In this conversation, Joseph Lee, co-founder and CEO of Supademo, shares his journey from Seoul to Canada to New York and what it took to build an AI-native product used by more than 100,000 people across 100 countries. He reflects on dropping out to start his first venture, scaling a seafood marketplace through Techstars, and pivoting during COVID into profitable B2B software. Joseph dives into his O-1A visa path and overcoming an RFE, why the United States is unparalleled for founders, and how he builds culture with trust, radical candor, and a flat, meritocratic team. He also talks fundraising as a foreign founder, why brand and distribution matter more in the AI era, and the mindset that makes you undeniable. He closes with advice to act instead of over-researching and a reminder he would give his younger self to enjoy the moment.

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In this podcast episode, Jacob Sapochnick interviews Brett Chell. Brett shares his journey from being a high school dropout to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry. He discusses the importance of understanding numbers and leadership in building a business, the evolution of his leadership style, and the lessons learned from his experiences. Brett also introduces his new venture, Bricks, which aims to create a community for entrepreneurs, and addresses the challenges of navigating immigration as a Canadian entrepreneur in the U.S.

In this conversation, Yidian Liu, the co-founder of PolyGone Systems, shares her journey as an immigrant entrepreneur focused on tackling the issue of microplastics in water systems. She discusses the mission of her company, the challenges faced by immigrant founders, the importance of diversity in the workplace, and insights into navigating the investment landscape. Yidian also reflects on the recognition received from Forbes 30 under 30 and the influence of her family on his entrepreneurial journey, concluding with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn more at www.polygonesystems.com