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September 11, 2025 52 mins
Why Most Businesses Fail—and What Immigrant Founders Do Differently with Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman

Let’s face it: new businesses don’t make it past year five, and the ones that do often compromise values to survive.

 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman—refugee-turned-entrepreneur and author of Pioneers—shares hard-earned insights on how to build a business that lasts.

Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com

About Neri

Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman is a globally recognized entrepreneur, thought leader, and author.

Named to the Thinkers50 Radar list, she is the founder of a luxury leather goods brand and a sought-after advisor to global leaders. A former child refugee, her journey is a testament to resilience and impact.

Connect with Neri

www.pioneersbook.com   https://Linkedin.com/ neri-karra-sillaman     https://instagram.com / prof.neri   

 

----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine

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Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service.

Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service.

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Connect with Marc

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