The inherent tension within the creator economy lies between the promise of financial freedom and the realization this freedom comes at a cost.
Dear Sophie: Any advice for living my dreams in Silicon Valley?
After trying to find an H-1B job to immigrate to the U.S. for several years, I took a position with a company in Canada. My dream is to immigrate to Silicon Valley to start my own venture. Any advice?
Employees are designing the workplace of the future
What factors would make people want to come into the office? SAP research found four: peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, community-building and intention.
Dear Sophie: Any suggestions for recruiting international tech talent?
My early-stage startup is having a really tough time recruiting engineering talent, but we’re open to hiring internationally. Any suggestions on strategies and how to help our company stand out?
How our startup boosted productivity with ‘get s*** done’ day
During the pandemic, we realized that we were swamped with work and there was an information overload. So we came up with an idea to fix that.
Dear Sophie: What’s the difference between IEP and the latest proposed startup visa?
What’s the difference between International Entrepreneur Parole and the latest proposed startup visa? Do you think the startup visa will become a reality? If so, when?
Dear Sophie: When can I apply for my US work permit?
My husband just accepted a job in Silicon Valley. His new employer will be sponsoring him for an E-3 visa. How soon can I apply for my U.S. work permit?
3 ways to become a better manager in the work-from-home era
The seismic shift in how we work requires a reassessment of how we manage, even for — or especially for — seasoned leaders.
Dear Sophie: Can I still get a green card through marriage if I’m divorcing?
I received a conditional green card after I got married in 2019. We decided to divorce, but I want to remain in the U.S. Is it still possible for me to complete my green card based on my marriage?
4 common mistakes startups make when setting pay for hybrid workers
Regardless of your startup’s stance on the topic, having a consistent compensation philosophy that you apply to your evolving workplace has a unicorn-sized influence on important growth metrics.