An immigrant entrepreneur’s thoughts on Fredericton, New Brunswick
Founded in 2016, NeenOpal is a global management consulting firm with a specialized focus on data science and analytics. Founder and Director Pavel Gupta says his team has grown to 80+ employees operating from offices in Bangalore, India; Newark, New Jersey; and its newest operation in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
“The North American market is a vital one for us, and we wanted to be closer to our customers,” says Gupta. “We wanted a second office in North America and New Brunswick turned out to be a fantastic location for us.”
“New Brunswick turned out to be an ideal location for several reasons. Friendlier people being the most obvious,” says Gupta. He also notes that the New Brunswick location makes it easy to service customers on both coasts and that business costs in Fredericton are affordable for a young company still bootstrapping.
He says the business ecosystem in Fredericton has helped the company hit the ground running.
“Everyone had a role to play. It can be daunting to move to a new part of the world. You don’t know anyone, so it’s important to have strong support, and that’s where groups like ONB, Ignite/Planet Hatch, and the Fredericton Chamber were so helpful. The guidance these groups have provided us has made all the difference.”
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