​​Get ready to network and meet vetted immigrant founders, investors, and operators at Immigrant Founders Networking hosted by OpenSphere

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a fellow founder, or just curious about the future of the Immigrant founder ecosystem, this is the place to be.

Immigrant Founder? Apply To Pitch

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​​​OpenSphere maximizes your visa-approval chances with our personalized AI-powered assistance and legal guidance. Immigrants can book a free consultation 🛂

​The Funding Breakthrough Lab The Funding Breakthrough Lab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pre-accelerator connected to the Not Too Crazy WhatsApp community. We empower founders with education, networks, and resources to unlock their potential while championing diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. Founded by Natalie Pan, an engineer, community builder and coach. ​Join our community here. Book a subconscious coaching consult here

Microsoft Reactor, whether you're building your career or the next great idea, Reactor connects you with the devs & startups that share your goals. Learn new skills, meet new peers & find career mentorship. Attend expert panels & dive into what inspires you with the latest tech.

​​Agenda:

• ​​​5:00 pm - 5:45 pm: Registration and Networking

• ​5:45 pm - 6:00 pm: Announcements and Partner Introductions.

• ​6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Panel Discussion: Mistakes to Avoid

  • ​Ella Shukho, program manager at 500 Global

  • ​Aravinda Seshadri, founding partner of Venturous Counsel

  • ​Daniel 'Sol' Eun, Serial Founder
    

• ​​6:30- 6:45 pm: Startup Lightning Pitches - Apply to Pitch

• ​6:45 - 8:00 pm: Networking w/ Food and Drinks!​​

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Panelists

​Ella Shukho, program manager at 500 Global, has a decade of experience in marketing, PR, project management, community-building, and operations across startups, venture funds, accelerators, and VC programs. She has launched and managed 16 accelerators, attracting over 750 industry-relevant startups.

Aravinda Seshadri, founding partner of Venturous Counsel, she serves as outside general counsel for startups and funds in the technology sector, with a focus on mobile apps and SaaS/PaaS. Passionate about empowering diverse and women-led ventures, she combines the personalized legal guidance of a boutique firm with over 15 years of experience advising startups and investors. As a founder herself, she deeply understands the challenges emerging companies face and provides practical, market-savvy advice to help businesses and funds successfully launch and grow.

​Daniel "Sol" Eun is a serial entrepreneur based in San Francisco, dedicated to making technology accessible. He is currently Founder and CEO of Vertical Bar and previously co-founded Uiflow, a no-code platform acquired by Workday in 2023. Sol's career spans key roles in analytics, data visualization, and SaaS at companies like Workday and Pegasystems. Sol holds a BA in Applied Mathematics from UCLA and an MEng from UC Berkeley, and lives in San Francisco with his wife and two daughters.

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