Amos Tamam: Living the American Dream

Why many foreigners are looking forward to set foot in the United States . . . to take a shot at the "American Dream." And Amos Tamam epitomizes the endless possibilities afforded by the U.S. to its immigrants. From his roots in Tel Aviv, Amos came to the United States armed with a degree in electrical engineering and a sheer determination to live his American Dream.

He started out servicing taxicabs in a fleet garage in New York City to later become the CEO of Verifone Transportation Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Verifone Corporation. His credit card compatible taximeter invention brought him to success. Before Amos Tamam, taxicab users could only pay taxi fares through lose coins and spare cash ready in their pockets. Now, you could pay your taxi fare easily with your plastic money – thanks to Amos.

That's how Amos epitomizes the American Dream: with the right skills and relentless pursuit of success. People like Amos Tamam are keeping the American Dream alive.