Latina trailblazer Nina Vaca resurrected her failing tech company and turned it into a major industry player.
Karin Kamp at The Story Exchange
Karin Kamp is the former Director of Digital Media at The Story Exchange.
Posts by Karin Kamp at The Story Exchange
ChinaSprout: Sowing the Seeds of Chinese Culture
An accidental entrepreneur grows a niche business close to her roots.
Entrepreneur Learns the Hard Way to Appreciate Employees
Sheela Murthy was an unsympathetic boss. A walkout forced her to change.
TSE Special Series: Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Personal stories from the frontline of the immigration debate. See the latest coverage of our series on The Daily Beast.
Entrepreneurship for Immigrants: Setting the Bar Too High?
Watch video of Sheela Murthy, as featured in The New York Times, and read about starting a business as a non-citizen.
Opening Doors: The Business Benefits of Women-Owned Certification
Find out how women-owned business are increasing sales to major corporations with the help of organizations like WEConnect International.
Time’s 100 Most Influential 2013: Afghani Entrepreneur Roya Mahboob
Roya Mahboob rises above death threats, fighting for women’s empowerment and education with computers, access to the Internet and social media.
From Refugee Camp to Successful Entrepreneur
Nada Kiblawi was born in a refugee camp, lived through a few wars and finally found safe haven and economic independence as an entrepreneur in the U.S.
Sarabeth’s Pushing 70 with No Signs of Letting Up
Sarabeth Levine has added a new restaurant to her $40 million food empire and it all began with a family recipe for marmalade.
Immigrant Makes Peace, Near and Far
In the coming months The Story Exchange will be joining the national conversation on immigration reform by telling the personal stories of immigrant entrepreneurs. Watch the first profile in our new series.
Who are America’s Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs?
A closer look at immigrant women entrepreneurs and what an immigration reform could mean for them and America’s future.
Tips for Running a Lean Business
Laura Zander, who started Jimmy Beans Wool as a hobby and turned it into a multi-million dollar business, offers advice on how to grow with limited funds.
‘Half The Sky’ Launches Game to Create Change For Women
Facebook game raises awareness of women’s issues and turns game playing into fund raising.
Maya Angelou’s Advice to Young Women Seeking Power
Develop courage, celebrate success and don’t let anyone bring you down.
Video: Pakistani Schoolgirl Shot by Taliban is “Eager To Serve”
Courageous, inspiring Pakistani teenager recovering well and continuing fight for girls education