Podcast
Explore powerful stories and expert advice from immigrants who have built successful careers and lives in the US. Deep dives into career growth, legal paths, and community building.
Starting Over in New York After 20 Years of Fame – Jon Kabir
In this episode of The 021 Podcast, Siam Hossain sits down with Jon Kabir, the Bangladeshi rock icon who spent 20+ years in the spotlight before deliberately resetting his life in New York. Jon shares why he left fame behind in Bangladesh, how music chose him as a child, his journey through Black and Indalo, his grounded philosophy on fame and limelight, and his new mission at Tikana to bridge the diaspora with the vibrant culture back home.
Starting Over in New York After 20 Years of Fame – Jon Kabir
In this episode of The 021 Podcast, Siam Hossain sits down with Jon Kabir, the Bangladeshi rock icon who spent 20+ years in the spotlight before deliberately resetting his life in New York. Jon shares why he left fame behind in Bangladesh, how music chose him as a child, his journey through Black and Indalo, his grounded philosophy on fame and limelight, and his new mission at Tikana to bridge the diaspora with the vibrant culture back home.
Why Your Expertise Alone Won't Get You Hired or Noticed - Niso Nigmatullina
Niso Nigmatullina, Founder and CEO of Satou. Niso shares her immigrant journey from Uzbekistan to Russia to navigating life as an entrepreneur in the US, particularly during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. She unpacks invaluable strategies for building a strong personal brand, securing coverage in highly-coveted traditional media, and the power of "newsjacking" to ensure your expertise stands out in a crowded market.
17 Year Old Raised $32.4M to Connect a Billion People – Bailey Pumfleet
Bailey Pumfleet, the incredibly driven Co-founder and CEO of Cal.com who started the open-source scheduling giant at just 17. Bailey shares his journey of bootstrapping the platform's early days, securing $32.4M in top-tier funding, and his ambitious strategy to connect one billion people by 2031—all while facing the unique legal and personal challenges of being an immigrant tech founder in the US.
The CEO Improving Healthcare Access for 70 Million+ Americans - Sufian Chowdhury
Sufian Chowdhury, Founder and CEO of Kinetic, who is improving healthcare access for over 70 million Americans through non-emergency medical transportation. Sufian shares his journey from a tough childhood in Queens and 18 months in consulting to building Kinetic over a decade, raising $32M+, and surviving near-death moments—from COVID and SVB to policy clampdowns—while staying focused on giving first, building real relationships, and staying humble as a founder.
"A masterclass in connecting the dots between industry, immigration, and career success. Required listening for every aspiring global professional."
The Success Stories
Series
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