This is the worst comment I have ever read on HN. There are already plenty of opportunities for Americans to get support for their startups. The US visa system makes it extremely difficult for foreign entrepreneurs to start businesses in the US, and Mr Feld's attempts to improve the situation should be applauded.
I see...You believe the cause is so noble that it's obvious drawbacks are beyond discussion. Then lets discuss something else. Why don't you tell us why you think it's so important for foreign entrepreneurs to start businesses in the US. Do you feel the same about US entrepreneurs opportunities in foreign countries?
> Do you feel the same about US entrepreneurs opportunities in foreign countries?
Certainly! Other countries should also make it easier to attract talented people, or for that matter, anyone who is willing to work, and not a criminal.
As an example of an organized program. But you'd be surprised how many countries are quite friendly to US entrepreneurs at least if your point of comparison is "not significantly disadvantaged compared to local entrepreneurs".
Yes I do. If someone wanted to come to Scotland (my home country) to make the next best Whiskey then I'd welcome them. Inbound entrepreneurs create jobs and spend money in the local economy. Perhaps my viewpoint is skewed because I am in a situation that this program helps. After investing hundreds of thousands of dollars and employing many Americans, I find myself having to go through the whole U.S. visa process again. Perhaps my case is unusual, but efforts like Mr Feld's, which try to make it at least a little easier for foreign entrepreneurs to get involved in a community of like-minded people, and bring talent to this country, are an important step. Even more so considering he is putting his own money into it.
