Our community was founded by Aytakin Aliyeva, who moved to Silicon Valley with just $300, begging for low-income jobs espite her Western education and successful career back in her home country. She had no access to the global leaders’ networks or financial resources that could accelerate her career or business idea.

Coming to Silicon Valley with big hopes and the American Dream, Aytakin found herself in a devastating position, walking door to door in San Francisco asking for waiter, dishwasher, and elder care jobs.

Without connections to guide her path, it took her five years to secure her first corporate role at Instagram that matched her experience and background.

The isolation, rejections, and closed doors she faced became the catalyst for building something transformational.

Born from one woman’s determination, Femigrants has evolved into a trusted global network of accomplished immigrant leaders—united through support, investment, sponsorship, and trategic partnerships.

Now, Femigrants provides global immigrant women with access to Fortune 500 tech leaders, global entrepreneurs, founders, funders, venture capitalists, angel investors, sponsors, strategic partners, diplomats, and government officials through elegant, sophisticated, and memorable event experiences

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Femigrants Foundation is an inclusive platform of immigrant leaders of all genders coming together to collaborate, support each other’s growth, partner, and create opportunities that elevate careers and scale businesses globally.

At Femigrants, we rise together through the power of authentic connection, shared wisdom, and mutual support.