MIT New Colossus Project

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  • We are a team of researchers, investors and immigrant founders at MIT who are passionate about helping aspiring first-gen inventors and founders to solve the world’s most critical challenges for our future. At MIT New Colossus, we are deeply committed to telling the remarkable stories of first-generation immigrant trailblazers. Through our research and interviews at MIT, we synthesize insights and perspectives of pioneers who have embodied extraordinary tenacity and resilience that propelled their entrepreneurial success. Our mission is to empower aspiring immigrant inventors and entrepreneurs through our community of role models and partners, guiding them to address the most prevailing challenges in their own endeavors.
    © 2024 MIT New Colossus Project
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  • From Nigeria to Fintech Unicorn: Wemimo Abbey on Building Financial Inclusion with Esusu

    From Nigeria to Fintech Unicorn: Wemimo Abbey on Building Financial Inclusion with Esusu
    Jul 23 2024

    Join the MIT New Colossus Project for a fascinating conversation with Wemimo Abbey, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu, a unicorn fintech company focused on building financial inclusion for immigrants and marginalized groups.

    In a conversation with Raafet Azzouz, MIT New Colossus Project founder and MIT Sloan Fellow, Wemimo shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Nigeria to co-founding one of the first Black-owned unicorn fintechs in the USA. This episode explores the power of embracing the outsider mindset to drive innovation, the significance of hybrid identities in today's world, and Wemimo's groundbreaking work in advancing financial inclusion.
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    42 m
  • Dmitry Balyasny’s Journey from Kyiv to Wall Street, Fueled by Perseverance and Humility

    Dmitry Balyasny’s Journey from Kyiv to Wall Street, Fueled by Perseverance and Humility
    Jun 18 2024

    What connects a $20bn+ global investment firm, Ukraine, and a book bought at a yard sale… Join the MIT New Colossus Project for an enlightening conversation with the pioneer investor Dmitry Balyasny, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of Balyasny Asset Management (BAM). This leading global investment firm boasts over $20bn+ in assets under management, employs 1900 people, and operates across offices around the world.

    Dmitry Balyasny, Kyiv-born leader in the multi-strategy investment management world, is known for his remarkable journey from the ex-Soviet Union to Wall Street. In this conversation, Dmitry discusses his path to success in finance, and the transformative power of resilience and creativity. Hosted by Raafet Azzouz, founder of the MIT New Colossus Project and MIT Sloan Fellow, this episode dives deep into the intricacies of investment management, the importance of community and mentorship, and Dmitry's significant contributions to the financial sector.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:
    - Breaking into investment management and Wall Street
    - The role of perseverance and humility in achieving success
    - Inspiring stories of immigrant success in the financial world
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    38 m
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