreign Founders

  • By: Chibit
  • Podcast

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Foreign Founders

By: Chibit
  • Summary

  • Starting a company is thrilling, but also daunting. But what happens if you try building a company in a place where you may or may not have the community and the network to support you in your efforts? I want to ask foreign founders why they decided to take the leap and build their company in a specific location. With this podcast we are exploring ideas, listening to founder challenges, and discovering why foreign founders are the most optimistic group of people I've encountered.



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  • #40 Yasaman Soroori, Co-Founder of Consulta Immigration
    Jun 20 2024

    Need family immigration assistance? Work with Consulta Immigration


    Consulta Immigration, spearheaded by visionary first-generation immigrant entrepreneurs, revolutionizes the immigration landscape with cutting-edge technology.

    Their mission is fueled by firsthand knowledge of the arduous journey families face, burdened by steep legal costs in their pursuit of dreams. With a commitment to accessibility and affordability, Consulta's platform sets a new standard, providing a secure and transparent space for all immigration needs.


    In this episode, Yasaman Soroori, Co-Founder and CEO of Consulta Immigration cover how they met each other, the troubles they encountered with the immigration system through their personal and professional life, and their challenges as founders.


    You don’t want to miss the end as Yasaman spent some time in the French bakery scene in NYC so I naturally had to ask her the best place to get incredible pastries.


    Work with Consulta Immigration today!


    Enjoy the episode!

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultaimm/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@consultaimm

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasamansoroori/


    If you love this episode, please share and review the podcast! It will help more immigrant and international founders find these content. Please do not hesitate to reach out to foreignfounderspod@gmail.com for any inquiries and questions.


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    33 mins
  • #39 Gregory Ugwi, Founder of WeFranch
    Jun 13 2024

    Do you want to become a franchisee or franchisor? Start with WeFranch.


    Not all businesses are started from scratch. More business owners are operating a proven business concept attached to a brand name, in other words they are participating in the franchise model.

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.5% of all businesses are franchises supporting nearly 8.2 million direct jobs. You might think it’s just quick service restaurants, but today there are franchises opportunities in categories such as retail, automotive, business services, real estate and more.

    And who better to have on the show than a self-described “franchise enthusiast”, Gregory Ugwi.

    Greg studied Math at Princeton, went on to build models for valuing franchises and fixed income securities at Goldman Sachs, and founded and raised $15 million for an alternative data company, Thinknum, and took that to an exit. Today, he’s the founder and CEO of WeFranch, and their mission is to expand the franchising market. WeFranch helps both franchisees find and launch their location and franchisors grow their franchise business. I look forward to learning more about the Franchise industry.

    In this episode, Greg shares:

    • Growing up in two separate and distinct neighborhoods in Lagos, Nigeria
    • Fascination from an early age on why some were able to make money through their businesses, and others were not
    • Bringing the franchise matching process online with WeFranch
    • How franchises give economic opportunities to a distinct group of operators
    • What kind of entrepreneurs make a great franchisee and franchisor


    WeFranch can help you with your next franchise business decision

    X: https://x.com/wefranch

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wefranch/

    Enjoy the episode!

    If you love this episode, please share and review the podcast! It will help more immigrant and international founders find these content. Please do not hesitate to reach out to foreignfounderspod@gmail.com for any inquiries and questions.


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  • #38 Alex De Marco, Founder of MoneyStack
    Jun 7 2024

    Find Financial Help For Problem Gambling

    1 - 800 - GAMBLER is a helpful resource if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.


    According to AddictionCenter, it’s estimated that around 2 million people in the U.S. are addicted to gambling, and for as many as 20 million, the habit seriously interferes with work and social life.

    Alex De Marco, founder and CEO of MoneyStack, is tackling this problem. Money Stack is a platform that connects mental health professionals to financial counselors so that they can work together to help clients experiencing psychological distress made worse by financial problems.

    Prior to starting MoneyStack, Alex had founded several startups and worked at companies such as Ericsson, J.P. Morgan and the N.Y. Times.


    We cover:

    • Alex’s family background from Montreal
    • Alex’s time at NY Times and the innovative projects that they were building
    • How to spot financial problems due to gambling problems

    Enjoy the episode!


    Moneystack: https://www.moneystack.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moneystack/


    If you love this episode, please share and review the podcast! It will help more immigrant and international founders find these content. Please do not hesitate to reach out to foreignfounderspod@gmail.com for any inquiries and questions.


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    33 mins

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