Alec Ross notes that compensation paid to Ukrainian - born Michael Koum equals Ukraine 's past due bills . Tech companies in Silicon Valley , London and Berlin are teeming with Ukrainian engineers -- Ukraine 's hackers-for-hire are some of the best in the world . He says there 's long tradition of entrepreneurial success for Ukraine emigres to . New investment in Ukraine could create an environment of opportunity , he says . Ross : U.S. should recognize how vital immigrant entrepreneurs are to its future .
Alec Ross notes that compensation paid to Ukrainian - born Michael Koum equals Ukraine 's past due bills . He says there 's long tradition of entrepreneurial success for Ukraine emigres to . New investment in Ukraine could create an environment of opportunity , he says . Ross : U.S. should recognize how vital immigrant entrepreneurs are to its future .