Dear Abby: Should I confront my guests about my misplaced panties?
Dear Abby: Should I confront my guests about my misplaced panties?.....»»
Dear Sophie: What’s the process for getting International Entrepreneur Parole?
I co-founded a startup and have an O-1A visa. My wife wants to return to work, but she cannot get authorization on an O-3. If I switch to International Entrepreneur Parole, can she get a work permit? Sophie Alcorn Contri.....»»
Dear economy, creators aren’t fragile plants
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. For this week’s deep dive, Alex and Natasha brought on Alexis Gay, a former operator at Patreon who now makes h.....»»
Dear Sophie: How can I bring my parents and sister to the US?
U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years and can sponsor a broader list of family members for green cards: parents, spouses, children and stepchildren, and brothers and sisters. Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Dear EU: It’s time to grip
The EU for all its lethargy, faults and fetishization of bureaucracy, is, ultimately, a good idea. It might be 64 years from the formation of the European Common Market, but it is 29 years since the EU’s formation in the Maastricht Treaty, and.....»»
Morgan Stanley"s New York Office Bans Unvaccinated Staff and Clients
Morgan Stanley plans to ban workers from its New York headquarters if they have not received a Covid-19 vaccine. The rule will apply to non-vaccinated guests and clients as well. From a report: According to a source close to the company, Morgan Stanl.....»»
"Preventing more, picking up less." Proliferating plastic pollution sparks change in approach
As plastic pollution soars—filling waterways, air, soil and living things with the material—some in St. Louis are joining efforts to confront the crisis through new approaches......»»
Why the Earth needs a course correction now
The massive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lives and economies underscores that our collective survival and well-being hinges on our willingness to confront environmental threats that have global consequences. Key to protecting lives and making c.....»»
Communication technology, study of collective behavior must be "crisis discipline"
Our ability to confront global crises, from pandemics to climate change, depends on how we interact and share information......»»
Dear Sophie: What is a diversity green card and how do I apply for one?
I'd love to get a green card and expand my tech company in the U.S. Someone mentioned that I should apply for a diversity green card. Would you provide me with more details about it and how to apply? Sophie Alcorn Contri.....»»
Don’t panic: ‘Algorithm updates’ aren’t the end of the world for SEO managers
Every time there is a rumor of a Google algorithm update, a general panic ripples through the SEO community. All this angst is entirely misplaced. Eli Schwartz Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
FPV drone pilot shoots a wedding video like no other
Ace drone pilot Andy Lawrence has turned his flying skills to weddings, shooting this awesome FPV video of a marriage venue, complete with "guests.".....»»
The hidden benefits of adding a CTO to your board
Not only do CTOs understand the ever-changing tech landscape, they also provide insights to help organizations to go beyond traditional IT conversations and leverage technology to scale businesses. Abby Kearns Contributo.....»»
Dear Sophie: How does International Entrepreneur Parole work for startup founder immigration?
I’ve been hearing a lot about International Entrepreneur Parole lately. How does parole work and how long does it take? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcor.....»»
Will America Confront the Kremlin Over SolarWinds" Latest Massive Phishing Attack?
In the latest SolarWinds mass-phishing attack, "The highest percentage of emails went to the United States, but [incident response firm] Volexity also saw a significant number of victims in Europe..." according to Security Week. In an article share.....»»
Facebook and Instagram Confront Historically Bad "Reputational Crisis" in the Middle East
NBC News reports: Facebook is grappling with a reputation crisis in the Middle East, with plummeting approval rates and advertising sales in Arab countries, according to leaked documents obtained by NBC News. The shift corresponds with the widespr.....»»
Dear Sophie: Any unique immigration strategies for quick hiring?
I do recruitment for tech startups. With a surge of VC investing, many startups are urgently hiring. Which visas offer the quickest options for international talent? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share.....»»
Scientists recommend approach to adapt to uncertainty in wildland management
Scientists from the Rocky Mountain Research Station collaborated to explore how research and management can confront increasing uncertainty due to climate change, invasive species, and land use conversion......»»
Dear Sophie: What’s happening with visa application receipt notices?
Our startup has several employees on work visas or employment authorization. Many have been waiting for quite a while for the government to tell them their applications have been received. Why? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Dear Startups: Don’t repaint, reinvent
I feel hungover. No, not in the traditional sense, but in the dizzying way you feel when half of your world is celebrating double vaccinations and no masks, and the other half, across the world, is mourning death and not a shred of light at the end o.....»»
Dear Sophie: Does it make sense to sponsor immigrant talent to work remotely?
My startup is considering individuals who live outside the U.S. for a few positions we are looking to fill. Does it make sense to sponsor them for a visa to work remotely from somewhere in the U.S.? Sophie Alcorn Contrib.....»»