Thank you for joining us at Making In America + Coming soon 👀

Thank you so much for attending the latest Making In America event, a live interview with Ankur Nagpal, founder of Teachable and Carry.

COMING SOON: I will discuss the event further below, but first, I am pleased to share that I had the opportunity to meet with Congressman Ro Khanna in Washington, D.C., and discuss the state of skilled immigration in America. Stay tuned for that interview!

This week, we had a great turnout on a cold evening in New York City. Once again, thank you to each and every one of you for coming!

​​Thank you to Ankur Nagpal for sharing his story of moving to America from Oman, building Teachable (sold for $250M) and Carry, and inspiring the next generation of immigrant founders.

This event would not have been possible without Sampei Omichi and Ellis. They are on a mission to simplify immigration for foreign nationals and their employers. They combine intelligent and user-friendly software with a concierge approach, to deliver a painless–and even delightful immigration experience.

Whether you are an employer or employee, for all your immigration-related needs please reach out to Ellis.

During the event this week, we covered:

• ​Ankur's Journey: Ankur's story of moving to America and building million-dollar companies.

• ​Pathways for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: How students and young entrepreneurs can move to America and become successful founders.

• ​H1-B Visa Controversy: Address recent debates and controversies surrounding H1-B visas and skilled immigration.

• ​Immigration and Politics: The politics of skilled immigration and its impact on foreign-born entrepreneurs.

• ​Actionable Advice: Practical tips and guidance for foreign-born founders building their ventures in America.

Stay tuned for the clips from my conversation with Ankur!

This is an organic, ground-up community so please let me know what you thought of the event, and how you think I can improve the experience! Messages like this below mean a lot, so I welcome any and every piece of feedback.

What I am working on for this community:

1. Incorporating Making In America as a non-profit so we can scale the events faster.

2. More content and newsletters. If you would like to help with videos and newsletter writing, please let me know.

3. Better IRL experience. If you would like to volunteer during the events to make the experience better, please let me know.

4. Brand partnerships. If you would like to sponsor and partner with Making In America, please let me know.

5. Guests and panelists. I am always looking for great stories to highlight and folks who can inspire the community.
   
   Feel free to reach out to me via any of my socials or over email at [email protected].

   
   Check out our mission, past panelists, and event videos at: www.makinginamerica.org

   

   
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   ​Who are we?

   Making It in America is a community for immigrant founders and builders who aim to establish businesses, often navigating the complexities of immigration logistics. 

   We are dedicated to supporting these entrepreneurs by:

   • Building Networks: Connecting them with like-minded individuals, potential employers, and sponsors.

   • Fostering Partnerships: Helping them find co-founders to bring their visions to life.

   • Finding Their Groove: Assisting in their acclimation and success in the U.S. business landscape.

   Join us to meet ambitious leaders and professionals who have moved to America to pursue their dreams, start companies, and generate employment opportunities.

   

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   👋 This event is organized by Sagnik Basu, an immigrant entrepreneur currently working in the news and a builder in the production space. Sagnik was born in India and sought education in the United Kingdom. He moved to the USA by himself in 2017 with $300, because he likes bigger portion sizes.
   
   He believes in American dynamism and wants to support others who are building in the USA. This community represents the essence of creativity, advancement, and perseverance that propels the United States onward.

   He also believes in the limitless potential for creating jobs and companies, emphasizing that legal immigration should fuel entrepreneurial growth in the USA to ensure America remains THE global leader.

   Build in America. For America.
   

   ​-Sag