Elízabeth, Colombia

“I knew that our people wanted a place to find their meals and I also wanted to make a patacón pilao known to the Spanish people”

Elízabeth (Colombia) For 13 years she has owned one of the most emblematic Colombian food restaurants. Now it has three more locations.

He has a huge heart, he also directs the Asavida Association that allows children in his country to eat and go to school. She finances this project herself with a network of sponsors.

Elízabeth is very supportive of all entrepreneurs.

Veronica Selis, Argentina

"I visualized how I wanted my gym before I had it and I achieved it. Today it is like this, just like I dreamed."

Verónica (Argentina) and her husband bravely faced all the inconveniences to create the Pilates&Power Plate project. The enterprising couple of classical dancers employs more than 5 people.

Marcos Da Rocha, Brazil

"If my father saw what his son has achieved with the trade that he taught me since I was a child, how proud he would feel"

Marco (Brazil), grew up with wood and woodworking, he knows it very well, which is why he carries out all types of works with that material, floors, veneers and coatings. His profession has given him a lot of satisfaction, which is why he always seeks to innovate and offer better services to his clients.

Emilia Tonea, Romania

"I learn what I don't know, but I never say I can't do it."

Emilia (Romania) is a woman with an inexhaustible capacity for work. He worked for some years at Mesón el Valle in Lozoya. During this time he was able to gain the trust of his bosses to such an extent that they offered him to take over the business. Nowadays, neighbors and tourists enjoy their delicacies, especially the desserts of their land.

Alberto, Cuba

“I like to experiment, create new flavors, new combinations, serve people and make them feel happy.”

Beto (Cuba) invites you to love him, he is attentive, affectionate, generous, happy as the people of his native Cuba are. Beto first lived in Cosa Rica and arrived in Madrid 11 years ago. Its cocktail bar and catering services have managed to earn recognition from the specialized press. Its premises on Pelayo Street are always packed, but people always leave satisfied.

July, Venezuela

"I am a stylist who studies the personality of my clients and according to that I develop their own style and create a new image to highlight it"

Julio (Venezuela) has his beauty center in Cobeña, but his clientele travels there to follow him. Julio is not just a stylist, he is an artist with a lot of sensitivity, creativity, sense of humor and ability to work. It has created three jobs.

Bruno, Peru

“I realized that the immigrant entrepreneur did not have the services of an agency that identified with them and spoke their own language.”

Bruno (Peru) came to Madrid to pursue a doctorate in Public Economics and stayed advising small and medium-sized entrepreneurs, mostly immigrants. His seriousness and sound advice have helped him maintain a stable clientele.

Carlos, Peru

“I was already a businessman in my country so when I arrived here it was clear that I had to work on my own business”

Carlos (Peru) has a courier and transport company called Calin

He arrived 19 years ago and little by little his company has consolidated. Today it has created 72 jobs. It has a fleet of vans and motorcycles that provide services throughout Madrid.

Angela, Peru

“When I went to visit a grandpa that I was caring for, I didn't like how they treated him, at that moment I decided that I would set up a nursing home to give them the care and warmth that they need”

Angela (Peru) is a feisty and determined woman, first as a private geriatric assistant, today she manages the Manantial de Vida Residence in Galapagar. Angela takes great care of her clients, always paying attention to details such as their presentation, their comfort and, above all, ensuring that they do not lack affection, which is what they need most.

Tania, Brazil

"I feel very happy to provide a service with the trade that I learned in my country, it has allowed me to buy the premises where I work and maintain a loyal clientele."

Tania (Brazil) has a clothing and alterations business. She is punctual and organized in her work, it doesn't matter if she has to get up at dawn to meet delivery deadlines. Tania demonstrates security and confidence in her work and in the future.

Fernando, Venezuela

“On the plane I was already thinking about what my company was going to be like. “I wanted to introduce the world to the typical cheese of my country.”

Fernando (Venezuela) is a young entrepreneur who, before packing his bags to come to Spain, went to the eastern part of his country and learned the traditional way of making typical Venezuelan cheese. Once here he set up Antojos Araguaney, improving the technique and adapting the product to European health standards.

Mohamed, Morocco

"There are two factors that make an entrepreneur succeed, capital and oneself. But oneself is the most important of the two"

Mohamed, a construction worker, felt insignificant, belittled. After seeing that clients appreciated the special treatment he gave them, he thought that with additional effort he could do the same, but in his own company, he did it and felt great inside. .
It had two restaurants and an iron carpentry workshop.

Kalidou, Mauritania

"Not understanding the language became an advantage for me"

Kalidou (Mauritania) He arrived from his country with a few artisan products to sell, as he did not understand the language well, he also did not understand when his clients told him that they did not want his products and he continued to convince them and in the end they bought from him, now he says that he pretends not understand Spanish. As an entrepreneur you have turned a limitation into a benefit.

He is a healer by trade. To those he treats he sells products from Africa, alternative medicine from Africa. Not understanding a NO, he continued and insisted until he closed...

It came to have two salons and a store healing office. He closed a booth and his office.

Irma, Colombia

"The problem was not the country, the people, their customs, but the fears that I had created myself"

With a lot of effort, Irma had bought a dry cleaning business to be an entrepreneur like in her country Colombia, but the unexpected results made her feel like a victim of being an immigrant. In time and with help, she realized that she just needed to free herself from her internal fears and trust herself.

Raul, Bolivia

If I studied for so many years at university, I wanted to work in something related to my profession.

Raúl (Bolivia) has a degree in Computer Science and together with his wife they decided to start a software and computer implements store. Like many immigrants, they started in the hospitality industry, getting to know Spanish culture and tastes. The idea of having something of his own in his profession became a challenge for Raul and now it is a reality.

Fouzia, Marruecos

Fouzia (Morocco) left her country more than 20 years ago, studied dressmaking and together with her husband Jacoub have set up a clothing making and alteration business. At first she did her job from home to care for her young daughters. Her entrepreneurial spirit and persistence make her an exemplary woman.

Oksana, Ukraine

“When you leave your country and arrive in another, a good option is to start a business”

Oksana (Ukraine) and her mother were in Argentina before coming to Spain, there they set up a small tailor shop and learned the trade. Upon arriving in Madrid they saw the opportunity to open an innovative business: rental of tuxedos and suits for men. Personalized attention and quality service are the secret of its success.