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This article explains how a16z’s Speedrun program helps non-US founders handle visas, customs, housing, banking, and workspace when coming to California. It also outlines a peer network of alumni who share their immigration and startup experiences.
- a16z's Speedrun connects founders with immigration attorneys who have 10+ years of startup-specific experience, offering free consultations for O-1A and EB-1A visa petitions
- The program provides practical logistics support: consular interview prep, neighborhood guides for SF and Santa Monica, desk space in both offices, and banking partners who work with founders regardless of visa status
- Alumni network spans 12+ countries with a searchable directory filterable by country and startup stage, letting founders connect with peers who navigated the same visa path