Unshackled Ventures

Our Boston panel was incredible! Huge thanks to our portfolio founders, Carolina Goncebat & Kohwo O., for sharing their journeys and our Boston ambassador, Naman Gupta, for bringing the community together. Thank you to the team at Tech Superpowers for hosting us at their space. We’re excited to keep featuring more of our portfolio founders and their amazing stories!

Join Arjita A. Sethi, founder of New Founder School, for a powerful webinar on Feb 19th tailored to help you validate your ideas, craft a clear roadmap, and set the foundation for long-term success. This session will provide actionable strategies and insights designed to address the challenges immigrant founders face when launching and scaling their ventures. Whether you're just starting or ready to take the next step to launch your business, this webinar is your chance to gain expert guidance. Reserve your spot today! https://lu.ma/y2jlfndq

Unshackled Ventures' Co-Founder and General Partner, Nitin Pachisia, took our mission on the road—connecting with the next wave of immigrant founders across the East Coast! ❄️ From Columbia University Startup Lab with OneRise, to Princeton University's Technology Licensing & New Ventures, and down to Pennovation Works in Philly, we met with ambitious international entrepreneurs shaping the future. We also had the privilege of hosting a morning with Foreign Founders, reinforcing why immigrant talent is a powerhouse for innovation. Where should we head next? 🤔 Tag a university, incubator, or startup hub that we should visit! William V. Campbell Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia University Yidian Liu

Come hang out with our Immigreat ambassadors and meet fellow immigrant founders in the Boston community on Feb 15! You'll hear from two Unshackled Ventures portfolio founders, Carolina Goncebat & Kohwo O., about their journey of building their companies and receiving investment from Unshackled. Come with all your questions and curiosity! Sign up here: https://lu.ma/1mehw8tp Thank you to Tech Superpowers for hosting us! 🙏🏼

Join us this Thursday at 1 PM PT for a Zoom conversation with Payam Zamani, moderated by our very own Manan M., to celebrate the launch of Payam's book Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life’s Difficult Journeys. Payam’s inspiring journey as a Bahá’í refugee from Iran to building a billion-dollar company is a story of resilience, family, and purpose. Don’t miss this chance to hear his powerful lesson. Thank you to the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center for hosting! You can register here: https://lnkd.in/gneBbrTe

Founders, we know how challenging immigration issues can be, especially with the new administration. That's why we're hosting immigration office hours this Wednesday, Jan 15th at 10:00 AM PST with the experts from Serotte Law to help you navigate your questions and concerns. 🔑 Want access to this session? Sign up for our Immigreat community to join the event: https://lnkd.in/gmfWS2Xy Michael Serotte

Exciting News — We’re Hiring! 🎉 Our online community, Immigreat, has grown into an incredible community of close to 1,000+ founders since launching last year, and we’re looking for a passionate Community Coordinator (part-time, 20 hours/week) to help take things to the next level. If you or someone in your network loves connecting with others, organizing events, and building relationships, this could be the perfect fit! ✨ Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gc2cGKNd Please share with your network and tag anyone who might be a good fit!

Founders, we know how challenging immigration issues can be, especially with the new administration. That's why we're hosting immigration office hours this Wednesday, Jan 15th at 10:00 AM PST with the experts from Serotte Law to help you navigate your questions and concerns. 🔑 Want access to this session? Sign up for our Immigreat community to join the event: https://lnkd.in/gmfWS2Xy Michael Serotte

Founders, take note! If you're navigating the world of venture capital in 2025, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. In this in-depth interview, Nitin Pachisia shares: 🔑 Why your pitch deck should focus on YOU as a founder, not just your product 🌍 The importance of contextualizing advice to avoid common mistakes ⚡ Why solo founders can succeed and how to make it happen Raisable Founders Hub Vasyl Dub 👉 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/d8wdbjg7

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. As a community that deeply values resilience and support, we want to share some resources for those in need of shelter or mental health assistance during this difficult time. 🏠 Evacuation Shelters: - El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 - Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St, Pasadena - Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles - Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima 🐾 Animal Shelters: - Los Angeles Equestrian Center (Large Animals): 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank - Pierce College Equestrian Center (Large Animals): 7100 El Rancho Dr, Woodland Hills - Agoura Animal Care Center (Small Animals): 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills - Pasadena Humane Society (Small Animals): 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena - Baldwin Park Animal Care Center: 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 🧠 Mental Health Support: - Los Angeles County ACCESS Center: Call 1-800-854-7771 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call or text 988, or access the Lifeline Chat online - Jewish Federation Los Angeles: Offering mental health services, meals, and shelter for displaced individuals and families - LA County Department of Mental Health: Comprehensive resources for wildfire-impacted communities - California Department of Public Health: Coping tips and support for those experiencing loss