H1B Founders Podcast

Episode 3 of H1B Founders Live. Achal Asawa spent 16 years in tech, Meta and then TikTok, leading a global team across London, Singapore, and China. Watching layoff after layoff hit good people convinced him his future couldn’t sit at the mercy of someone else’s decision. So he had his own company petition his H1B. We talked through: * The proverbial handcuffs. FANG money and a great role that sti...

Episode 2 of H1B Founders Live. Khasim Shaik joined WIN CLUB in October 2025. Senior data engineer at Shopify. New father. Was thinking about moving to Canada because the green card line is 30 to 40 years. We talked through: * The energy audit. Mark every meeting red or green. Once you see the data, you can't lie to yourself. * Two years since the gym. He signed off that week. * The Canadian PR ap...

Raj spent 20 years building technology for Accenture, Honeywell, and Bank of America. Then he looked up at the stars and decided to build something for the community. He filed his own H1B through his C-Corp. Got denied. Refiled. Got approved. Now he’s building BortleBuddy, an AI-powered astrophotography app. In this episode: * How he went from slamming his desk to filing his own petition * The den...

Hello H1B Founders, I'm Manisha Puppala, your host. Thanks for tuning in, sharing your questions, and being part of the H1B Founders community. This episode was a nut-shell breaker for you, for me, and for many aspiring entrepreneurs who are thinking outside the box and breaking stereotypes. We often talk about the hustle of building something on an H1B, but rarely do we get clear answers on the l...

Last week, I hosted an in-depth discussion with Raghavan Nagarajan , Partner at Serotte Law, to break down the significant changes to H-1B regulations that went into effect on January 17, 2024 . These updates have major implications for immigrant founders, particularly regarding company ownership and employment relationships. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the key changes and what they mean f...

In this conversation, Sid Sarasvati shares his journey from being an international student to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the U.S. He discusses the complexities of navigating the H1B visa process, the challenges faced by founders on work visas, and the importance of understanding legal compliance when starting a business. Co-founder Ercan Özer joins to share his perspective on building a...

In this conversation, Sid Sarasvati shares his extensive journey through the U.S. immigration system, detailing his experiences from being an F1 student to navigating H1B visas and ultimately achieving his green card. He discusses the challenges faced by international professionals, the importance of entrepreneurship, and the nuances of visa sponsorship. Sid also provides insights into starting a...