Immigrant communities play a significant role in shaping the U.S. economy by starting businesses, working essential jobs, and contributing to innovation across different industries. My article will break down how their work supports local economies, creates jobs, and adds to the country’s overall growth despite the challenges many immigrants often face.

Very few companies each year receive VC funding, and a majority of these are already well-connected, which may discourage so far unestablished startup founders with limited personal networks. However, it is definitely possible for these founders to receive funding if they take the initiative to build their connections through persistence.