PORCH 

It's hard out there and exponentially harder for an immigrant entrepreneur. 

The existing ecosystem is only focused on business needs. But we all know you can't build a billion-dollar business (or any business) if you can't live happily in a new country. 

PORCH is an exclusive club of international entrepreneurs who have been there, done that, and are still doing it. They have come together to support one another on the personal side of the journey (from living to finance to relationships) to learn and grow and to share their superpowers.

This comes to life through events and community. 

PORCH Events include topical sessions with high-profile speakers and experts and highly engaged IRL events focused on relationships, learning and fun.
PORCH Community: 24/7 real-time discussion and support through the active PORCH platform, on-demand resources and content for asynchronous learning, and powerful perks.

PORCH was built to level the playing field and give you a greater chance at success.

Founder / COO

Unfiltered w/ PORCH

They say entrepreneurship is hard. Well, try doing it in a country where you weren’t born, in a language that isn’t your first, with a social network you’ve had to build from scratch. 

That’s the story of the immigrant entrepreneur. However, the biggest problem is the story is rarely told from the POV of the immigrant. So, let’s change that. 

Welcome to Unfiltered w/ PORCH, where we explore what it means to be an immigrant entrepreneur from the POV of the immigrant.  Real stories. Real journeys. Immigrant entrepreneurship, told by those who have lived it.

Co-Creator

HunterMorris

I wear many hats, but they all point in the same direction: helping brands communicate clearly, creatively, and consistently. I lead full-scale marketing initiatives with a strong focus on storytelling, design, and strategy.

My primary role with companies is with Newsletter Creation: I manage end-to-end creation of monthly newsletters for multiple companies, from CRM setup, content planning and writing to design, distribution, and analytics.

Other projects have included ongoing graphic design (logos, social content & graphics, etc), many website design projects (from full website builds to revamps), and full community builds.

Founder

WeitzmanGTM

Intuitive AI

Sales And Market Development

Look Media

Sales and Business Development

Oil Thigh Designs (OTD)

Managed team of 5 responsible for in-store processes such as payment collection, inventory, POS functionality, and managing International Shipping program. Oversaw e-commerce and retail store sales channel growth.

E-Commerce Director

Digital Operations Coordinator

Smith School of Business at Queen's University

Working as a Teaching Assistant for COMM 161: Introduction to Mathematical Analysis for Management (Calculus) and COMM 162: Managerial Statistics

Teaching Assistant

Cam's Kids Foundation

Cam’s Kids Event Head

Tree2Table Originals

Founded an e-commerce business making handmade charcuterie boards, managing production, sales, and website/social media marketing

Founder / COO @PORCH – helping 1M immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in Canada

Combining my passion for entrepreneurship and desire to make a change with my first startup, PORCH. 

1.  My job is to make the journey as an immigrant entrepreneur easier.
2. I am a firm believer that community, when done right, is so powerful.
3. The diversity of Canada is truly beautiful and the possibilities are endless. Everyone just needs access to the right people and resources to succeed.

One specific event didn't inspire me to be an entrepreneur. For me, it was something that I was passionate about since I was very young. Whether it was watching Dragon's Den with my dad or spending the long car ride hours on the way to hockey games coming up with full businesses, being an entrepreneur was what I have always wanted to do.

Fast forward through years of entrepreneurship classes in high school, participating in youth business and entrepreneurship competitions, and starting a few small businesses of my own, I entered my fourth and final year of the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, and I decided it was time to put my education, experience, and passion to the test and go after my dream of starting a true business.

After working with some great companies (Intuitive AI, Look Media, Knoow) and also starting my own custom charcuterie board business during the pandemic (which was such an incredible experience), I learned about the endless effort it took to run a startup/company.

So, in October of 2022, I founded PORCH, an exclusive club of international entrepreneurs that have been there, done that, and are still doing it. They have come together to support one another on the personal side of the journey (from living to finance to relationships) to learn and grow, and to share their superpowers.

It was a full circle from those long nights on the couch watching Dragons Den and Shark Tank. I have the honour and privilege to be able to pursue this entrepreneurial journey with my co-founder, friend, and Dad.

We need more of this. Let's make the world a better place.

Countries I have been to:
Canada, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Monaco, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Morocco, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Australia, Dominican Republic, U.S.A, Vatican City

Hunter Weitzman

Tomisin Salam

FiatMatch

 CEO & Founder

Global Startups

Industry Expert - Startup Coach, FinTech

The Immigrant Library

The Immigrant Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping newcomers succeed in Canada. Our platform offers a robust repository of resources, information, and tools for settlement and career growth. Our mandate is to support, empower, and connect newcomers with the information and services they need to succeed.

President & Founder

ForbesBLK

The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaboration, and change. 

In order to support our community, ForbesBLK shares inspiring content and curates in-person and digitally-based networking opportunities to foster professional development, entrepreneurship, and cultural change.

https://www.forbes.com/forbesblk/

Member

On Deck

Where operators, founders, and investors pursue frontier themes in fintech to build the next wave of innovation in financial services.

Fintech Fellow

Succor Business Hub

Offering virtual office solutions to help new and small businesses reduce avoidable operating and overhead costs. Our solutions include:

- Mobile & Web Development
- Business Idea Assessment & Go-To-Market
- Virtual Office, Corporate Address, Mail Handling & Meeting Rooms
- Personal Assistant & Dedicated Receptionist Service


Let us know if we can help: www.succorbh.com

Co-Owner

StudyInc.

We built StudyInc to provide access to education that can translate into jobs (in the shortest time possible) for underserved groups.

Black Founders Network

BFN Accelerate 2023 Founder

Various Startups

Assisted entrepreneurs with all things strategy, industry analysis, and go-to-market.

Go-To-Market Partner

The Rumie Initiative

Responsible for initiating and maintaining global strategic relationships with representatives of educational institutions, humanitarian organizations, and private institutions.

Strategic Partnerships

I believe business can be a force for good when driven by purpose and a passion for solving real-world problems. For me, it’s always been about creating lasting change.

My entrepreneurial journey began in my college years, selling clothing from the trunk of my car, a small idea that grew into a highly profitable fashion business by the time I graduated. That experience taught me the value of resilience, creativity, and customer focus, lessons I carry with me to this day.

Today, I lead FiatMatch, a remittance company that has grown into a global payment infrastructure helping startups, fintech companies, and SMBs simplify their payment operations. While outsiders might see FiatMatch as another payments company, we focus on unlocking potential, helping businesses scale beyond their reach, mitigating regulatory hurdles, and removing market entry barriers.

Driven by the same passion for impact, I founded the Immigrant Library, a nonprofit providing newcomers with the resources, tools, network, and community needed to ease their transition into a new life. We are building an AI-powered platform to make settlement and immigration support more accessible, ensuring no one is left behind.

My career has taken me from working with and launching startups to advising aspiring entrepreneurs and mentoring founders. One of my biggest privileges was working with the team at Rumie in its early days, an EdTech platform that has reached over two million learners worldwide and won global awards for its humanitarian impact.

I thrive at the intersection of business and impact. Whether building startups, creating social ventures, or supporting others in their entrepreneurial journeys, my goal remains the same: to create solutions that scale and improve lives.

taplio

The Battle

Hunter Weitzman

Tomisin Salam

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