ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.
Listen "EP5 | How did a 22-Year-Old Immigrant Go from OPT to Startup CEO?"
Episode Synopsis
- “Ever faced rejection from VC 76 times but still build your ideas? 💪”
- “Wondering if you can kickstart your startup while on OPT status? Or worried about immigration hurdles? 🌍”
- “Struggling to build your network as an immigrant? 🌍 Want to leverage your multilingual skills to stand out? 🤔”
✨This is Alec's journey. ✨
The 22-year-old immigrant turned his school project into Afforai when, he was raised by Sputnik ATX VC, Plug and Play Ventures, and angel investors. Buckle up for an inspiring tale of innovation, perseverance, and the American Dream 2.0. This is a story you won't want to miss!
✨Chapters ✨
00:00 Welcome to Future BuilderZ
00:02 Afforai: Revolutionizing research with AI
04:30 Global perspective: Living in 3 countries
09:03 From school project to startup: Overcoming 76 VC rejections
14:35 Navigating visa challenges as an immigrant founder
18:50 Scaling to 100K users: Securing the first investment
24:40 Networking tips: The power of persistence
28:54 Immigrant experiences are a unique strength for founder's journey
- “Wondering if you can kickstart your startup while on OPT status? Or worried about immigration hurdles? 🌍”
- “Struggling to build your network as an immigrant? 🌍 Want to leverage your multilingual skills to stand out? 🤔”
✨This is Alec's journey. ✨
The 22-year-old immigrant turned his school project into Afforai when, he was raised by Sputnik ATX VC, Plug and Play Ventures, and angel investors. Buckle up for an inspiring tale of innovation, perseverance, and the American Dream 2.0. This is a story you won't want to miss!
✨Chapters ✨
00:00 Welcome to Future BuilderZ
00:02 Afforai: Revolutionizing research with AI
04:30 Global perspective: Living in 3 countries
09:03 From school project to startup: Overcoming 76 VC rejections
14:35 Navigating visa challenges as an immigrant founder
18:50 Scaling to 100K users: Securing the first investment
24:40 Networking tips: The power of persistence
28:54 Immigrant experiences are a unique strength for founder's journey
In God we trust