Silicon Valley Start-Ups Fueled by Immigrants

talent – n. a special ability that allows someone to do something well

moderator – n. someone who leads a discussion in a group and tells each person when to speak; someone who moderates a meeting or discussion

overcome – v. to successfully deal with or gain control of (something difficult)

resource– n. a place or thing that provides something useful

accumulate – v. to gather or acquire (something) gradually as time passes

idle – adj. not working, active, or being used

founder – n. a person who creates or establishes something that is meant to last for a long time (such as a business or school); a person who founds something

rent – v. to pay money in return for being able to use (something that belongs to someone else)

tourist – n. a person who travels to a place for pleasure

start-up – n. a new business