Global Founders Meetup - Visas & Fundraising - #SFTechWeek
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Breaking into global markets is hard. Doing it while navigating visas and raising capital? That’s the real founder’s gauntlet.
Join us during Tech Week for an intimate gathering of founders who’ve been through the trenches, securing funding while overcoming the complexities of immigration. Hear candid stories, tactical advice, and lessons learned from the frontlines.
What to Expect:
✨ Fireside chats with founders who’ve raised capital while navigating visas
✨ Practical insights on fundraising, immigration pathways, and founder resilience
✨ Networking with global builders, investors, and operators
Program
6:00–6:30 | Drinks & networking
6:30–7:00 | Fireside Chat with Founders
7:00–9:00 | Mixer continues
Hosted by:
Nidhiya V Raj - 2x Founder and Global GTM Strategy for Nvidia’s Launchpad Segment. Previously, she established and scaled NVidia’s Startup & VC Ecosystem across South Asia, growing it to over 1,500 startups and $100M+ in revenue. She is also the founder of a luxury fashion label, Pink & Kink, as well as innovating in wearable technology that was recognised by the U.S. Consulate and Coca-cola among others.
Rohildev - Founder & CEO @ Nimo Planet that is building the future of computing through a Spatial Computer + A.I.. His work focuses on reimagining how we interact with computers in the A.I. era, with Nimo rethinking UI for A.I. to help users work better through more intuitive computing experiences.
Naz Kabbani - Founder & CEO @ Alora Podcasts that is building at the frontier of Media & A.I. Previously, Naz was a VC at BECO Capital ($900M AUM, the largest privately-owned VC fund in the Middle East) and Special Projects & Trading at Paradigm (one of the Crypto Industry’s most trusted institutions with $12B+ AUM). Naz also grew up in the U.K playing for Manchester United and Manchester City Youth Academies.
Aronin Ponnappan - Founder & CEO of SGBI (Sastra Global Business Innovations) a pioneering robotics startup specializing in AI-powered robot-aided testing automation for both hardware and software products. With operational bases in the US, UK, and India, he brings unique on-the-ground insight into building globally distributed teams and establishing compliant operations across continents. As an O1 visa holder and immigrant founder, Aronin has navigated US immigration frameworks, fundraising from international and US investors, successfully onboarded multimillion-dollar b2b deals and cross-border regulatory complexities. Aronin regularly shares perspectives on scaling tech startups and advancing diversity in tech through talks and publications.
Who Should Come:
Global founders navigating the U.S. market
Investors backing immigrant-led startups
Builders curious about the intersection of immigration and venture
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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