Comment on How to Break into Silicon ValleyComments−Chris20482yAnd if you are a European?−alephnerd2yMove to SV.There's a reason Databricks is in SF instead of Stockholm, and why Chinese and Indian founders tend to study at Stanford or UCB at some point.−Chris20482yWithout a work visa?−alephnerd2yGet a job at an Bay Area company or study at a top Bay Area college - that's what most European founders, VCs, and operators in SV have done.If you can't land a work visa despite having a EU or EFTA passport, no offense, but there's something wrong with you.−Chris20482yno offense, but there's something wrong with you.Nice. What kind of visa do you think I should have no trouble getting?−alephnerd2yH1B, EB1/2, or O1. I'm sure you can either1. get hired by a company in the Bay Area2. get hired by a Bay Area based company with an EU officeIf you have around 5-6 YoE, a decent resume, and a Bachelors degree you should have an easy time.
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And if you are a European?
Move to SV.
There's a reason Databricks is in SF instead of Stockholm, and why Chinese and Indian founders tend to study at Stanford or UCB at some point.
Without a work visa?
Get a job at an Bay Area company or study at a top Bay Area college - that's what most European founders, VCs, and operators in SV have done.
If you can't land a work visa despite having a EU or EFTA passport, no offense, but there's something wrong with you.
Nice. What kind of visa do you think I should have no trouble getting?
H1B, EB1/2, or O1. I'm sure you can either
1. get hired by a company in the Bay Area
2. get hired by a Bay Area based company with an EU office
If you have around 5-6 YoE, a decent resume, and a Bachelors degree you should have an easy time.