What Immigrants Teach Us About Success | Neri Karra Sillaman

As we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month, we sit down with Neri Karra Sillaman to explore what immigrant entrepreneurs can teach us about resilience, leadership, and long-term success. We discuss why luck is a skill, how reframing challenges creates opportunity, and the mindset behind companies that stand the test of time

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[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Neri Karra Sillaman

[6:26] The Secret to Creating Your Own Luck

[10:51] How to Reframe Problems Into Opportunities

[16:37] Eight Traits of Long-Lasting Entrepreneurs

[22:25] The Leadership Trait Most Founders Miss

[29:11] What Makes Businesses Last for Decades?

[37:17] The Biggest Myth About Immigrant Entrepreneurs

[44:57] Why the American Dream Still Matters

[46:11] Grooving Session: Why Challenges Create Innovation

 

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