@GlobalEIR

We deliver innovation economy opportunities across America by partnering with colleges and universities to unlock the potential of international entrepreneurs

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globaleir.org
Joined July 2015
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Thanks to @rmimmigration for a great conversation. Credit goes to @paulg for phrase 'relentlessly resourceful.' Credit also to @nvca @NFAPResearch @NewAmericanEcon @KauffmanFDN @GlobalEIR @doug_rand for great research, data, & work on this issue.
Theresa Cardinal Brown@CNS_TBrown27 Oct 2021
My @BPC_Biparitsan colleague @danestangler guested on @rmimmigration podcast to discuss immigrants and entrepreneurship. Have a listen: bit.ly/3vOBTsL
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Hear what @craig_montuori of @globalEIR has to say about the need for a #startupvisa buzzsprout.com/1765446/88795… @tahminawatson #immigration #immigrationreform #entrepreneurship #immigrationpolicy #venturecapital #internationalentrepreneur #usvisa
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Great thread @doug_rand cc: @JeffFarrah
Doug Rand@doug_rand7 Feb 2021
"If Miami launches a crusade to resurrect the [International Entrepreneur Rule] and succeeds, it could become the world’s premier magnet for Latin American & European entrepreneurs. It could happen." —@oppenheimera True for Miami & other cities, too… 1/ miamiherald.com/news/local/n…

Miami needs a bright idea to lure more tech innovators to the city. Here’s one | Opinion

Miami Mayor Suarez sees city as another Silicon Valley. If the Biden administration reinstates Obama’s International Entrepreneur Rule, the plan could succeed.

miamiherald.com
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Ellen Huet@ellenhuet4 Feb 2021
founders! 📢📢 did you start a company during the pandemic? i'm looking to hear surprising/unusual stories about how covid changed or upended that process: working, raising money, hiring, etc if you have a weird or colorful story (or know someone who does), dm me! let's talk
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Since the US doesn't have a startup visa, immigrant entrepreneurs like Moderna's Noubar Afeyan have to try to navigate visa programs not well suited to founding and growing companies—or take their ideas elsewhere forbes.com/sites/stuartander…
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Great stuff from @arashf about his story as an immigrant cofounder building Dropbox with roots in Kansas City @KauffmanFDN : kansascity.com/opinion/reade…
It's not too late to join - we still have 25 pitches to go! Watch our entrepreneurs pitch an incredible range of ideas and give them live feedback on the spot.
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We created @Hack_Diversity, @XFactorVentures, & @GlobalEIR. In our recent website redesign, we highlighted our under-represented founders, proud of our progress in this important area. And yet, we still suck at it if we're honest w/ourselves. We can & should do more. #HireorWire
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Important update from our MA Global EIR immigration law firm on who the immigration executive order actually does and does not restrict. Many entrepreneurs will breathe a sigh of relief, for now. @GlobalEIR @UnshackledVC @bernatolle @LifeSciVC campaign.r20.constantcontact…
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Our new website highlights underrepresented founders. Here's why: medium.com/@bussgang/flybrid… @XFactorVentures @Hack_Diversity @GlobalEIR

Flybridge’s New Website and Underrepresented Founders

I have written about the cultural dysfunction in the venture capital industry before and, six years later, there have been some…

bussgang.medium.com
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Great piece on Alabama's economic development pivot to innovation: yellowhammernews.com/commerc… @chrisheivly

Commerce secretary says Alabama needs new economic development plan

Canfield called on professionals gathered at the Economic Development Association of Alabama summer conference to get ready for a new plan...

yellowhammernews.com
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Excellent piece (h/t @chrisFnicholson) about how US visa policies slow economic growth by preventing international PhD graduates from founding startups: phys.org/news/2019-08-visa-d… Global EIR solves this problem and drives American job creation. Learn more: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/99…

Visa concerns deter foreign-born PhDs from working in startups

Foreign-born Ph.D. graduates with science and engineering degrees from American universities apply to and receive offers for technology startup jobs at the same rate as U.S. citizens, but are only...

phys.org
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“The visa arrived! I should be able to fly and arrive in the US on 7/31. I will let you know once I land.” Another entrepreneur saved! @GlobalEIR
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Terrific ⁦@danestangler⁩ piece on why investing in your city’s entrepreneurs will yield big returns. #eship ⁦@startupsUSAorg⁩ forbes.com/sites/danestangle…
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One opportunity available to rural towns is to leverage international students and researchers who receive their education in the U.S. hbr.org/2019/05/how-to-attra…

How to Attract Startups and Tech Companies to a City Without Relying on Tax Breaks

Instead of simply seeking tax breaks in exchange for jobs or providing donations to a powerful politician’s favorite initiative, business leaders interested in having a civic impact should instead...

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Check out @bussgang, @WilliamJBrah, and @craig_montuori latest in @HarvardBiz on why programs like #Hack_Diversity are so critical: "Investing in diversity and inclusion is a proven way to improve economic returns in an innovation ecosystem." bit.ly/2VtNxVV

How to Attract Startups and Tech Companies to a City Without Relying on Tax Breaks

Instead of simply seeking tax breaks in exchange for jobs or providing donations to a powerful politician’s favorite initiative, business leaders interested in having a civic impact should instead...

hbr.org
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Discussing how business leaders and cities can work together to invest in startup ecosystems @HarvardBiz hbr.org/2019/05/how-to-attra…

How to Attract Startups and Tech Companies to a City Without Relying on Tax Breaks

Instead of simply seeking tax breaks in exchange for jobs or providing donations to a powerful politician’s favorite initiative, business leaders interested in having a civic impact should instead...

hbr.org
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If only we could get philanthropy and industry leaders behind this. @WaltonFamilyFdn @KauffmanFDN @GlobalEIR :)
Richard Florida
@Richard_Florida11 Apr 2019
How Heartland Visas Could Reduce Geographic Inequality - My latest @CityLab: citylab.com/equity/2019/04/i…

'Heartland Visas' Would Spread the Benefits of Immigration More Broadly

Place-based immigrant visas could help revitalize America’s left-behind cities and regions, economic researchers say in a new report.

bloomberg.com
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CAE president @John_Dearie and research director @IanHathaway write that #immigrant #entrepreneurs are essential to American prosperity: thehill.com/opinion/finance/…

Immigrant entrepreneurs are vital to American prosperity

The U.S. does not have a visa category for foreign-born entrepreneurs. 

thehill.com
Kauffman Foundation@KauffmanFDN26 Oct 2018
Immigrant entrepreneurs are twice as likely to start businesses as native-born Americans. Greater acceptance of immigrant entrepreneurs can boost falling rates of firm formation, create jobs for Americans, and spur economic growth. bit.ly/2IPV8Zr
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Hey you #econdev, #tbed, #entrepreneurship and other such folk: @US_EDA's Regional Innovation Strategies competitive grant program has its largest allocation yet this year, and there could be great #OpportunityZone tie-ins. Webinars this month: eda.gov/oie/ris/2018-ris-inf…
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