Rebel Ideas The Power of Diverse Thinking by Matthew Syed

In December 2017, a statistic showed that 43% of 'Fortune 500' company founders were from an immigrant background. In the top 35 companies, immigrant backgrounds accounted for 57% of founders.

Why do people from immigrant backgrounds have such outstanding business success? This is because the experience gained from immigration matters. By crossing borders, they become exposed and accustomed to adapting to a variety of cultures. This not only makes them open-minded to new things but also highly capable of examining and breaking down conventions while also responding well to changes and challenges. This ability to understand and question the status quo is the key to innovation and creation