The stage lights dimmed, and the spotlight shifted. On screen was Hassan, a Somali-American tech founder from Ohio, pitching his new logistics platform to an audience of investors and policymakers. He wasn’t there by accident. His story had been featured in a SAPSA spotlight series, shared across digital platforms, and amplified at a regional business […]
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Amina had a dream — a café that would bring Somali tea traditions to the heart of Minneapolis. She had recipes, she had vision, and she had a community eager to support her. What she didn’t have was capital. Banks looked at her limited collateral and turned away. Investors didn’t understand her model. But through […]
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The entrepreneur sat with his head in his hands. His grocery chain, once thriving, was now drowning in rising costs and shrinking margins. He had passion, he had community support — but he lacked strategy. Then came a call from a SAPSA advisor, a fellow business professional who had faced similar storms. Together, they mapped […]
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The room was alive with quiet energy. At one end of the hall, a young tech founder from Minneapolis spoke passionately about her new remittance app. At the other, a seasoned restaurateur from Ohio leaned in, nodding, recognizing the echoes of his own entrepreneurial journey. Between them, dozens of conversations bloomed — ideas exchanged, partnerships […]
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Abstract Business networking and strategic partnerships play an essential role in entrepreneurial success by providing access to information, resources, and opportunities that are otherwise difficult to obtain. For Somali-American entrepreneurs, networks serve as critical bridges between local markets, diaspora communities, and transnational business ecosystems. This article explores the importance of networking, highlights formal and informal […]
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Abstract Access to financial resources is a critical determinant of entrepreneurial success. For Somali-American entrepreneurs, barriers such as limited credit history, cultural banking preferences, and systemic inequities present unique challenges. This paper examines existing funding mechanisms, including federal programs, microfinance initiatives, diaspora remittances, and Islamic finance models, while highlighting best practices and strategies to strengthen […]