Unshackled Ventures

As we wrap up the year, our latest newsletter is live—and what a year it’s been! We’re celebrating our 10-year anniversary, the launch of the Immigreat Ambassadors Program, and the remarkable achievements of our portfolio founders who continue to break barriers and drive innovation forward. 🌍✨ Check out the newsletter below for highlights, success stories, and a glimpse of what’s next in our journey. https://lnkd.in/gUey89-c

Last week, we hit the trails for an unforgettable hike at Runyon Canyon in LA! ☕️🌄 This hike wasn’t just about the climb—it was about building a community. During this holiday season, we’re especially grateful for the opportunity to bring people together to share stories, ideas, and inspiration. The openness we experienced remind us why we do what we do at Unshackled Ventures. Thank you to our LA Immigreat Ambassador Nick Chetwood and Rebecca De Cosmis for making it happen. Here’s to supporting each other on this entrepreneurial journey—both uphill and down. 💪✨ What trail should we hit next?

What an incredible evening it has been! Tonight, we witnessed firsthand the creativity, passion, and resilience of immigrant founders who are solving real-world problems and building the future, one innovative idea at a time. Each of the demos tonight showcased the boundless potential of our community, and it’s truly inspiring to see how immigrant entrepreneurs continue to drive progress and innovation here in Seattle and beyond. Great presentations: * Parag Paul * Jordan S. * Minsoo Lee * Ryan Dao * Michael Nightingale * Aaron Villalpando * Surabhi Boob * Matthew Duong * Hayagriv (Haya) Sridharan A heartfelt thank you to Unshackled Ventures for their support in organizing this event and for their unwavering commitment to empowering immigrant entrepreneurs. Your dedication continues to open doors and inspire countless founders. A big shoutout to all the participants for taking the time to come together, share, and uplift fellow entrepreneurs. Your energy and collaboration make all the difference! And, of course, a special thanks to the amazing volunteers whose efforts behind the scenes made this event possible. Your hard work truly shines! https://lnkd.in/gG_rHVYM #immigreat #unshackledventures #immigrantfounders #seattletech #seattlefounders #startup #chicoryai #ai

Unshackled Ventures had an incredible time connecting with aspiring immigrant entrepreneurs and students during our University Tour in DC and Maryland. From the University of Maryland to American University, The George Washington University, and Georgetown University, we were inspired by your energy, curiosity, and drive! Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their stories. A special shoutout to the university teams and student organizations that helped make this tour a success! Michael Hoffmeyer Kate Heath Tommy White Danielle Vogel Seraphina DiSalvo Bob Smith José Ignacio Avalos Miranda Gabriela Bolanos Natalia Davila Alexis Zamira Maciel

☕️🌄 Calling all immigrant entrepreneurs in LA! Join us on November 23 for a refreshing morning of caffeine, conversation, and connection as we hike one of LA’s most iconic trails—Runyon Canyon! We’ll start with a coffee meetup to fuel up, then hit the trail for a hike filled with networking, idea-sharing, and stunning views. Don’t miss out—let’s enjoy the great outdoors together! https://lu.ma/3bh28kkr

Calling all of our Seattle founders! We are hosting a fun immigrant founder demo and networking day on Saturday, Nov 23. Showcase your product/startup and mingle with fellow immigrant founders in the Seattle area. Sign up here: https://lu.ma/0ai45rem

What an unforgettable night at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco! We came together to celebrate a decade of Unshackled Ventures empowering immigrant entrepreneurs on National Immigrants Day—a perfect occasion to honor the dreams, resilience, and impact of our founders. The warmth and love in the room were inspiring as we reflected on the journey and looked to the future. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible portfolio founders—you are the reason we exist, and we’re so grateful for each of you. Here’s to the next 10 years of building, supporting, and celebrating immigrant founders 🌍✨ Manan M. Nitin Pachisia Alexis Zamira Maciel Elisabeth Tuttass Rebecca De Cosmis Emily H. Fernanda Sesto

🌟 What an incredible journey our very first Immigrant Entrepreneur Week has been! Last week, Unshackled Ventures, alongside our partners and community, hosted 9 events celebrating and impacting over 1500 immigrant founders across 4 different cities in the U.S. and beyond. From our engaging events in Austin and Boston, where our Immigreat Ambassadors Carolina Goncebat, Anushka Singh, Sandeep K., and Sujith Jose inspired the next generation of entrepreneurs, to our memorable celebration in San Francisco at Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center for National Immigrants Day and Unshackled's 10-Year Anniversary, the week was filled with connection and inspiration. Our virtual fireside chats with Sharmin Ali and Michael Serotte brought essential insights and heartfelt stories of resilience from immigrant founders, further enriching our community. To everyone who joined us, shared their experiences, and contributed—thank you for making this week one to remember. Here’s to the next chapter of creating, connecting, and supporting immigrant entrepreneurs everywhere! 🌍 Manan M. Nitin Pachisia Alexis Zamira Maciel Elisabeth Tuttass Rebecca De Cosmis Emily H.

🚀 Unshackled Ventures is hitting the road again! We’re excited to announce our upcoming University Tour in DC & Maryland we connect with aspiring immigrant entrepreneurs. Join us to learn more about starting a business on a visa, hear insights from and meet with our team! Here’s where you can find us: 📍 University of Maryland - Michael Hoffmeyer 🗓️ November 12 | ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM https://lu.ma/lutyw99k 📍 The Johns Hopkins University - HopStone Capital, A-Level Capital 🗓️ November 12 | ⏰ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM https://lu.ma/gvozq1h3 📍 American University’s Veloric Center for Entrepreneurship & The George Washington University's Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Kate Heath, Tommy White, Danielle Vogel, Seraphina DiSalvo, Bob Smith, Sarah Leary, Madison Hall 🗓️ November 13 | ⏰ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM https://lu.ma/hbw1yxl8 📍 Georgetown University - José Ignacio Avalos Miranda, Gabriela Bolanos, Akunna Konkwo, Natalia Davila 🗓️ November 13 | ⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM https://lu.ma/1n99qc3w See you soon!

What an unforgettable night at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco! We came together to celebrate a decade of Unshackled Ventures empowering immigrant entrepreneurs on National Immigrants Day—a perfect occasion to honor the dreams, resilience, and impact of our founders. The warmth and love in the room were inspiring as we reflected on the journey and looked to the future. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible portfolio founders—you are the reason we exist, and we’re so grateful for each of you. Here’s to the next 10 years of building, supporting, and celebrating immigrant founders 🌍✨ Manan M. Nitin Pachisia Alexis Zamira Maciel Elisabeth Tuttass Rebecca De Cosmis Emily H. Fernanda Sesto