Lisa Wehden
Founder and CEO of Plymouth Street, a firm focused on helping high-skilled immigrants build businesses in the U.S. She has experience in venture capital and as a Sequoia scout.
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Jan 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
Venture Concentration, High-Skill Immigration, And Who Should Buy Lyft? | E2067
Lisa Wehden, Founder and CEO of Plymouth Street, shares her insights on the critical role of high-skilled immigration in the U.S. tech landscape. She discusses the overwhelming concentration of venture capital and its effect on startups, particularly emphasizing the struggles of smaller founders. Lisa also contrasts the H-1B and O-1 visa systems, advocating for reforms to attract top talent. Additionally, the conversation touches on the future of Lyft and possible acquisitions, stirring curiosity about the evolving ride-sharing market and its key players.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 11min
Silicon Valley's Secret 4-Week Visa with Lisa Wehden at Plymouth Street
Lisa Wehden, Founder of Plymouth, talks about the O1A visa for talented individuals, the challenges of US immigration, and her unique journey. She discusses raising grant money, breaking into Silicon Valley, and the importance of talent in AI development.
Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 9min
Lisa Wehden and Minn Kim — America is Open For Business (EP.199)
Minn Kim and Lisa Wehden, founders of Plymouth Street, discuss the problems with the current US immigration system, injecting agency into the process, the importance of storytelling, scaling with technology, and the emotional toll of the immigration system.
