In this episode of Visa To Venture, Jacob Sapochnick sits down with Dora Ozsoy, Turkish YouTuber, software engineer, game developer, and Founder of Rogue Duck Interactive.

Before expanding into the United States, Dora was already building in Turkey as part of the core team behind Stratera Games. He shares how that foundation led to the creation of Rogue Duck Interactive, a U.S.-based software entertainment company.

With more than 700,000 subscribers on YouTube, Dora built a global audience while developing strategy and simulation games designed for long-term replayability. In this conversation, he discusses scaling across borders, navigating immigration as a tech founder, and transitioning from creator to company builder in an increasingly competitive industry.

The episode also explores how artificial intelligence is influencing game development, production systems, and player experience. Dora explains why AI represents a structural shift in the industry and why founders cannot afford to wait for perfect information before taking action.

This conversation offers practical insight for immigrant founders, global operators, and entrepreneurs building in technology and entertainment.

Learn more about Rogue Duck Interactive at: http://rogueduck.net/

In this special episode of Visa to Venture, the tables are turned as host Jacob Sapochnick is interviewed by Dez DeCosta.

Jacob shares his personal immigration journey, the global mindset that shaped his career, and a pivotal case that tested every part of his legal strategy. He reflects on advising a high-level executive building a U.S. company, navigating incomplete information, and making critical pivots under pressure.

The conversation also explores how immigration law requires constant adaptation to policy changes, the importance of flexible pathways to permanent residence, and what today’s immigrant entrepreneurs should understand when building companies in the United States.

This episode offers real-world insight into strategy, mindset, and decision-making for founders, executives, and global talent navigating the U.S. immigration system.

Learn more at: https://www.h1b.biz/

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