"We’re building the digital Ellis Island—for the modern immigrant journey." - Amir HemmatIn this episode of Tech Scenes Santa Monica, Jeff James Martin sits down with Amir Hemmat, CEO and Co-Founder of Welcome Tech, to explore how technology, data, and deep cultural insight are transforming the immigrant experience in the United States. Welcome Tech, through its SABEResPODER® platform, serves over 9 million Hispanic immigrants annually—providing trusted information, services, and tools to help families thrive in a new country.Amir shares the inspiration behind the company’s mission, the challenges of building a scalable platform for underserved communities, and how data plays a pivotal role in delivering personalized, high-impact products. From venture capital realities to the responsibility of being a community-first business, the conversation provides a candid look at what it takes to turn purpose into platform—and why empathy and commitment are foundational to long-term success.Key Takeaways:Welcome Tech is building the infrastructure for immigrant households, starting with the Hispanic community in the U.S.The immigrant journey is too often left to chance—technology and data can provide needed structure and opportunity.Understanding cultural context is essential for creating trusted services.Listening to the community informs product design and ensures relevance.Not every startup should chase VC funding—mission clarity must come first.Flexibility and commitment are necessary to scale a purpose-driven platform.Data is at the core of service delivery, enabling more personalized, impactful support.Community-first thinking leads to stronger engagement and long-term value.Chapters:00:00 – Building the Future of Immigration12:02 – Understanding the Immigrant Experience24:08 – Data-Driven Solutions for Immigrants36:06 – The Vision for the Future38:51 – Personal Insights and ReflectionsResourcesLearn more about the book Peak Teams – Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-backed Companies https://a.co/d/hp5JtnuVisit Collective Genius™ to Build Your Venture-backed Team with the Peak Operating System™ https://www.collective-genius.com/Music by Andrew Applepie https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie#TechScenes #WelcomeTech #ImmigrationTech #SocialImpact #AmirHemmat #SABEResPODER #HispanicCommunity #DigitalInclusion #PurposeDrivenBusiness #StartupLeadership #CollectiveGenius #PeakOperatingSystem #VentureBacked #DataDriven #ImmigrantExperience #JeffJamesMartin