Ten years ago, Eileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures, coined the term “unicorn” to describe startups that had reached $1 billion in valuation. At the time, there were only 39 startups on the list, but it has been shortened to today, where the list now includes more than 500 companies.
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Not only have the number of unicorns boomed, but what they focus on has changed too: the pendulum has swung strongly in the direction of B2B startups over the past decade – but the thing about the pendulum is that it eventually swings back.
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Ask Sophie: What visas can be used to come to Silicon Valley to scout clients?
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Dear Sophie,
I am the founder of a startup in Estonia. I listened to your podcast about the importance of international founders coming to the US to meet with collaborators and discover customers before expanding into a market. Do I have to come on a visitor visa? Are there any other visa options I should consider?
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