• Veronica Heller, Managing Director, Delver Agents- From Visa to Green Card as a Founder
    Dec 2 2024

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    In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Veronica, Founder and Managing Director of Sealand Ship Agents and Suppliers & Delver Agents. Veronica transformed Delver Agents into the premier cruise ship agency and supplier in Ushuaia, Argentina, working with exclusive boutique operators, mainstream cruise lines, and expedition cruise companies worldwide. She specializes in creating innovative services, solving complex problems, and building strong connections. Veronica holds degrees in Natural Science & Human Arts, Law, International Commerce, and is trained in Environmental Management and International Security. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with her!

    You can learn more about veronica and Delver Agents at Delver Agents: Ship Agents and Suppliers | South America

    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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    30 mins
  • Connor O'Brien, Economic Innovation Group and Heartland Visas
    Nov 25 2024

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    In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Connor O'Brien, a Research and Policy Analyst at the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), where he focuses on high-skilled immigration reform and innovation policy. His research has been cited by media outlets such as Axios, Bloomberg, and the New York Times, and his writing has appeared in Newsweek, National Review, and City Journal. Connor holds degrees from Rutgers University and the University of Chicago. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with him!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 Connor and EIG Home - Economic Innovation Group

    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

    Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media:
    LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
    Twitter - @TahminaTalks
    Instagram - @TahminaTalks
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    32 mins
  • Steve Tobocman, Executive Director, Global Detroit and The Global EIR Program
    Nov 18 2024

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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.

    Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media:
    LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson
    Twitter - @TahminaTalks
    Instagram - @TahminaTalks
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    48 mins
  • Craig Montuori, Co-Founder, Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition
    Nov 12 2024

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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
    Instagram - @TahminaTalks
    Facebook -

    Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

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    42 mins
  • Jennifer Weinhart- Senior Policy Advisor at Engine on Visas for Startups
    Nov 4 2024

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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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    37 mins
  • Daniel Glazer, Winson Sonsini, talks about US Expansion
    Oct 28 2024

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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
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    Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

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    42 mins
  • Kristen Hoff, Global Talent PR discussing EB1A, O1A, NIW and other visa categories
    Oct 20 2024

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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

    Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

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    22 mins
  • Conor Bradshaw, Brex- the bank for startups
    Oct 14 2024

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    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



    Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

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    32 mins