Stories Untold https://storiesuntoldpod.org Stories untold is a podcast about immigrant entrepreneurs, the businesses they've built and the challenges they have faced along the way. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 22:39:54 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Business 1440 episodic Sharing the Success of Immigrant Entrepreneurs Stories Untold is about immigrant entrepreneurs, the businesses they've built, and the challenges they have faced along the way. Our goal is to inspire, empower and help you take your idea to the next stage. ImmiFounders Group ImmiFounders Group storiesuntold.podcast@gmail.com No No https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3524023/Stories_Untold-220300_1_.jpg Stories Untold https://storiesuntoldpod.org 144 144 Story # 014 - How Trading a 6 Pack of Beer for a Haircut Led to a Men's Grooming App https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-014-how-trading-a-6-pack-of-beer-for-a-haircut-led-to-a-mens-grooming-app/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-014-how-trading-a-6-pack-of-beer-for-a-haircut-led-to-a-mens-grooming-app/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2019 22:39:54 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-014-how-trading-a-6-pack-of-beer-for-a-haircut-led-to-a-mens-grooming-app-9910021b9c27877d94558435999ce714 In this episode we chat with Farhaj Mayan, the CEO and founder of FADE, a personalized barber marketplace for men . Farhaj shares his experience being born and raised into an Indian family in Dubai, UAE and what it was like to move to the U.S. as an international student. We talk about the story behind Fade's initial idea and discussed various different topics around building and growing a business such as the value of market research, marketing for early stage startups and tips on keeping a positive outlook in the face of adversity.

 

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]]> In this episode we chat with Farhaj Mayan, the CEO and founder of FADE, a personalized barber marketplace for men . Farhaj shares his experience being born and raised into an Indian family in Dubai, UAE and what it was like to move to the U.S. as an international student. We talk about the story behind Fade's initial idea and discussed various different topics around building and growing a business such as the value of market research, marketing for early stage startups and tips on keeping a positive outlook in the face of adversity.

 

To download FADE on the App store: https://apple.co/2HrXulb

For more information about our podcast: https://storiesuntoldpod.org/

]]> In this episode we chat with Farhaj Mayan, the CEO and founder of FADE, a personalized barber marketplace for men . Farhaj shares his experience being born and raised into an Indian family in Dubai, UAE and what it was like to move to the U.S. as an inte... In this episode we chat with Farhaj Mayan, the CEO and founder of FADE, a personalized barber marketplace for men . Farhaj shares his experience being born and raised into an Indian family in Dubai, UAE and what it was like to move to the U.S. as an international student. We talk about the story behind Fade's initial idea and discussed various different topics around building and growing a business such as the value of market research, marketing for early stage startups and tips on keeping a positive outlook in the face of adversity.   To download FADE on the App store: https://apple.co/2HrXulb For more information about our podcast: https://storiesuntoldpod.org/ ImmiFounders Group No No 47:56 19 full #13 - Legal 101, Startups & Small Businesses https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/13-legal-101-startups-small-businesses/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/13-legal-101-startups-small-businesses/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:55:42 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/13-legal-101-startups-small-businesses-1c69f0a95b1631e5701393a910dfa2b6 In this episode we talk to Jessica Vittorio, a business attorney specializing in helping new business owners overcome obstacles so that they can focus on acheiving their dreams. We chat all things business law and cover some of the basic legal questions any new entrepreneur might have. Here is a breakdown of our chat:

When should entrepreneurs and founders seek legal advice

Different avenues/channels where entrepreneurs can find legal counsel

When to form a legal entity

Different types of legal entities and how to decide which one is the right fit for your business

The challenges with changing your existing legal entity type after formation

The myth around “Delaware C cop”

The 3 most important legal documentation for any new business

Advice on registering trademarks

Legal documentation required for hiring new team members

Key takeaways form this session

 

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]]> In this episode we talk to Jessica Vittorio, a business attorney specializing in helping new business owners overcome obstacles so that they can focus on acheiving their dreams. We chat all things business law and cover some of the basic legal questions any new entrepreneur might have. Here is a breakdown of our chat:

When should entrepreneurs and founders seek legal advice

Different avenues/channels where entrepreneurs can find legal counsel

When to form a legal entity

Different types of legal entities and how to decide which one is the right fit for your business

The challenges with changing your existing legal entity type after formation

The myth around “Delaware C cop”

The 3 most important legal documentation for any new business

Advice on registering trademarks

Legal documentation required for hiring new team members

Key takeaways form this session

 

To reach out to Jessica : https://www.lawofficeofjessicavittorio.com/

To learn more about our podcast: https://storiesuntoldpod.org

]]> In this episode we talk to Jessica Vittorio, a business attorney specializing in helping new business owners overcome obstacles so that they can focus on acheiving their dreams. We chat all things business law and cover some of the basic legal questions ... In this episode we talk to Jessica Vittorio, a business attorney specializing in helping new business owners overcome obstacles so that they can focus on acheiving their dreams. We chat all things business law and cover some of the basic legal questions any new entrepreneur might have. Here is a breakdown of our chat: When should entrepreneurs and founders seek legal advice Different avenues/channels where entrepreneurs can find legal counsel When to form a legal entity Different types of legal entities and how to decide which one is the right fit for your business The challenges with changing your existing legal entity type after formation The myth around “Delaware C cop” The 3 most important legal documentation for any new business Advice on registering trademarks Legal documentation required for hiring new team members Key takeaways form this session   To reach out to Jessica : https://www.lawofficeofjessicavittorio.com/ To learn more about our podcast: https://storiesuntoldpod.org ImmiFounders Group No No 48:00 18 full # 012 - Fundraising Basics With Greg Campbell https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/012-fundraising-basics-with-greg-campbell/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/012-fundraising-basics-with-greg-campbell/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:19:22 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/012-fundraising-basics-with-greg-campbell-e4ed3e3fdbeb51f3d6308c9f01260805 In this episode we talk to Greg Campbell, first generation American entrepreneur, investor, and startup adviser about the basics of fundraising. We discuss:

1) Different types of funds and how to figure out which type makes sense for your business

2) How to seek and reach out to investors

3) Pitch Deck basics

4) Exit strategies

 

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]]> In this episode we talk to Greg Campbell, first generation American entrepreneur, investor, and startup adviser about the basics of fundraising. We discuss:

1) Different types of funds and how to figure out which type makes sense for your business

2) How to seek and reach out to investors

3) Pitch Deck basics

4) Exit strategies

 

To reach out to Greg : https://rainmaker-inc.com/

For more information about ImmiFounders Group: https://www.immifounders.org/

]]> In this episode we talk to Greg Campbell, first generation American entrepreneur, investor, and startup adviser about the basics of fundraising. We discuss: 1) Different types of funds and how to figure out which type makes sense for your business 2) How... In this episode we talk to Greg Campbell, first generation American entrepreneur, investor, and startup adviser about the basics of fundraising. We discuss: 1) Different types of funds and how to figure out which type makes sense for your business 2) How to seek and reach out to investors 3) Pitch Deck basics 4) Exit strategies   To reach out to Greg : https://rainmaker-inc.com/ For more information about ImmiFounders Group: https://www.immifounders.org/ ImmiFounders Group No No 45:17 17 full Story # 011 - How two Friends Built a Brand Around Northern Iranian Food https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-011-how-two-friends-built-a-brand-around-northern-iranian-food/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-011-how-two-friends-built-a-brand-around-northern-iranian-food/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:14:35 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-011-how-two-friends-built-a-brand-around-northern-iranian-food-32daed2d55e170ab0f14b8479cbf0968 In this episode we talk to Hanif and Babak the founders of Komaaj , a cultural northern Iranian brand focused on food. Komaaj started as a popup restaurant and later expanded into a catering and packaged food business. Hanif takes us back to the days when him and Babak were having popup restaurants as a means to earn some extra cash and the series of events that led them to pursue Komaaj as a business.

 

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]]> In this episode we talk to Hanif and Babak the founders of Komaaj , a cultural northern Iranian brand focused on food. Komaaj started as a popup restaurant and later expanded into a catering and packaged food business. Hanif takes us back to the days when him and Babak were having popup restaurants as a means to earn some extra cash and the series of events that led them to pursue Komaaj as a business.

 

To get 20% off a seat at one of their next popup events use code "storiesuntold" at checkout on https://eatfeastly.com

 

For more info about Komaaj : http://www.komaaj.com

For more info about Stories Untold : https://storiesuntoldpod.org

 

]]> In this episode we talk to Hanif and Babak the founders of Komaaj , a cultural northern Iranian brand focused on food. Komaaj started as a popup restaurant and later expanded into a catering and packaged food business. Hanif takes us back to the days whe... In this episode we talk to Hanif and Babak the founders of Komaaj , a cultural northern Iranian brand focused on food. Komaaj started as a popup restaurant and later expanded into a catering and packaged food business. Hanif takes us back to the days when him and Babak were having popup restaurants as a means to earn some extra cash and the series of events that led them to pursue Komaaj as a business.   To get 20% off a seat at one of their next popup events use code "storiesuntold" at checkout on https://eatfeastly.com   For more info about Komaaj : http://www.komaaj.com For more info about Stories Untold : https://storiesuntoldpod.org   ImmiFounders Group No No 20:30 16 full Story # 010 - How a Recovering Attorney Built a Community Around Iranian Contemporary art https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-010-how-a-recovering-attorney-built-a-community-for-the-iranian-artist-community/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-010-how-a-recovering-attorney-built-a-community-for-the-iranian-artist-community/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2019 22:21:32 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-010-how-a-recovering-attorney-built-a-community-for-the-iranian-artist-community-cb8b64ad331f9e805d9cf8befd5fe647 In this episode we talk to Roshi Rahnama, the founder and director of Advocartsy, a collaborative arts platform that connects a worldwide network of artists, strategists and visionaries. Roshi shares her immigration journey to the U.S. and the years following that as she learned and adjusted to the American culture. We also talk to Roshi about how she came to start her business Advocartsy in order to build a community around art and the strategies she uses to maintain and grow her mission driven company. 

]]> In this episode we talk to Roshi Rahnama, the founder and director of Advocartsy, a collaborative arts platform that connects a worldwide network of artists, strategists and visionaries. Roshi shares her immigration journey to the U.S. and the years following that as she learned and adjusted to the American culture. We also talk to Roshi about how she came to start her business Advocartsy in order to build a community around art and the strategies she uses to maintain and grow her mission driven company. 

]]> In this episode we talk to Roshi Rahnama, the founder and director of Advocartsy, a collaborative arts platform that connects a worldwide network of artists, strategists and visionaries. Roshi shares her immigration journey to the U.S. and the years foll... In this episode we talk to Roshi Rahnama, the founder and director of Advocartsy, a collaborative arts platform that connects a worldwide network of artists, strategists and visionaries. Roshi shares her immigration journey to the U.S. and the years following that as she learned and adjusted to the American culture. We also talk to Roshi about how she came to start her business Advocartsy in order to build a community around art and the strategies she uses to maintain and grow her mission driven company.  ImmiFounders Group No No 38:18 15 full Story # 009 - Rowena Scherer, Malaysian Female Founder Shares her 182 day Story to Entrepreneurship https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-009-eat2explore/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-009-eat2explore/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:49:52 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-009-eat2explore-4d6590fb5236e1e58ebc822aae5bd626 In this episode we talk to Rowena Scherer, the founder and President of Eat2Explore, a company with the mission to bring quality family time back into your life by exploring the world in your own kitchen. Rowena shares her story growing up in Malaysia with a working mother and takes us through her journey from college days in New Zealand to her immigration to the U.S. She tells us what it was like to work in the banking world in NYC in the 1990's and how and why she came up with the idea for Eat2Explore. 

 

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]]> In this episode we talk to Rowena Scherer, the founder and President of Eat2Explore, a company with the mission to bring quality family time back into your life by exploring the world in your own kitchen. Rowena shares her story growing up in Malaysia with a working mother and takes us through her journey from college days in New Zealand to her immigration to the U.S. She tells us what it was like to work in the banking world in NYC in the 1990's and how and why she came up with the idea for Eat2Explore. 

 

To get 20% off your first explorer box use promo code : “IMMI2018”

For more information about Eat2Explore: https://eat2explore.com/

For more information about Stories Untold and our mission : https://immifounders.org

]]> In this episode we talk to Rowena Scherer, the founder and President of Eat2Explore, a company with the mission to bring quality family time back into your life by exploring the world in your own kitchen. Rowena shares her story growing up in Malaysia wi... In this episode we talk to Rowena Scherer, the founder and President of Eat2Explore, a company with the mission to bring quality family time back into your life by exploring the world in your own kitchen. Rowena shares her story growing up in Malaysia with a working mother and takes us through her journey from college days in New Zealand to her immigration to the U.S. She tells us what it was like to work in the banking world in NYC in the 1990's and how and why she came up with the idea for Eat2Explore.    To get 20% off your first explorer box use promo code : “IMMI2018” For more information about Eat2Explore: https://eat2explore.com/ For more information about Stories Untold and our mission : https://immifounders.org ImmiFounders Group No No 31:37 14 full BONUS Episode 3 - Summary & Highlights https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-3-summary-highlights/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-3-summary-highlights/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:43:12 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/bonus-episode-3-summary-highlights-7eb7edf0157fbe9a113478ae0a13c853 In this bonus episode, we highlight the best moments of previous shows and share a recap of our conversations with Parul Gujral from story #007 and Nitasha Syed from Story #008.

 

For more information please visit us at: https://immifounders.org

]]> In this bonus episode, we highlight the best moments of previous shows and share a recap of our conversations with Parul Gujral from story #007 and Nitasha Syed from Story #008.

 

For more information please visit us at: https://immifounders.org

]]> In this bonus episode, we highlight the best moments of previous shows and share a recap of our conversations with Parul Gujral from story #007 and Nitasha Syed from Story #008.   For more information please visit us at: https://immifounders.org In this bonus episode, we highlight the best moments of previous shows and share a recap of our conversations with Parul Gujral from story #007 and Nitasha Syed from Story #008.   For more information please visit us at: https://immifounders.org ImmiFounders Group No No 11:48 13 full BONUS Episode 2 - Summary & Highlights https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-2-summary-highlights/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-2-summary-highlights/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:01:21 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/bonus-episode-2-summary-highlights-6727d502eb6d87966d21df0e92a57ce3 In this bonus episode, we highlight the best moments of previous shows and we will share a recap of our conversations with Arjitha Sethi & Anshul Dhawan from Story #003, Chia-Lin Simmons from Story #005 and Mohammed Ashour from Story #006.

 

For more information please visit us at : https://immifounders.org

]]> In this bonus episode, we highlight the best moments of previous shows and we will share a recap of our conversations with Arjitha Sethi & Anshul Dhawan from Story #003, Chia-Lin Simmons from Story #005 and Mohammed Ashour from Story #006.

 

For more information please visit us at : https://immifounders.org

]]> In this bonus episode, we highlight the best moments of previous shows and we will share a recap of our conversations with Arjitha Sethi & Anshul Dhawan from Story #003, Chia-Lin Simmons from Story #005 and Mohammed Ashour from Story #006.   For more inf... In this bonus episode, we highlight the best moments of previous shows and we will share a recap of our conversations with Arjitha Sethi & Anshul Dhawan from Story #003, Chia-Lin Simmons from Story #005 and Mohammed Ashour from Story #006.   For more information please visit us at : https://immifounders.org ImmiFounders Group No No 20:51 12 full BONUS Episode 1 - Summary & Highlights https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-1-summary-highlights/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-1-summary-highlights/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:56:59 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/bonus-episode-1-summary-highlights-109606502bc0475912c77619ef26b4c2 In this bonus episode, we go through some of highlights of previous stories we have published and share with you a summary of all the advice and tips our incredibly talented guests have shared with us in the past. Bonus episode 1 covers highlights from story # 001, #002, and #004 .

 

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]]> In this bonus episode, we go through some of highlights of previous stories we have published and share with you a summary of all the advice and tips our incredibly talented guests have shared with us in the past. Bonus episode 1 covers highlights from story # 001, #002, and #004 .

 

For more information please visit us at : https://immifounders.org

]]> In this bonus episode, we go through some of highlights of previous stories we have published and share with you a summary of all the advice and tips our incredibly talented guests have shared with us in the past. Bonus episode 1 covers highlights from s... In this bonus episode, we go through some of highlights of previous stories we have published and share with you a summary of all the advice and tips our incredibly talented guests have shared with us in the past. Bonus episode 1 covers highlights from story # 001, #002, and #004 .   For more information please visit us at : https://immifounders.org ImmiFounders Group No No 18:37 11 full Story # 008 - VOGUE for STEM https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-008-vogue-for-stem/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-008-vogue-for-stem/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:58:00 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-008-vogue-for-stem-ca2680d552271e58d95eeaebf201f983 In this episode we talk to Nitasha Syed, the founder of Unboxd, a digital media company which aims to re-associate beauty and intelligence through the voices of inspiring women. Unboxd is on a mission to show girls that they didn't have to conform to the narratives that media has created and that they could be successful in STEM careers without having to compromise on their personalities.

We talk to Nitasha about balancing a full-time job and running an early stage startup, growth strategies for digital media companies and the future of women in STEM.

 

For more information about Unboxd please visit: https://beunboxd.com/

For more information about our podcast please visit: https://immifounders.org

]]> In this episode we talk to Nitasha Syed, the founder of Unboxd, a digital media company which aims to re-associate beauty and intelligence through the voices of inspiring women. Unboxd is on a mission to show girls that they didn't have to conform to the narratives that media has created and that they could be successful in STEM careers without having to compromise on their personalities.

We talk to Nitasha about balancing a full-time job and running an early stage startup, growth strategies for digital media companies and the future of women in STEM.

 

For more information about Unboxd please visit: https://beunboxd.com/

For more information about our podcast please visit: https://immifounders.org

]]> In this episode we talk to Nitasha Syed, the founder of Unboxd, a digital media company which aims to re-associate beauty and intelligence through the voices of inspiring women. Unboxd is on a mission to show girls that they didn't have to conform to the... In this episode we talk to Nitasha Syed, the founder of Unboxd, a digital media company which aims to re-associate beauty and intelligence through the voices of inspiring women. Unboxd is on a mission to show girls that they didn't have to conform to the narratives that media has created and that they could be successful in STEM careers without having to compromise on their personalities. We talk to Nitasha about balancing a full-time job and running an early stage startup, growth strategies for digital media companies and the future of women in STEM.   For more information about Unboxd please visit: https://beunboxd.com/ For more information about our podcast please visit: https://immifounders.org ImmiFounders Group No No 37:22 10 full Story # 007 - Cryptocurrency to Close the Global Wealth gap https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-007-cryptocurrency-to-close-the-global-wealth-gap/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-007-cryptocurrency-to-close-the-global-wealth-gap/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:00:44 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-007-cryptocurrency-to-close-the-global-wealth-gap-531215c100cb28b02c403635b9576b3a In this episode we talk to Parul Gujral, the CEO and Co-founder of Snowball Money. Parul was born in India and his family moved to the U.S. when he was 7 months old.

Parul is now on a mission to close the wealth gap globally, and his solution the problem is making investing in cryptocurrency simple, accessible and safe for everyone.

In this episode we learn about the technology behind cryptocurrency, the role of regulations in this market and some valuable insight on investing in crypto. He also shares tips and advice on being mission driven and keeping a positive mindset.

 

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For more information on Snowball Money please visit : https://www.snowball.money/

]]> In this episode we talk to Parul Gujral, the CEO and Co-founder of Snowball Money. Parul was born in India and his family moved to the U.S. when he was 7 months old.

Parul is now on a mission to close the wealth gap globally, and his solution the problem is making investing in cryptocurrency simple, accessible and safe for everyone.

In this episode we learn about the technology behind cryptocurrency, the role of regulations in this market and some valuable insight on investing in crypto. He also shares tips and advice on being mission driven and keeping a positive mindset.

 

For more information visit us at : https://immifounders.org

For more information on Snowball Money please visit : https://www.snowball.money/

]]> In this episode we talk to Parul Gujral, the CEO and Co-founder of Snowball Money. Parul was born in India and his family moved to the U.S. when he was 7 months old. Parul is now on a mission to close the wealth gap globally, and his solution the problem... In this episode we talk to Parul Gujral, the CEO and Co-founder of Snowball Money. Parul was born in India and his family moved to the U.S. when he was 7 months old. Parul is now on a mission to close the wealth gap globally, and his solution the problem is making investing in cryptocurrency simple, accessible and safe for everyone. In this episode we learn about the technology behind cryptocurrency, the role of regulations in this market and some valuable insight on investing in crypto. He also shares tips and advice on being mission driven and keeping a positive mindset.   For more information visit us at : https://immifounders.org For more information on Snowball Money please visit : https://www.snowball.money/ ImmiFounders Group No No 37:30 9 full Story # 006 - Edible Insects, The Future of Food https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-006-edible-insects-the-future-of-food/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-006-edible-insects-the-future-of-food/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:52:17 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-006-edible-insects-the-future-of-food-9c1159cdfe447fc34066c11c794c77c5 In this episode we talk to Mohammed Ashour, the co-founder and CEO of Aspire, a company that develops some of the most advanced insect farming technology in the world.

Mohammed is of Egyptian descent and was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. His family decided to move to Canada when he was 11 so he spent the majority of his upbringing in Canada. He then moved to Austin, TX to expand his business.

Mohammed shares his experience living in Saudi Arabia and the cultural differences between his home country and Canada. He also shares some stories about how this move impacted his family dynamics. 

We talk in detail about where and how they came up with the initial idea of Aspire and how their company is now revolutionizing sustainable farming and healthy eating. He also sheds some light on the very real global food crisis that would impact us all as early as 2027.

 

For more information please visit us at https://immifounders.org

]]> In this episode we talk to Mohammed Ashour, the co-founder and CEO of Aspire, a company that develops some of the most advanced insect farming technology in the world.

Mohammed is of Egyptian descent and was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. His family decided to move to Canada when he was 11 so he spent the majority of his upbringing in Canada. He then moved to Austin, TX to expand his business.

Mohammed shares his experience living in Saudi Arabia and the cultural differences between his home country and Canada. He also shares some stories about how this move impacted his family dynamics. 

We talk in detail about where and how they came up with the initial idea of Aspire and how their company is now revolutionizing sustainable farming and healthy eating. He also sheds some light on the very real global food crisis that would impact us all as early as 2027.

 

For more information please visit us at https://immifounders.org

]]> In this episode we talk to Mohammed Ashour, the co-founder and CEO of Aspire, a company that develops some of the most advanced insect farming technology in the world. Mohammed is of Egyptian descent and was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. His family de... In this episode we talk to Mohammed Ashour, the co-founder and CEO of Aspire, a company that develops some of the most advanced insect farming technology in the world. Mohammed is of Egyptian descent and was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. His family decided to move to Canada when he was 11 so he spent the majority of his upbringing in Canada. He then moved to Austin, TX to expand his business. Mohammed shares his experience living in Saudi Arabia and the cultural differences between his home country and Canada. He also shares some stories about how this move impacted his family dynamics.  We talk in detail about where and how they came up with the initial idea of Aspire and how their company is now revolutionizing sustainable farming and healthy eating. He also sheds some light on the very real global food crisis that would impact us all as early as 2027.   For more information please visit us at https://immifounders.org ImmiFounders Group No No 56:57 8 full Story # 005 - Facebook, Taj Mahal, Augmented Reality https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-005-facebook-taj-mahal-augmented-reality/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-005-facebook-taj-mahal-augmented-reality/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:28:52 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-005-facebook-taj-mahal-augmented-reality-f40f8d43fcc10ddd0a80eec9678d722b In this episode we talk to Arjita and Anshul, an Indian couple who met through facebook, connected through their mutual passion for education, and got married in less than 9 months. Arjita and Anshul are the founders of Equally, a social education network in AR for kids. Hear what this couple has to say about their immigration journey and what they think the future of education should look like.

 

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]]> In this episode we talk to Arjita and Anshul, an Indian couple who met through facebook, connected through their mutual passion for education, and got married in less than 9 months. Arjita and Anshul are the founders of Equally, a social education network in AR for kids. Hear what this couple has to say about their immigration journey and what they think the future of education should look like.

 

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]]> In this episode we talk to Arjita and Anshul, an Indian couple who met through facebook, connected through their mutual passion for education, and got married in less than 9 months. Arjita and Anshul are the founders of Equally, a social education networ... In this episode we talk to Arjita and Anshul, an Indian couple who met through facebook, connected through their mutual passion for education, and got married in less than 9 months. Arjita and Anshul are the founders of Equally, a social education network in AR for kids. Hear what this couple has to say about their immigration journey and what they think the future of education should look like.   To Download the DaVinci club app : https://apple.co/2OeoouU For more information please visit us at : https://storiesuntoldpod.org ImmiFounders Group No No 43:17 7 full Story # 004 - Bardia Pezeshki, Founder and CEO of Kaiam Corporation https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-004-bardia-pezeshki-founder-and-ceo-of-kaiam-corporation/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-004-bardia-pezeshki-founder-and-ceo-of-kaiam-corporation/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2018 21:21:26 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-004-bardia-pezeshki-founder-and-ceo-of-kaiam-corporation-246ee83bfa433847f07e8330ac48c723 In this episode we talk to Dr. Bardia Pezeshki, the founder and CEO of Kaiam Corporation, a California head-quartered company, manufacturing optical transceivers for data center applications. 
Kaiam supplies optical modules to most large tier-1 data-centers in the world, including Google, Facebook, and Amazon.

 

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]]> In this episode we talk to Dr. Bardia Pezeshki, the founder and CEO of Kaiam Corporation, a California head-quartered company, manufacturing optical transceivers for data center applications. Kaiam supplies optical modules to most large tier-1 data-centers in the world, including Google, Facebook, and Amazon.

 

For more information visit us at: https://storiesuntoldpod.org

]]> In this episode we talk to Dr. Bardia Pezeshki, the founder and CEO of Kaiam Corporation, a California head-quartered company, manufacturing optical transceivers for data center applications. Kaiam supplies optical modules to most large tier-1 data-cente... In this episode we talk to Dr. Bardia Pezeshki, the founder and CEO of Kaiam Corporation, a California head-quartered company, manufacturing optical transceivers for data center applications. Kaiam supplies optical modules to most large tier-1 data-centers in the world, including Google, Facebook, and Amazon.   For more information visit us at: https://storiesuntoldpod.org ImmiFounders Group No No 27:41 6 full Story # 003 - Chia-Lin Simmons, Founder of LookyLoo https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-003-chia-lin-simmons-founder-of-lookyloo/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-003-chia-lin-simmons-founder-of-lookyloo/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2018 23:06:33 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-003-chia-lin-simmons-founder-of-lookyloo-bb138679855e6f9ec82e1603f6a558bd In this episode we talk to Chia-Lin Simmons, the founder of LookyLoo, an AI-Powered Social Commerce platform that helps women find clothes that fit and make them feel confident.

 

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]]> In this episode we talk to Chia-Lin Simmons, the founder of LookyLoo, an AI-Powered Social Commerce platform that helps women find clothes that fit and make them feel confident.

 

For more info visit us at: https://storiesuntoldpod.org

]]> In this episode we talk to Chia-Lin Simmons, the founder of LookyLoo, an AI-Powered Social Commerce platform that helps women find clothes that fit and make them feel confident.   For more info visit us at: https://storiesuntoldpod.org In this episode we talk to Chia-Lin Simmons, the founder of LookyLoo, an AI-Powered Social Commerce platform that helps women find clothes that fit and make them feel confident.   For more info visit us at: https://storiesuntoldpod.org ImmiFounders Group No No 33:55 5 full Story # 002 - Aihui Ong, Founder of EdgiLife & Love With Food https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-002-aihui-ong-founder-of-edgilife-love-with-food/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-002-aihui-ong-founder-of-edgilife-love-with-food/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2018 23:48:59 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-002-aihui-ong-founder-of-edgilife-love-with-food-9822036a796ffb6629a516c2e8ef1362 In this episode we talk to Aihui Ong, the Founder of EdgiLife - a B2B technology solution for collecting consumer goods feedback & Love With Food - one of America's largest snack subscription companies.

 

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]]> In this episode we talk to Aihui Ong, the Founder of EdgiLife - a B2B technology solution for collecting consumer goods feedback & Love With Food - one of America's largest snack subscription companies.

 

For more info please visit our website: https://storiesuntoldpod.org

]]> In this episode we talk to Aihui Ong, the Founder of EdgiLife - a B2B technology solution for collecting consumer goods feedback & Love With Food - one of America's largest snack subscription companies.   For more info please visit our website: https://s... In this episode we talk to Aihui Ong, the Founder of EdgiLife - a B2B technology solution for collecting consumer goods feedback & Love With Food - one of America's largest snack subscription companies.   For more info please visit our website: https://storiesuntoldpod.org ImmiFounders Group No No 40:00 4 full Story # 001 - Payam Banazadeh, CEO and Co-founder of Capella Space https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-001-payam-banazadeh-ceo-and-co-founder-of-capella-space/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-001-payam-banazadeh-ceo-and-co-founder-of-capella-space/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:29:04 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-001-payam-banazadeh-ceo-and-co-founder-of-capella-space-4c3f7b15b75c1ab2f50b2693561a1ae8 In this episode we talk to Payam Banazadeh, the CEO and co-founder of Capella Space, a data company that provides persistent information from space through small satellites. 

]]> In this episode we talk to Payam Banazadeh, the CEO and co-founder of Capella Space, a data company that provides persistent information from space through small satellites. 

]]> In this episode we talk to Payam Banazadeh, the CEO and co-founder of Capella Space, a data company that provides persistent information from space through small satellites.  In this episode we talk to Payam Banazadeh, the CEO and co-founder of Capella Space, a data company that provides persistent information from space through small satellites.  ImmiFounders Group No No 43:11 3 full Story # 000 - Introduction https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-000-introduction/ https://storiesuntold.podbean.com/e/story-000-introduction/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:24:46 -0500 storiesuntold.podbean.com/story-000-introduction-51536678280a995ecaa26ee84be06fd4 Story #000 is an introduction to our show, what you can look forward to in each episode and a background on when and why we decided to start this podcast.

 

Stories Untold is a podcast about immigrant entrepreneurs, the businesses they've built and the challenges they have faced along the way. Our goal is to inspire, empower and help you take your idea to the next stage.

 

For more information please visit our website: https://storiesuntoldpod.org

]]> Story #000 is an introduction to our show, what you can look forward to in each episode and a background on when and why we decided to start this podcast.

 

Stories Untold is a podcast about immigrant entrepreneurs, the businesses they've built and the challenges they have faced along the way. Our goal is to inspire, empower and help you take your idea to the next stage.

 

For more information please visit our website: https://storiesuntoldpod.org

]]> Story #000 is an introduction to our show, what you can look forward to in each episode and a background on when and why we decided to start this podcast.   Stories Untold is a podcast about immigrant entrepreneurs, the businesses they've built and the c... Story #000 is an introduction to our show, what you can look forward to in each episode and a background on when and why we decided to start this podcast.   Stories Untold is a podcast about immigrant entrepreneurs, the businesses they've built and the challenges they have faced along the way. Our goal is to inspire, empower and help you take your idea to the next stage.   For more information please visit our website: https://storiesuntoldpod.org ImmiFounders Group No No 11:27 2 full