Minn Kim and Lisa Wehden are the founders of Plymouth Street, which guides talented individuals through the US immigration process. Its aim is to accelerate innovation through faster and more transparent immigration services.

Minn & Lisa join the show to discuss the pitfalls of the current system, how Plymouth Street is injecting agency into the immigration process, the importance of storytelling, and MUCH more!

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Show Notes:

The Origins of Plymouth Street
Problems With the Current US Immigration System
Expanding Access to the O-1 Visa
High-Skilled Immigration as a Bipartisan Issue
The Importance of Storytelling
From Anecdotal to Empirical; Coalition Building
Injecting Agency Into the Immigration Process
Scaling with Technology
The Emotional Toll of the Immigration System
Building the Right Team & Breaking Bad News
Dealing With Negative Externalities
Is America Open for Business?
Augmenting Plymouth’s Offering
Remote Work vs In-Person
What’s Next?
Lisa & Minn as Emperors of the World

Books Mentioned:

The Hypomanic Edge: The Link Between (a Little) Craziness and (a Lot Of) Success in America; by John Gartner

Minn Kim and Lisa Wehden — America is Open For Business (EP.199)

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