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
Topics
[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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About Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman
Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs by Neri Karra Sillaman
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