What happens when the traditional path of "study → OPT → work visa → green card" feels impossible? You create your own path.

In this episode, Timo and Ploy dive into the world of entrepreneurship for international students — because sometimes starting a company is easier than getting hired by one. We explore the legal hurdles, visa complications, and surprisingly exciting opportunities that come with building something from scratch in the U.S.

🎯 Here's what we unpack:

• Why forming a company as an international student is both terrifying and liberating
• The visa pathways nobody talks about (hint: it's not just H-1B or nothing)
• How networking went from "awkward small talk" to our secret weapon
• The mindset shift from "please hire me" to "let me solve your problem"
• Real talk about funding, co-founders, and the startup ecosystem as outsiders
• Why entrepreneurship might be the ultimate hack for international students

We're not saying everyone should drop out and build the next unicorn — but we are saying the options are bigger than what your career center told you. From F-1 to founder, this episode is about reimagining what's possible when the traditional path doesn't work.

➡️ Whether you're stuck in the visa lottery, tired of rejection emails, or just curious about entrepreneurship, this conversation will shift how you think about your future in the U.S.