45. Understanding the H1B Visa with Rachel Windzberg

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Navigating the Complex World of H1B Visas: Insights and Experiences

Join Estee and Rachel as they delve into the intricate world of H1B visas, sharing personal experiences and discussing the contentious debate surrounding this critical immigration program. From the perspectives of employers and employees to the lottery system and potential reforms, this episode sheds light on the advantages, challenges, and future of the H1B visa in the United States. Discover the nuances of being on an H1B visa, the impact on spouses, and potential improvements to ensure America continues to attract the best global talent. Perfect for anyone interested in immigration policies, employment in the tech sector, and U.S. visa regulations.

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Rachel

00:16 Discussing H1B Visas and Personal Experiences

00:59 The Debate on H1B Visas in the Tech Sector

02:46 Challenges and Realities of H1B Visa Holders

05:39 The H1B Lottery System

12:50 Nationalism and Immigration Policies

21:20 Improving the H1B Visa Program

33:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Rachel:

Rachel Windzberg started her path to product management as an Engineer in the semiconductors industry. Prior to that, she was a Digital Marketing and Product Specialist at Fiverr, where she was one of the first members of the team to focus on marketing and product research. As a strategy consultant at BCG, she focused on private equity and operations. Rachel joined YouNow as a Product Manager where she focused on broadcaster experience and internal tools, and joined DataDog to lead monitors and alerting products. Rachel holds an MBA from Columbia and a BSC in Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv University.

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