In honor of the one year anniversary of Startup America, the First Lady spoke with Mike Krieger, the co-founder of Instagram, the fastest growing social mobile startup in the U.S. today. He exemplifies President Obama's belief that "entrepreneurs embody the promise of America: the idea that if you have a good idea and are willing to work hard and see it through, you can succeed in this country. And in fulfilling this promise, entrepreneurs also play a critical role in expanding our economy and creating jobs."
Mr. Krieger moved from Brazil to California to attend Stanford University, where he studied computer science and cognitive science. In 2010, he and a partner founded Instagram, which now employs a talented, growing team of designers and engineers. After graduation, Mr. Krieger worked for a year on his student F-1 visa, later applying for and receiving an H-1B visa as a high-skill worker. Mr. Krieger wants to permanently stay in the U.S. and has applied for a green card.
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First Lady Michelle Obama with Mike Krieger Founder of Instagram:
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Okay, this guy is straight up crazy, but he looks like a lot of fun.
First Lady Michelle Obama greets Let's Move event participants in the Diplomatic Reception Room, Oct. 11, 2011, prior to launching a challenge on the White House South Lawn to help break the Guinness Book of World Records title for the most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period. Participants include: John Cassidy, Guinness Book of World Records holder, who performs a balloon act.
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First Lady Michelle Obama with Balloon Artist John Cassidy:
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Caroline Kennedy Scholssberg spoke at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the White House Historical Association. The Association was founded by Caroline's mother, First Lady Jacqueline "Jackie" Kennedy.
Below we see the two beautiful women. Mrs. Obama looks especially lovely in a two-tone purple dress by Jason Wu that she originally wore for a photo that graced the cover of Vogue magazine.
First Lady Michelle Obama waits backstage with Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg in the Green Room of the White House before making remarks to White House Historical Association on the anniversary of it's 50th year.
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First Lady Michelle Obama with Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg:
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Last night First Lady Michelle Obama attended the Kennedy Center Honors program. The Kennedy Center Honors are given for lifetime achievement in the arts. This years honorees are Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Nero and Bruce Springsteen.
Mrs. Obama looked absolutely stunning in a strapless, pleated purple dress. She accessorized it with a very intricate necklace and, as she often wears, a bangle bracelet. For now this is the best picture that I have from the event, but I hope to have more soon!
This is an amazing shot of First Lady Michelle Obama shrouded in shadow as she gets ready to give a speech.
First Lady Michelle Obama prepares to speak at a meeting of the Corporation for National and Community Service at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2009.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Prepares to Speak to the Corporation for National and Community Service:
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The First Lady looks great as she laughs and works a crowd in a purple floral print dress.
First Lady Michelle Obama greets the crowd at a meeting of the Corporation for National and Community Service at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2009.
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First Lady Michelle Obama at a Corporation for National and Community Service Meeting:
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