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My story and support for the Founders Visa

K9 Ventures

I graduated from Carnegie Mellon in 1997 and decided to use my OPT to give the company a proper shot. I have chatted first hand with founders of companies that are from Singapore, Ireland, India and various other countries who have to contend with visa issues. I formed SneakerLabs, Inc. in December 1996, while on a student visa.

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Don’t miss celebrating these seasonal events for mission-driven organizations

Board Effect

and 13th-17th November in Ireland to acknowledge the contribution of trustees to their communities. 11/13: Created by the World Kindness Movement in 1997, World Kindness Day is now celebrated around the globe with the simple mission of creating a kinder world. 4th-10th November in the U.K.,