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In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Steve Tobocman, an innovator and leader in the nonprofit, political, and economic fields. Steve has launched several successful nonprofit initiatives, including Global Detroit, WE Global Network, and ProsperUS Detroit, and has built a notable political career as a state legislator. His work has been recognized nationally, and he continues to maintain active networks in politics, immigrant economic development, and community economic development. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with him!

You can learn more about Global Detroit at Home - Global Detroit

This season is dedicated Tahmina’s dearest mentor, and immigration lawyer extraordinaire Joel Paget who passed away. You can read about his incredible life story here. May his legacy continue for generations. 

Special thanks to our season sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/

The Startup Visa podcast series is produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan and Sana Dawa. 

The startup visa series is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.  Together with this podcast, we invite you to read Tahmina’s The Startup Visa Book series.

Here is a link to her bestselling visa guide book: The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders: Watson, Tahmina, Doughty, Caroline, Buhain, Venice, Vos, Troy: 9781735758572: Amazon.com: Books

Here is her policy book: The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth & Economic Prosperity in America: Watson, Tahmina, Turnbull, Lornet, Feld, Brad: 9781735758534: Amazon.com: Books

Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com. 

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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 founding partner of Venture Politics, where he advised numerous political campaigns on engaging the startup community and lobbied Capitol Hill offices and the White House on behalf of early-stage startups. Hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed interviewing him!

This season is dedicated Tahmina’s dearest mentor, and immigration lawyer extraordinaire Joel Paget who passed away. You can read about his incredible life story here. May his legacy continue for generations. 

Special thanks to our season sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/

The Startup Visa podcast series is produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan and Sana Dawa. 

The startup visa series is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.  Together with this podcast, we invite you to read Tahmina’s The Startup Visa Book series.

Here is a link to her bestselling visa guide book: The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders: Watson, Tahmina, Doughty, Caroline, Buhain, Venice, Vos, Troy: 9781735758572: Amazon.com: Books

Here is her policy book: The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth & Economic Prosperity in America: Watson, Tahmina, Turnbull, Lornet, Feld, Brad: 9781735758534: Amazon.com: Books

Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com. 

Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media:
LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
Twitter - @TahminaTalks
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In this episode, I interview Jennifer Weinhart, Senior Policy Advisor at Engine. Engine supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through economic research, policy analysis, and advocacy on local and national issues. It is the voice of startups in government.

In addition, Jennifer and Tahmina co-authored an OpEd published in The Hill- Opinion: Green cards for international graduates: A rare bipartisan opportunity 

Hope you enjoy listening to the podcast and reading the OpEd. 

This season is dedicated Tahmina’s dearest mentor, and immigration lawyer extraordinaire Joel Paget who passed away. He was one of the first guests of Tahmina’s broadcasting journey starting in 2015. You can listen to his episode here and you can read about his incredible life story here. May his legacy continue for generations. 

Special thanks to our season sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/

The Startup Visa podcast series is produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan and Sana Dawa. 

The startup visa series is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.  Together with this podcast, we invite you to read Tahmina’s The Startup Visa Book series.

Here is a link to her bestselling visa guide book: The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders: Watson, Tahmina, Doughty, Caroline, Buhain, Venice, Vos, Troy: 9781735758572: Amazon.com: Books

Here is her policy book: The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth & Economic Prosperity in America: Watson, Tahmina, Turnbull, Lornet, Feld, Brad: 9781735758534: Amazon.com: Books

Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com. 

Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media:
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In this episode, I speak with Daniel Glazer, founding partner of Wilson Sonsini's London office and a leading expert on helping UK and European tech and life sciences companies expand into the U.S. 

Daniel has advised numerous high-growth companies on U.S. market entry, fundraising, and M&A. He is a recognized leader in transatlantic innovation and has partnered with major organizations like Founders Forum and SelectUSA to support U.S. expansion efforts. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with him!

You can learn more about Daniel and his incredibly impressive background here Daniel Glazer | Wilson Sonsini

This season is dedicated Tahmina’s dearest mentor, and immigration lawyer extraordinaire Joel Paget who passed away. You can read about his incredible life story here. May his legacy continue for generations. 

Special thanks to our season sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/

The Startup Visa podcast series is produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan and Sana Dawa. 

The startup visa series is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.  Together with this podcast, we invite you to read Tahmina’s The Startup Visa Book series.

Here is a link to her bestselling visa guide book: The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders: Watson, Tahmina, Doughty, Caroline, Buhain, Venice, Vos, Troy: 9781735758572: Amazon.com: Books

Here is her policy book: The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth & Economic Prosperity in America: Watson, Tahmina, Turnbull, Lornet, Feld, Brad: 9781735758534: Amazon.com: Books

Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com. 

Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media:
LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
Twitter - @TahminaTalks
Instagram - @TahminaTalks
Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

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In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Kristen Hoff, co-founder of Global Talent PR, a specialized agency focused on showcasing the abilities of O1, EB-1, and Global Talent visa applicants. Kristen helps international talent craft compelling narratives that highlight their achievements in fields ranging from science and arts to business and technology. Her expertise in media relations and client storytelling has been instrumental in elevating the profiles of exceptional individuals globally. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with her!

You can learn more about Kristen and Global Talent PR here: About Us | Global Talent PR

This season is dedicated to Tahmina’s dearest mentor and immigration lawyer extraordinaire, Joel Paget, who passed away. You can read about his incredible life story here. May his legacy continue for generations. 

Special thanks to our season sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/

The Startup Visa podcast series is produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan and Sana Dawa. 

The startup visa series is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.  Together with this podcast, we invite you to read Tahmina’s accompanying book series "The Startup Visa."

Here is a link to her bestselling visa guide book: The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders: Watson, Tahmina, Doughty, Caroline, Buhain, Venice, Vos, Troy: 9781735758572: Amazon.com: Books

Here is her policy book: The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth & Economic Prosperity in America: Watson, Tahmina, Turnbull, Lornet, Feld, Brad: 9781735758534: Amazon.com: Books

Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com. 

Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media:
LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
Twitter - @TahminaTalks
Instagram - @TahminaTalks
Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of The Startup Visa Podcast, I speak with Conor Bradshaw, a former client and a dynamic leader who has spent his career producing TV commercials for Fortune 100 tech companies and is now focused on building at Brex. Conor recently graduated from the University of Washington, specializing in Human Decision Science, and continues to pursue his passion for innovative technology while networking with venture-backed leaders. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with him!

This season is dedicated Tahmina’s dearest mentor, and immigration lawyer extraordinaire Joel Paget who passed away. You can read about his incredible life story here. May his legacy continue for generations. 

Special thanks to our season sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/

The Startup Visa podcast series is produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan and Sana Dawa. 

The startup visa series is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.  Together with this podcast, we invite you to read Tahmina’s The Startup Visa Book series.

Here is a link to her bestselling visa guide book: The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders: Watson, Tahmina, Doughty, Caroline, Buhain, Venice, Vos, Troy: 9781735758572: Amazon.com: Books

Here is her policy book: The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth & Economic Prosperity in America: Watson, Tahmina, Turnbull, Lornet, Feld, Brad: 9781735758534: Amazon.com: Books

Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com. 

Sign to our blog- and connect with us onsocial media:
LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
Twitter - @TahminaTalks
Instagram - @TahminaTalks
Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

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Matthew Sawyer is the author of the bestselling book “Make it in America.”  He is also the Managing Director of USAccelerator, and Professor at Columbia and New York Universities.  Matthew shares his insights on market intelligence, strategic consulting, and helping international businesses thrive in the American landscape.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with him!

Links:

https://usaccelerator.biz/team

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119885140/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0

Weak revisions to skilled worker visas do little for US businesses (thehill.com)

Special thanks to our series sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/

The Startup Visa podcast series is produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan and Sana Dawa.

This season is dedicated to Tahmina's dear mentor Joel Paget, who passed away in Sept 2024. You can read more about his extraordinary legacy here- Profile / Joel Paget - BAR BULLETIN (kcba.org)

We invite you to read Tahmina’s The Startup Visa Book series.

Here is a link to her bestselling visa guide book: The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders: Watson, Tahmina, Doughty, Caroline, Buhain, Venice, Vos, Troy: 9781735758572: Amazon.com: Books

Here is her policy book: The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth & Economic Prosperity in America: Watson, Tahmina, Turnbull, Lornet, Feld, Brad: 9781735758534: Amazon.com: Books

Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com. 

Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media:
LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
Twitter - @TahminaTalks
Instagram - @TahminaTalks
Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

Send us Fan Mail

Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast. In this episode, I am honored to speak with Sridhar Katta, CEO and Founder of TruVs.com. TruVs Inc, is a modern business and technology consulting company. They help their customers modernize their business operations using world class business processes and cutting edge technologies. Hear Sridhar share about his immigrant entrepreneur experience and why he believes we need a #startupvisa!  

The Startup Visa Podcast is a podcast on US immigration for startups, investors, and entrepreneurs. This podcast coincides with the launch of the 2nd Edition of my book, The Startup Visa which is now available for order here!

The inaugural season is sponsored by Masterplans. With more than 20 years’ experience and over 18,000 business plans under their belt, they deliver best-in-class research, financial modeling, and strategic direction--allowing you to do what you do best. Check out Masterplans at masterplans.com or call their team at 877-453-2011.

Check out our immigration legal services for those in the startup ecosystem by visiting us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com. It is our pleasure to serve international entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, and top global talent.

The inaugural season of the Startup Visa podcast is produced and edited by Cambria Judd Babbitt; music by Gvidon titled “Success Starts With a Dream”, and Tokyo Music Walker titled “Way Home”;  and collaboration with TJ Productions.

Be sure to follow me on my Amazon Author page, my author website www.tahminawatson.com as well as my usual blog at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com.

Find us on social media:

LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
Twitter - @TahminaTalks
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Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

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Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

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Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast. In this episode, I am honored to speak with Marko Issever, CEO and Founder of America EB5 Visa. America EB-5 Visa aims to connect international investors aiming to immigrate to the United States while making a meaningful financial contribution in the form of an investment, typically on a real estate project with seekers of these investments.

The Startup Visa Podcast is a podcast on US immigration for startups, investors, and entrepreneurs. This podcast coincides with the launch of the 2nd Edition of my book, The Startup Visa which is now available for order here!

The inaugural season is sponsored by Masterplans. With more than 20 years’ experience and over 18,000 business plans under their belt, they deliver best-in-class research, financial modeling, and strategic direction--allowing you to do what you do best. Check out Masterplans at masterplans.com or call their team at 877-453-2011.

Check out our immigration legal services for those in the startup ecosystem by visiting us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com. It is our pleasure to serve international entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, and top global talent.

The inaugural season of the Startup Visa podcast is produced and edited by Cambria Judd Babbitt; music by Gvidon titled “Success Starts With a Dream”, and Tokyo Music Walker titled “Way Home”;  and collaboration with TJ Productions.

Be sure to follow me on my Amazon Author page, my author website www.tahminawatson.com as well as my usual blog at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com.

Find us on social media:

LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
Twitter - @TahminaTalks
Instagram - @TahminaTalks
Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

Send us Fan Mail

Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast. In this episode, I am honored to speak with Gavin Johnson, Attorney at Immix Law. As both an entrepreneur and business attorney with an active presence within the Washington State startup scene, Gavin assists clients from early concept stage to clients navigating complex mergers and acquisitions. With his legal and business experience, Gavin focuses on protecting and empowering his clients across an array of industries.

The Startup Visa Podcast is a podcast on US immigration for startups, investors, and entrepreneurs. This podcast coincides with the launch of the 2nd Edition of my book, The Startup Visa which is now available for order here!

The inaugural season is sponsored by Masterplans. With more than 20 years’ experience and over 18,000 business plans under their belt, they deliver best-in-class research, financial modeling, and strategic direction--allowing you to do what you do best. Check out Masterplans at masterplans.com or call their team at 877-453-2011.

Check out our immigration legal services for those in the startup ecosystem by visiting us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com. It is our pleasure to serve international entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, and top global talent. 

The inaugural season of the Startup Visa podcast is produced and edited by Cambria Judd Babbitt; music by Gvidon titled “Success Starts With a Dream”, and Tokyo Music Walker titled “Way Home”;  and collaboration with TJ Productions. 

Be sure to follow me on my Amazon Author page, my author website www.tahminawatson.com as well as my usual blog at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com.

Find us on social media:

LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
Twitter - @TahminaTalks
Instagram - @TahminaTalks
Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com