Foreign Founders

#64 Liesel Vaidya, Co-Founder of Imera


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Helping immigrants navigate life in the U.S.


From Nepal to New York City, Liesel Vaidya is the co-founder and CEO of Imera, a venture-backed platform focused on expanding access and opportunity for immigrants. Liesel previously served as CTO of a digital health startup, where she built award-winning products that transformed access to care for survivors of sexual assault. Originally from Kathmandu, Nepal, she understands firsthand the barriers immigrants face when building a life in a new country.


00:00 Introduction and Background

01:06 Starting the First Company, and raising $9 million

02:51 Challenges and Lessons Learned

05:34 The Birth of a New Idea

09:52 Introducing Imera - bridging the knowledge gap for immigrants

14:02 Community Building and Partnerships

17:03 Future Vision and Goals


Connect with Liesel:

  • Website: www.withimera.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieselvaidya


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