Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Main Street to the Fort Point

New to HUBweek this year, the Ideas Dome Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA will feature a series of more than four dozen sessions taking place across five days, exploring how we can build a more inclusive and equitable future.

Are we a stronger city and economy because of our historic openness to immigration or should we close the borders and restrict access?

What happens to the economy if we are more restrictive, or more open? What is the impact on jobs, employers and economic growth?

This panel will address why our economy, from Main Street to Fort Point, depends heavily on immigrants, why the implications of restricting immigration are grim, and what more can be done to support immigrant entrepreneurs.

Speakers:

William Brah
Founder & Director, UMass Boston Venture Development Center

Jody Rose
President, New England Venture Capital Association

Bernat Ollie
Co-founder & CEO, Vedanta Biosciences

Min He
Co-President, MIT Chief 2017

Ivan Fernandez de Casadevante
Co-Founder, Ori

Clement Cazalot
Managing Director, Techstars Boston

John Barros
Chief of Economic Development, City of Boston

Please note: all Ideas Dome sessions require a free HUBweek General Admission Pass to attend.

See a full list of all Ideas Dome sessions taking place throughout HUBweek 2018 chronologically sorted here.

As the official transportation of HUBweek 2018, Bluebikes will be offering $1 Rides throughout the festival. Bluebikes will also offer a bike valet service when you ride to The HUB at City Hall Plaza 🚲

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