​🎉 Last week we had gathered 70+ people to learn and build solutions around immigration 🎉

​Join us on February 6th at 5:30 PM at the vibrant General Assembly New York for the Pitch!

​15+ pitches by teams building Finance, Health, Language and Legal solutions for immigrants and first-gen Americans.

​This event represents what we're all about - coming together, collaborating, solving tough problems, and showcasing our creativity!

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​Event Day Agenda

​Until 6:10PM - Snacks and mingle

​6:10 - 7PM - Pitches!

​7PM - 7:30PM - "Startup Investing Trends" chat with Unshackled VC

​7:30 - 8:00PM - announce winners

​Event Details

​This is only for the pitch event!

​Hackathon Themes

​Finance

• ​How might we make banking services more accessible to people who aren't comfortable with English-only interfaces?

• ​How might we help first-generation individuals educate their parents about retirement planning and investment?

• ​How might we help immigrants build credit history and access fair interest rates without falling into cycles of high-interest debt?

• ​How might we help skilled immigrants secure stable employment that matches their experience and qualifications in a new country?

​Health

• ​How might we help immigrants navigate healthcare systems when they don't understand medical insurance terminology?

• ​How might we help immigrants find culturally competent mental health professionals who understand their unique experiences?

• ​How might we make preventive healthcare more accessible to immigrants who come from countries with different medical systems?

​Language

• ​How might we help working parents maintain their native language in their children while adapting to a new one?

• ​How might we make government forms and documents more understandable for non-native English speakers?

• ​How might we help immigrants practice conversational English in low-pressure, real-world situations?

​Legal

• ​How might we help immigrants understand their workplace rights without fear of retaliation?

• ​How might we help first-generation professionals assist their parents with legal documentation and processes?

​Please note, this event will be photographed and filmed. Foreign Founders reserve the rights to use photographs and video from the event for marketing and communication purposes. By attending this event you consent to your image being used for these purposes.

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