When Lorayne, 30, and her wife decided to start their own business in Mexico City, they had a solid foundation to work with. They had the idea: Xplozione, a company that designs and sells pop-culture-inspired gift boxes. They also had the expertise, since Lorayne had received her bachelor’s degree in communications and was proficient in graphic design programs. Still, they needed the financial resources and management skills to get their business off the ground. "Our products were appreciated for their originality,” Lorayne says, “but when we began to receive larger orders, we couldn’t fill them due to the lack of money to buy additional material.” Lorayne, 30, merges art and creativity to build custom gift boxes inspired by her favorite books and movies, like Harry Potter. That’s when they discovered the Resilient Futures program from the International Rescue Committee and Citi Foundation. Launched in 2022, the program supports refugees and migrants in Mexico City with skills training, mentorship, financial resources, job placements, and start-up support so they can build their careers and contribute to economic growth in the country. With the Resilient Futures program, Lorayne and her wife received the seed capital and mentorship they needed to establish and […]
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
