In this episode, Sam shares her remarkable journey from Johannesburg to London, blending her background in behavioural economics with her passion for financial literacy. Now the co-founder of Belong, a wealth-building fintech platform, Sam reveals how her experiences as an immigrant and economist shaped her mission to help young professionals invest and build sustainable wealth.We dive into topics like the challenges of starting a fintech company as a woman, breaking taboos around money, and ...

In this conversation, Greg shares his journey from South Africa to the UK, detailing the founding of Rafiki, a platform aimed at managing freelance projects and connecting African talent with international opportunities. He discusses the challenges of navigating cultural differences, the impact of imposter syndrome and anxiety on his entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of mental health awareness among founders. The conversation emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective regarding ...

What does it take to break barriers as an immigrant entrepreneur? In this episode, Asim sits down with Jas, founder of Luna, a groundbreaking digital health platform for young girls. Growing up straddling two cultures, Jas felt the constant tug between embracing her individuality and fitting into traditional norms. Driven to empower others like her, she built Luna to encourage every girl to own her unique story.Jas talks about the realities of building a B2C brand from scratch — the clashes b...

Imagine leaving behind everything you know, your family, friends, and culture, to chase a dream in a new country. No connections, no support system, just you and your ambition.In this powerful episode, we dive into the story of Varun, founder of Let’s Level Up, who left India for the UK and discovered that the entrepreneurial journey can be incredibly lonely - especially as an immigrant. Varun faced the harsh reality of building a business from scratch in an unfamiliar place, with no pre-buil...

This week on Immigrant Founders, we bring you the raw and inspiring story of Wole Adesemoye, a man who battled against the odds, rising from a life of self-doubt and uncertainty to become a fitness coach changing lives across the globe.Wole’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Born into humble beginnings and facing the isolating struggles of being an immigrant, he was haunted by a fear of failure. As a child, he felt lost, believing he would never amount to anything. But deep inside, Wol...

In this episode of The Immigrant Founders Pod, we sit down with Elisabetta Torretti, Founder & CEO of Mint & Lemon, to explore her remarkable journey as an immigrant entrepreneur who defied the odds. Elisabetta shares how moving to the UK, not knowing the language, and navigating the challenges of building a life in a new country sparked her resilience and entrepreneurial drive.She opens up about the personal struggles that shaped her path, battling an eating disorder, breaking t...

In this episode of The Immigrant Founders Pod, Elisabetta Torretti, Founder & CEO of Mint & Lemon, shares her journey as an immigrant entrepreneur. From moving to the UK without knowing the language to overcoming personal struggles, Elisabetta’s story is one of resilience, mental health advocacy, and building diverse teams. Tune in for an inspiring tale of turning challenges into strength.