The Startup Visa® Podcast

The Startup Visa® Podcast

Author: Tahmina Watson Language: English Episodes: 36
For any founder or investor looking at the American market, the complex maze of immigration law can feel like an insurmountable wall. The Startup Visa® Podcast exists to dismantle that wall, piece by piece, offering a clear path through the legal intricacies that can make or break an international venture. Hosted by Tahmina Watson, a respected immigration attorney and bestselling author, conversations here go far beyond dry legal summaries. You’ll hear from entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the process, sharing their real-world struggles and triumphs, alongside insights from investors and policy experts who shape the landscape. This podcast is a practical companion, whether you're a U.S. company seeking to secure crucial global talent or an innovator abroad plotting your entry. Each episode focuses on actionable advice, breaking down specific visa categories, recent policy changes, and strategic considerations for building a team and a business across borders. It’s part of a broader resource series that includes guidebooks and policy analysis, making the audio content a vital, engaging layer of a much-needed toolkit. Tune in for candid discussions that translate legalese into founder-friendly language, empowering you to make informed decisions for your company's future.
Episodes
David Kika- Canadian immigration Information [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:23
Send us Fan Mail Given the various challenges in the United States, many US residents are looking for information about how to immigrate to Canada. Tahmina speaks with David Kika, an immigration expert practicing Canadia…
Daniel Sawko, CEO and Founder of Shipshape.vc [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:07
Send us Fan Mail Daniel Sawko is the CEO and co-founder of shipshape.vc, a free-to-use investment search engine designed to help founders quickly and precisely identify the right investors for their business. Built to ta…
David Kika: How to move to Canada [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:41
Send us Fan Mail Given the various challenges in the United States, many US residents are looking for information about how to immigrate to Canada. Tahmina speaks with David Kika, an immigration expert practicing Canadia…
Chris Bloomquist- Founding Partner, Talent Mine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:07
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our guest is Chris Bloomquist. He is a 20 year veteran to the technology industry, a 2 time startup founder and expanding into the climate and environmental recruiting industries. He has…
Connor O'Brien, Economic Innovation Group and Heartland Visas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:58
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Connor O'Brien, a Research and Policy Analyst at the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), where he focuses on high-skilled immigration reform and inno…
Craig Montuori, Co-Founder, Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:30
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Craig Montuori, Co-Founder Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition. He is also the Co-Founder of the C19 Coalition and was previously the found…