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Dear Sophie: Any advice for living my dreams in Silicon Valley?

TechCrunch

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.

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Salon Owner Chelle Neff Talks Scaling, Sustainability and Success

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Pinterest has forever changed our consultation game. Nothing will ever replace an in-person, customized consultation where a professional can feel your hair, assess the damage and recommend the correct products for you to use. I learned the phrase “celebrate all mistakes” in 2019, and I have made that my motto!

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Best practices to building an inclusive business

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

We consulted with a few YLAI Fellowship alumni to illustrate their best practices for building an inclusive business. What advice would you give to other young leaders to do the same in their community and their businesses? These best practices may seem self-evident, but it is important to see how these steps look in action.

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Catch Me Inside with Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran: Keeping up with COVID-19

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Entrepreneur and YLAI Professional Fellows Program alumna Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran shares her advice with entrepreneurs on how to keep your business afloat. This session of #CatchMeInside is sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Guyana. It is not business as usual under COVID-19. COVID-19 is forcing businesses to rethink the way they operate.

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How Influencers Can Legally Raise Capital for Funds and Companies

David Teten VC

Nik launched his newsletter, This Week in Fintech , in 2019 as a way to share his thoughts about the evolving fintech landscape with friends, family, and select coworkers. Any manager who is considering raising under 506(c) should consult their legal counsel and / or fund administrator. How large is this risk?

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Ask Sophie: Which visas will allow us to expand our startup in the US?

TechCrunch

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. Come for a visit!

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Key Takeaways From Startup Grind Global

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Santoro attended the 2019 Startup Grind Global as an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) ambassador and mentor. Well, that’s a wrap on the 2019 Startup Grind Global in Redwood City, California. He is the managing director of RetailCare and spends much of his time as an accomplished consultant and mentor to the retail industry. .