Mark Heesen

Mark Heesen is President of the National Venture Capital Association

Recent Posts

Note to Washington: About half of VC-backed company founders are immigrants

For those who live and work in Silicon Valley, the positive impact of foreign nationals on the region is obvious. The area has long been a magnet for the best and brightest students, entrepreneurs and professionals from all over the world to thrive. Just look at some of the companies that were founded by these individuals and you start to get a sense as to their value — to our lives and to our economy.

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