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Fixing immigration for startups: What the US government can (and should) do right now

The Next Web

The system prevents entrepreneurs from being able to create companies that have the potential to change how we live and create hundreds or thousands jobs in the process, and prevents technology startups from being able to hire talent they need to succeed. We need to retain high-quality entrepreneurs and STEM talent.

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My story and support for the Founders Visa

K9 Ventures

I came to the United States in 1992 at the age of 17 (so there, now you know exactly how old I am!) Towards the end of my OPT (mid 1998) is when the H1-B visa cap issue hit. Fortunately, I was accepted into the program and that allowed me to legally stay in the United States. to attend Carnegie Mellon University.

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How Diversity Can Increase Innovation And Growth In Your Business

YoungUpstarts

I came to the United States in 1998 as a Turkish immigrant with my husband Serhat Pala. My different cultural experiences than many others in the United States as well as being a woman have given me a distinct worldview from many other entrepreneurs. Zeynep Ilgaz is nothing short of a serial entrepreneur.

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What Are The Best Markets For Startups?

YoungUpstarts

There are more opportunities than ever before and entrepreneurs are basically thriving. These are the fastest-growing markets for aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking to make it. If you take a close look, you will instantly understand that China has considerably emerged, growing three times as fast as the United States.

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The Lean Entrepreneur is here

Startup Lessons Learned

Last May, I shared the news that long-time Lean Startup advocates Brant Cooper and Patrick Vlaskovits were working on a new book called The Lean Entrepreneur featuring illustrations by FAKEGRIMLOCK. Social entrepreneurs take note!) Lastly, I wanted to share with you the foreword I wrote for The Lean Entrepreneur.

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KidsPark – Childcare By The Hour

YoungUpstarts

The timing was also right – due to societal changes in the United States, demand for hourly care had grown nationwide, and teenagers who previously would have provided babysitting services were bogged down by activities. Families, more transitory than in years past, were less likely to have relatives living nearby to help out.

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Entrepreneur Grows Pet Food Company Through Inspiration of the Benefits of Less-processed Food For Animals

Hearpreneur

The impetus for my business came in 1998 after I rescued my dog Chewy from an animal shelter and he developed severe health problems. Our all-natural products (available for cats too) are now available in over 5,000 neighborhood pet stores across the United States and Canada, and leading websites such as Amazon and Chewy.com.