Visa To Venture
Visa To Venture
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as immigration challenges, entrepreneurial success stories, and cultural adaptation. Episodes include discussions on specific visa types like the O-1 and E2, challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs, and insights on business planning and hiring strategies, exemplified in the conversation with Halen Youles on navigating cultural differences and visa complexities.
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.
In this episode of Visa To Venture, Jacob Sapochnick interviews Maggie Zhu, founder of Us Two Tea, a modern tea and lifestyle brand rooted in Taiwanese culture. Maggie shares her journey from arriving in the United States on a student visa to building a brand from the ground up in one of the most competitive consumer markets.
As a designer turned founder, Maggie breaks down how she approached brand-building with intention, differentiated Us Two Tea in a crowded tea landscape, and translated cultural heritage into a modern product experience. She also opens up about the realities of building a company as an immigrant founder, navigating uncertainty, and turning personal challenges into creative direction.
This conversation covers practical insights for early-stage founders, including how to stand out in saturated markets, build meaningful networks, think about fundraising, and stay resilient while building in today’s startup environment.
Learn more at https://www.ustwotea.com
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