I came to the US as a refugee when I was 11. Now I own a multimillion-dollar business.

01/27/2025, 5:38 AM
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I came to the US as a refugee when I was 11. Now I own a multimillion-dollar business.

Courtesy of Orhan Veli

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Orhan Veli, owner of 11 Saladworks locations. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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