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.