Visa To Venture

Visa To Venture EP 13 – Gaming, AI, and Global Growth: Dora Ozsoy on Building Rogue Duck

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/ [http://rogueduck.net/]

Visa To Venture EP 12 – From Immigrant to Advocate: Jacob Sapochnick’s Journey to Building a Global Immigration Practice

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/ [https://www.h1b.biz/]

Visa To Venture EP 11 – Brewing a Business: Maggie Xue and The Creation of Us Two Tea

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 [https://www.ustwotea.com/]

Visa To Venture EP 10 – From Corporate Executive to Ultra Athlete: Charlie Sarmiento's Journey

In this episode, Jacob Sapochnick interviews Jose Carlos "Charlie" Sarmiento, an inspiring entrepreneur and ultra endurance athlete. Charlie shares his journey from a corporate executive in finance to pursuing his passion for ultra trail running and founding Vertical X, a platform designed to help athletes secure sponsorships and funding. He discusses the challenges of transitioning careers, navigating the U.S. visa process, and balancing family life with entrepreneurship. Charlie emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, the lessons learned from his children, and the drive to create a positive impact through his work. Learn more: https://www.vtxathlete.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliesarmiento

Visa To Venture EP 09 – How Joseph Lee Pivoted Through Crisis and Built Supademo for 100,000+ Users

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. Learn more at superdemo.com