At 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 immigration attorney based in San Diego, California, serving clients worldwide. Jacob speaks with entrepreneurs, founders, and investors who are building in the United States while navigating the immigration system. Each conversation moves past headlines and hype to the steady work of applying, waiting, learning, and building. You will hear the practical steps, the tough tradeoffs, and the quiet wins that make real progress possible.
What to expect
- Straightforward visa stories tied to real companies and careers
- Plain-language explanations of timelines, options, and common pitfalls
- Practical lessons on funding, hiring, compliance, and sustainable growth
- Frameworks, resources, and next steps for immigrant-led ventures
- Candid, unscripted, conversations about the personal and business realities of starting up in America
New episodes every other week on all major podcast platforms. Learn more at h1b.biz.
What is Visa To Venture?
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 want to understand how global talent shapes American innovation, this show is your go-to resource for motivation, clarity, and community.
From O-1 visa stories to venture-backed breakthroughs, Visa To Venture is where possibility meets process—and borders become bridges.
Tune in every other week for new episodes available on all major platforms.