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About Immigrant Entrepreneurship

Legal immigrants are among America’s most ambitious innovators—starting businesses and developing new products at rates far higher than the native-born population. Their willingness to take risks and build something new reflects both the pursuit of the American Dream and the power of a free, open market. In fact, more than 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children, underscoring their central role in driving American innovation and job creation. 

Pioneer works to ensure that this energy translates into lasting prosperity. Our goals are to remove unnecessary occupational-licensing barriers that keep skilled workers out of the market and to expand English-language and workforce integration so legal immigrants can fully participate in—and help lead—the next era of American innovation.

Latest from Immigrant Entrepreneurship

Education, Opportunity
January 29, 2024

Skill-based immigration could ease labor shortage

A recent Biden administration executive order that amends the Schedule A list, which identifies occupations experiencing labor shortages and allows immigrants in those occupations to expedite their employment in the U.S., could positively impact the hiring of skilled international workers for years to come — a welcome development as the country and Massachusetts struggle to attract talent amidst a worsening labor shortage.
Opportunity
November 30, 2023

Navigating Labor Shortages: The Role of Immigrants and the Potential of Schedule A

Milliken underscores the current unprecedented combination of low unemployment and high job openings, particularly in sectors like hospitality, healthcare, and education. She addresses the vital role immigrants play in the workforce, and advocates for leveraging Schedule A, a regulation that expedites the green card process for occupations facing high labor demand.

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Opportunity
October 12, 2023

Rising Dough: The Blue Frog Bakery Journey, Immigration, and Community Impact

Opportunity
July 6, 2023

Adam Ozimek: Immigration Policy Is Innovation Policy

Opportunity
June 22, 2023

Sebastian Corbat Brings Us Healthy Foods 'From the South'

Opportunity
June 8, 2023

Study: Immigrant Entrepreneurs Benefit N.E. Economy, Despite Facing Obstacles to Growth

Opportunity
May 11, 2023

Benjamin F. Jones Shows How Immigrants Are a Boon for the U.S.

Opportunity
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Duker Cultivates Nourishing Solutions

Opportunity
April 19, 2023

Miriam Kattumuri Keeps Us Healthy and Green

Opportunity
March 9, 2023

Erick Widman, Esq.: Immigrants Can Ease Worker Shortage

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Aidan Enright

Aidan Enright

Economic Research Associate, Fellow on Immigrant Entrepreneurship

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