Sophie Alcorn Podcast
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251: Mapping the Invisible: Building a Business Around Clean Air with Max Interbrick
39 mins; November 25, 2025
250: Work Is the Hobby: Owning the All-In Founder Journey with Simon Lancaster
47 mins; October 31, 2025
249: Super Connecting in a Fast-Paced World with Carl Grant III
48 mins; October 15, 2025
248: Beyond Silicon: How Living Processors Could Transform AI with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys
27 mins; October 09, 2025
247: The American Blueprint: Grit, Hope, and Resilience with Michael Graham
54 mins; October 01, 2025
246: Nonlinear Futures: What Happens When Cause Doesn't Match Effect with Jamais Cascio
48 mins; September 24, 2025
245: The Potential Future of H-1B Selection: Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 DHS Weighted Selection Proposal
23 mins; September 16, 2025
244: The Rise of Immigrant and Unconventional Founders in the Creator Economy with Arjita Sethi
47 mins; September 10, 2025
243: Underwriting the Unknown: Why Emerging Managers Are Venture's Wild Card with Winter Mead
47 mins; September 03, 2025
242: Run Your Own Race: The Leap That Created Reebok with Co-Founder Joe Foster
68 hours 13 mins; August 26, 2025
241: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Energy, Change Your Leadership with Sandra De MonchiPaw
50 mins; August 19, 2025
240: The Valley Mindset: Trust, Obsession, and the Flywheel of Success with Philipp Wehn
51 mins; August 12, 2025
239: The $1 Billion Public University Bet with Caroline Winnett
46 mins; August 05, 2025
238: Customer First, Capital Second: What International Startups Get Wrong About Fundraising with Alfredo Coppola
40 mins; August 01, 2025
237: Built to Stick: The Startup Making Gecko Tech Ready for Earth and Space
40 mins; July 22, 2025
236: Fishing in Deeper Waters: U.S. Customer Acquisition by Design with Bill Kenney
49 mins; July 15, 2025
235: Dreaming the Possible: Art, Technology, and the Diplomacy of Hope with Martin Rauchbauer
51 mins; July 08, 2025
234: Beyond the Pitch: Real Stories of Growth, Grit, and Game-Changing Deals with Krishna Mohan
42 mins; July 01, 2025
233: The High Cost of Holding It Together with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran
52 mins; June 24, 2025
232: Inside Global Class: Frameworks for Modern Market Expansion with Klaus Wehage
47 mins; June 17, 2025
231: EB-2 NIW for Tech Founders: Is It Still Viable in 2025
26 mins; June 10, 2025
230: Humanizing Sales in the Age of AI with Venki Pola
42 mins; June 03, 2025
229: When Stress Speaks: Decoding the Body's Language for Resilience with Matthew David Gardner
46 mins; May 27, 2025
228: Layoff Lessons: Reinvention After Setbacks with Roshni Chellani
53 mins; May 20, 2025
227: Why We Still Don't Have Robot Butlers with Anshuman Kumar
37 mins; May 13, 2025
226: Startups, Scientists, and Visas: Why Immigration Is America's Innovation Policy with Doug Rand
67 hours 35 mins; May 07, 2025
225: The Wow vs. The Why: Finding Viable Innovation in the Age of Hype
36 mins; April 29, 2025
224: From 10-Year Bans and Border Detention to Billion-Dollar Business: A Founder's Journey to Success with Haseeb Awan
44 mins; April 22, 2025
223: Reigniting Prosperity: How Immigrants Help Revive Communities and Fuel Economic Growth
45 mins; April 15, 2025
222: Neuroplasticity and Change: How to Rewire Your Brain for Success with Michael Lopez
46 mins; April 08, 2025
221: Raising Capital in 2025: The Realities of the Global Market
49 mins; April 02, 2025
220: Building a Tech Startup for Scale: Tax, Talent, and Strategy Insights with James Peck
42 mins; March 25, 2025
219: The PERM Primer: Foundations for Your U.S. Work Green Card
21 mins; March 18, 2025
218: From Research to Reality: The Crucial Role of STEM Immigrants with Amy Nice
47 mins; March 11, 2025
217: Shock and Awe: Preparing Your Business for Compliance Audits and Enforcement Actions with Jonathan Grode
40 mins; March 04, 2025
216: A Guide to H-1B Self-Sponsorship and More For Founders and Startups with Sophie Alcorn
26 mins; February 25, 2025
215: Exponential Expertise: Cultivating Talent for the Age of Technological Acceleration
46 mins; February 18, 2025
214: Building from the Ground Up: From Overcoming Immigration Hurdles to Glean to Global Tech Leadership with Deedy Das
37 mins; February 11, 2025
213: Complementary, Not Competitive: How Immigrants Boost Local Economies with Steve Tobocman
41 mins; February 04, 2025
212: Unlocking H-1B Potential: Key Facts You Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond by Sophie Alcorn
30 mins; January 28, 2025
211: Space Tech Meets Mineral Mining: Transforming Resource Discovery with Jeremiah Anderson and Balajiram Santhanam
38 mins; January 21, 2025
210: H-1B Modernization Rule: Navigating Cap Gap Updates
36 mins; January 14, 2025
209: The Launch Path: Transforming Ideas into Impactful Ventures with Bret Waters
54 mins; January 07, 2025
208: Navigating the Pendulum Swings of Immigration Policy with Jesse Bless
46 mins; December 31, 2024
207: Behind Pixar: Untold Stories of Technology and Creativity with Co-Founder Alvy Ray Smith
51 mins; December 24, 2024
206: Big Reasons to Love America: Love Letter from an Immigrant with Christian Ray Flores
47 mins; December 17, 2024
205: Common Ground: Finding Solutions in Immigration Policy with Jeremy Robbins
49 mins; December 10, 2024
204: Compassion and Law: AILA's Approach to Immigration Challenges with Kelli Stump
35 mins; December 03, 2024
203: Beyond the Rhetoric: What's Really Next for Immigration Reform with Bill Hing
50 mins; November 26, 2024
202: Next Chapter: Post-Election Debrief with Sophie Alcorn
43 mins; November 15, 2024
201: AI Meets Energy: Overcoming Hurdles in the Power Revolution with Colin Ponce
36 mins; November 12, 2024
200: The Visa Visionaries: Forging America's Future with Connor O'Brien
45 mins; November 05, 2024
199: How To Hit A Homerun in Startups with Sheryl Root
40 mins; October 29, 2024
198: Immigration Frontlines: Teaching, Testifying, and Transforming with Stephen Yale Loehr
32 mins; October 22, 2024
197: The Fine Print Fiasco: Legal Pitfalls That Can Haunt Founders with Matt Kirmayer
44 mins; October 15, 2024
196: AI Crossroads: Where Technology Meets Social Responsibility
27 mins; October 08, 2024
195: Brain Gain: How Immigration Shapes U.S. Tech Innovation
40 mins; October 01, 2024
194: From the Fields to the Stars: Exploring Space, Immigration, and Diversity with Maria Varmazis
46 mins; September 24, 2024
193: Thriving in a Challenging Early Stage Venture Market for Startups with Lindsey Mignano
35 mins; September 17, 2024
192: Are Countries Going To Start Bidding For Immigrants? AI, Immigration and the Future of Lawyers
35 mins; September 12, 2024
191: Cybersecurity and Compliance: Data Stewardship for Startups with Ryan Bonner
41 mins; September 03, 2024
190: Startup Struggles, Funding Trends, and Global Entrepreneurship with Kevin Holmes
40 mins; August 27, 2024
189: AI, Energy, and Economy: Policy Perspectives with Congressman McNerney
47 mins; August 20, 2024
188: Navigating Complex Immigration Paths with Dan Berger: From DACA to Tech Visas
43 mins; August 13, 2024
187: Patent Insights, AI, and Space Frontiers: A Founder's Guide to Innovation and Commercialization with Steve Wood
45 mins; August 06, 2024
186: The Future of Immigration Law: Technology and Trends with Jason Susser
40 mins; July 30, 2024
185: Transforming Space Sustainability into a Viable Business: Insights from Daniel Porras
42 mins; July 23, 2024
184: Beyond the Atmosphere: Understanding Space Governance with Michelle Hanlon
39 mins; July 16, 2024
183: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Insights from Dr. Gena Gorlin on Founder Psychology
48 mins; July 09, 2024
182: Transatlantic Ventures: Daniel Glazer on Scaling Tech Companies Globally
28 mins; July 02, 2024
181: Balancing Business and Justice: Fiona McEntee on U.S. Immigration and Startup Law
47 mins; June 25, 2024
180: Investing in the Final Frontier: Insights from Chris Reichelt
35 mins; June 18, 2024
179: From Law to Tech: Roman Zelichenko's Journey to Innovating Immigration Compliance
32 mins; June 11, 2024
178: Empowering Global Innovation: Immigration Challenges and Solutions with Sam Newbold
38 mins; June 04, 2024
177: A Discussion on Rebelling, Innovation, & Smarter Immigration Policies with Jonathan Grode
47 mins; May 28, 2024
176: Foreign Workers & Export Controls in the Space Industry: Insights from Jack Shelton
56 mins; May 21, 2024
175: The Importance of Self-Advocacy: Deb Dutta's Journey from Product to Founder
44 mins; May 14, 2024
174: Authentic Connections: Lior Klisman's Journey to Building Borderless
44 mins; May 07, 2024
173: In Orbit with Alice Carruth: Insights on Space Exploration, Communication, and Innovation
42 mins; April 30, 2024
172: Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Faris Alami's Path from Refugee to Entrepreneur
44 mins; April 23, 2024
171: Navigating Space Governance, Peace, and Inclusive Leadership
38 mins; April 16, 2024
170: Strategic Expansion for Founders: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur David Rose
44 mins; April 09, 2024
169: Startup Sustainability: Legal Lessons and the Climate Crisis with Sam McClure
61 hours 35 mins; March 26, 2024
168: Into the Cosmos: Space Startups, Regulatory Hurdles, and Pioneering Tomorrow with Bryce Kennedy
42 mins; March 12, 2024
167: Charting the Path for Global Growth: Candid Conversations on Successful U.S Expansion with Brian Frumberg
44 mins; February 27, 2024
166: IP Insight: Safeguarding your Startup with Sanjay Prasad
40 mins; February 13, 2024
165: Foreign Roots to Silicon Valley Heights: The Exit Journey of International Founder Alfonso de la Nuez
49 mins; January 30, 2024
164: REPLAY: What Makes a Strong H-1B Petition
29 mins; January 17, 2024
163: Disrupting the System: Deconstructing U.S. Labor Markets and Immigration with Lindsay Milliken
45 mins; January 02, 2024
162: From Earth to Orbit: A Dialogue on Startups, Export Control, and Space Law with Bailey Reichelt
43 mins; December 19, 2023
161: From Campus to Capital: Understanding Silicon Valley with Jeff Wallace & Ann Lee
45 mins; December 05, 2023
Startup Acceleration and Immigration Insights with SV Veteran Miles Randle
33 mins; November 21, 2023
From Founding to Funding: Understanding Venture Capital Potential with Kristen Ostro & Nicole Fuller
43 mins; November 07, 2023
Linda Moore, TechNet CEO, on Immigration Advocacy
47 mins; October 24, 2023
Space is Our Future, with Christopher Hearsey
54 mins; October 10, 2023
Moving at the Speed of Trust: Tech's Role in Immigration Reform with Carman Nareau
38 mins; September 26, 2023
Scaling Success: Leading Multicultural Tech Teams in the U.S. with Trista Taylor
32 mins; September 12, 2023
The Deep Tech Investment: Inner Space, Outer Space, and Startup Investing with Danny Crichton
36 mins; August 29, 2023
Beyond Handshakes: Networking in the Silicon Valley Startup Ecosystem with Shawn Flynn
46 mins; August 15, 2023
Startup Funding Decoded: Securing the Investment with Michael Avent
41 mins; August 01, 2023