Successful Immigrant Family Businesses – Issue 44, November 2019

Some of the most successful businesses in the world have been built by immigrant founders and their families. Their methods, which are as diverse and unique as the places they come from, share common ground with an all or nothing style that is equal parts discipline, determination and ingenuity. Cartographers by necessity in a world without a map, their survival depends on their ability to find allies, adapt and solve problems.

The stakes are always high – redefining home is the investment of a lifetime, and failure is not an option. Often, immigrant entrepreneurs spend their savings on the ticket, papers or safe passage. Many come with nothing, have nothing to return to, but nevertheless make something exceptional. Frequently, immigrants find strength in their struggles and apply that strength to entrepreneurial projects. The businesses they create reflect the same resiliency that defines their journey to success across borders, industries and generations. We are closing 2019 with a Special Feature that celebrates the achievements of these intrepid pioneers.

In this issue we have family business stories and contributions from Chile, Norway, Canada, the USA, Greece, the UAE, Cyprus, India, the Netherlands and Peru as well as an examination of ‘Boundaries’ by four experts.