Have you ever felt the weight of starting over in a new country with nothing but a dream? 💭🌍
Yeah, same. It was such a big dream that led to leaving everything behind and take a leap of faith!
And let me tell you—it wasn’t all sunshine and EASY! Is it supposed to be easy though?
When I came to the U.S., I had nothing but ambition, a big vision, and an unshakable belief in myself.
No shortcuts, no safety nets—just pure hustle. And have I hustled??
Flashback:
👩🎓 Attending school while raising kids 🍼 and working minimum wage jobs 💸 (yes, all at once).
🔥 Pushing through every challenge—self-doubt, systemic barriers, and way too much coffee.
🚀 Turning every small win into fuel for something bigger.
Fast forward to today… as I’m about to attend Web Summit Qatar as a startup founder, bringing @Krello to the world! 🌎💡
This is one of those “pinch me” moments where hard work meets reality.
One dream down, a thousand more to go! 💥 #Progress
The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Power of Immigrants & Women in Tech
If my journey has taught me anything, it’s this:
Immigrants and women are reshaping the tech world.
The data backs it up:
📊 Immigrant Founders Drive Innovation – Over 55% of America’s billion-dollar startups were founded by immigrants.
Think about that—more than half!
💡 Women in Tech Are Rising—But We Need More – Only 28% of the tech workforce consists of women, and female founders receive less than 2% of VC funding.
Yet, startups with female founders generate 78 cents per dollar invested compared to 31 cents for male-led startups.
🌍 Diversity Fuels Growth – Companies with diverse leadership teams are 33% more likely to outperform their competitors.
The message? We belong here.
People Often Ask Me: How Did You Do It? 🤔
Here’s my secret sauce:
✅ Adapt Relentlessly – New country, new culture, new language?
I dove in headfirst and figured it out! ✨
✅ Build from the Ground Up – First through higher education 🎓, then through entrepreneurship.
No handouts—just grit.
✅ Turn Setbacks into Fuel – Every “no,” every failure, every “this won’t work” just made me push harder. 🚀
And now…
I CAN’T BELIEVE I’m attending one of the biggest summits for tech founders:
Web Summit Qatar! 🎤🎉
Do you feel the EXCITEMENT & ANTICIPATION?! 😍
If you’re attending @websummitqatar, let’s connect! 💬
I’d love to meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators shaping the future of tech, real estate, and AI-driven marketplaces.
💡 Drop a comment or slide into my DMs—let’s build something BIG together! 💬🔥
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