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Immigrants Fuel American Innovation and Economy

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Immigrants have historically been and continue to be crucial to the American economy and innovation, with 15% of the current U.S. population being foreign-born. Entrepreneurs like Kam Ghaffarian and Amjad Masad highlight the U.S. as a prime destination for achieving entrepreneurial dreams. Despite periods of xenophobia, immigrants have founded numerous companies, employed millions, and driven advancements across various sectors, from space exploration to AI. AI

IMPACT Immigrant entrepreneurs like Amjad Masad of Replit are key figures in the AI and tech landscape, highlighting the role of immigration in driving innovation.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the historical and ongoing impact of immigrants on the US economy and innovation, featuring anecdotes from prominent immigrant entrepreneurs.

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Immigrants Fuel American Innovation and Economy

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Luisa Kroll, Forbes Staff ·

    America Doesn’t Work Without Immigrants—Here’s Why

    Billionaire immigrants and VCs discuss visa policies, green card backlogs and why the U.S. is still the best place: “One person will not screw up the American Dream."

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