Visa To Venture is where bold ideas cross borders. Hosted by leading immigration attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, this podcast uncovers the inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers building their ventures while navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. Each episode features raw, insightful conversations with founders, investors, and visionaries who turned their immigration story into a startup success. Whether you're on a visa, need a visa, or simply w ...
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Visa To Venture EP 06 – How Néstor Castillero Built a Global Business from Just $51
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45:20In this conversation, Néstor Castillero, the founder of Maera, shares his inspiring journey from starting a business with just $51 to building a successful company that serves clients in over 50 countries. He discusses the challenges of moving to New York, the importance of networking, and how he leveraged social media to grow his business. Néstor …
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Visa To Venture EP 05 – How Hassan Khan is Redefining Content Creation with TODAQ Micro and AI
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43:52In this conversation, Jacob Sapochnick interviews Hassan Khan, the founder of TODAQ Micro, a company focused on enabling micropayments for content creators. They discuss the evolution of TODAQ, the challenges of navigating the U.S. market as a Canadian founder, the influence of military experience on leadership, and the potential of AI in enhancing…
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Visa To Venture EP 04 – How Liesel Vaidya Built Imera to Empower Immigrants in the U.S.
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37:53In this podcast episode, Jacob Sapochnick interviews Liesel Vaidya, an immigrant entrepreneur and founder of Imera, a platform designed to assist immigrants in navigating their journey in the U.S. Liesel shares her personal story of moving from Nepal to the U.S., the challenges she faced as a student on a visa, and her journey to becoming a founder…
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Visa To Venture EP 03 – How Tina Jo Leveraged Authenticity and Resilience to Launch Eight Cats and Empower Through Fashion
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37:19In this episode, host Jacob J. Sapochnick sits down with Tina Jo, who arrived in the U.S. from South Korea at age 15 and transformed her passion for art into a thriving career and business. Tina opens up about overcoming mental-health challenges through creative outlets, building a reputation as a fashion photographer, and pivoting to launch her ow…
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Visa To Venture EP 02 – From Seoul to Silicon Valley: How Phillip Hwang Leveraged AI to Transform Property Management Efficiency
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38:41In this conversation, host Jacob Sapochnick sits down with Phillip Hwang, founder and CEO of KindredPM, to explore how AI is transforming property management. Phillip begins by sharing his journey from South Korea to the United States, reflecting on how his father’s tireless work ethic inspired him. He recalls the challenges of launching a startup,…
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Visa To Venture EP 01 - How Halen Youles Turned Cultural Adaptation into Entrepreneurial Success
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37:24In this conversation, Jacob Sapochnick and Halen Youles explore the cultural differences between Australia and the U.S., particularly in terms of work ethic and networking. Halen shares his journey of moving to the U.S. for work, the challenges he faced with visa complexities, and how these experiences led him to start his own business. The discuss…
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Visa To Venture EP 00 - Welcome To Visa To Venture! Hosted by Jacob J. Sapochnick
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1:09At the heart of many American startups is a journey that began long before a pitch deck or a first hire: the choice to build a life and a business in a new country. Visa to Venture follows these journeys with care and clarity, tracing how founders turn paperwork into possibility and ideas into companies. Hosted by Jacob J. Sapochnick, an immigratio…
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