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Understanding how to launch a startup in the U.S. as an international founder can be complex, especially when navigating different visa options. This interactive session will break down what it takes to qualify for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability visa, especially for technical innovators building high-impact companies.
[RSVP REQUIRED]
In this session, you will learn:
The 8 key eligibility categories for the O-1A visa
Common founder paths & real-world case studies
Actionable steps to build a compelling application (press, research, judging, etc.)
Insights from immigration experts, experienced VCs, & founders who've done it
Ideal for:
Engineers & researchers on F-1, OPT, STEM, or H-1B visas exploring startup opportunities
Early-stage founders looking to understand what qualifies under extraordinary ability
Anyone building toward a longer-term status while staying focused on innovation
Speakers:
Manan Mehta, Founding Partner at Unshackled Ventures
Manan Mehta is the Founding Partner of Unshackled Ventures, a pre-seed fund designed to support immigrant founders in the U.S. Since launching in 2014, Unshackled has backed 100+ companies, helped create over 1,000 jobs, & supported teams that have raised more than $1B. A husband to a nurse & father of two, Manan is a collegiate national dance champion, mindfulness practitioner, coach, & lifelong sports enthusiast.
Anna Marie Garcia, Senior Attorney at Goeschl Law
Anna Marie Garcia is an experienced immigration attorney who has handled highly complex cases in all areas of immigration. She has practiced immigration law for over 19 years & joined Goeschl Law Corporation in January 2017. Her immigration practice areas include employment-based nonimmigrant visas & immigrant visas with a concentration on alien of extraordinary ability petitions for O-1 & EB-1 visas; family-based immigration matters; naturalization; waivers of inadmissibility; & removal proceedings.
Minn Kim, Founder at Lighthouse
Minn Kim is the Founder & CEO of Lighthouse, the fastest immigration solution for the world's top technical talent. Previously, she served as Partner at On Deck, where she built a global accelerator supporting thousands of international founders, & as Principal at Bloomberg Beta, investing in AI, machine learning tools, & robotics startups. She is based in San Francisco & is an avid triathlete & dinner party host.
Hosted by Unshackled Ventures at Shack15
Tuesday, July 23 | 3:30-5:00 PM PT
RSVP required - You will not be able to enter the event location if you have not RSVP'd
This event is 21+
Please review our House Rules & Guest Code of Conduct.
About SHACK15
SHACK15 is a community for Founders, Innovators & Changemakers. Located in the iconic San Francisco Ferry Building with panoramic views of the Bay, SHACK15 provides the stage for a diverse global community to gather & connect.
SHACK15 Location
We're located on the 2nd floor of San Francisco's Ferry Building. Please use the elevator to come to the 2nd floor in the Ferry Building's Office Lobby - located underneath the giant clock tower, on the left side of the main market entrance.
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