Akram Al-otumi (BComm’12), co-founder of 3D Next, aims to boost the economy and population in his new home, Nova Scotia.

Al-otumi founded Azal Student Agency for international students, and and the Enactus Nova Scotia Alumni Network.

“I have a big interest in immigration,” he said in an interview with Entrevestor. “It’s crucial to retain and attract youth to grow our economy.”

He immigrated to Halifax from Yemen in 2007, drawn to the universities, the friendly people, and the fact that it is in a sea-side province.

“I came to Nova Scotia when I was 19,” he said. “I worked. I was very social. I did my best to integrate, to understand the culture. It wasn’t easy, but after a few years I felt at home.”

Akram is currently working towards two Masters Degrees: a Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation at St. Mary’s University, and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C.

Read more in “One Immigrant Entrepreneur’s Story” at entrevestor.com