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Nina Roberts

Nina Roberts

Nina Roberts is a journalist covering all aspects of immigrant entrepreneurship, from street vendors and tech founders to venture capital and work visas. Her stories reveal how savvy business owners from abroad impact our culture and economy. She lives in New York City where nearly 40 percent of the population is foreign-born. Follow her on Twitter @ninarobertsnyc and Instagram @nina.roberts.news.

Nelson Nigel, center, founder of Kidmoto Technologies and summer interns at the NYDesigns office in Long Island City, Queens. Interns left to right: Victor Martinez, Sebastian Silguero, Wilber Garcia, Jaydon Felix, Kyle Smith, Shelly Lin, Nur Mazumder and Jack Wang

Kidmoto Offers Safe Airport Car Services for Children: Q&A With Founder Nelson Nigel

ModaBox's Monica Phromsavanh

From Refugee Camp to NYC With Only $200: Q&A With ModaBox Founder Monica Phromsavanh

By Nina Roberts
Godshelter Oluwalogbon

He Sells Jollof Rice Outside the Nigerian Consulate: Q&A With Godshelter Oluwalogbon

By Nina Roberts
Steve Sutton, founder of Devoción

He Sources, Exports and Roasts Colombian Coffee: Q&A With Devoción Founder Steve Sutton

By Nina Roberts
Fatin Jarara, DJ Fatin

Palestinian DJ Infuses Female-Only Celebrations With Arab Rhythms: Q&A With DJ Fatin

By Nina Roberts
BonBon candy store

For the Love of Licorice: A Chat With the Owners of BonBon Candy Store

By Nina Roberts
Saeed Pourkay

This Iranian Entrepreneur Makes Home-Cooked Persian Food Inside a Flatiron Pizzeria

By Nina Roberts
Matipa and Mercy Nyamangwanda, co-founders of EnnYe Collection

African Prints With Modern Silhouettes: Q&A With the Sisters Behind EnnYe Collection

By Nina Roberts
Mohan Gurung

Nepali Tattoo Artist Starts Over Mid-Career in New York City: Q&A With Mohan Gurung

By Nina Roberts
Legalpad's co-founder Sara Itucas

Simplifying the Work Visa Process: Q&A With Legalpad’s Sara Itucas

By Nina Roberts
Adam Ross, co-founder and CEO of Heyday, inside a facial room at the NoHo location in New York City.

Aussie Investment Banker-Turned-Facial Entrepreneur: Q&A With Adam Ross, CEO of Heyday

By Nina Roberts
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