The Founders Who Built America Are Now Afraid to Leave It
There's a quiet crisis unfolding at the intersection of immigration policy and American innovation — and most of the founders caught in it are too afraid to speak publicly about it. Startup founders who have lived in the U.S. for years won't leave the country to see their family because they don't trust what happens at the border on the way back. That is the situation in 2025 for a staggering share of the founders powering American innovation. If you're a non-citizen founder navigating this landscape, or you're investing in companies where this is a live issue, here are some options.
THE LAW FIRM OF THE FUTURE:BRIDGING THE JUSTICE GAP FOR AMERICA'S GROWTH ENGINE
Small and mid-sized businesses make up 99.9% of all American companies, generating $13.3 trillion in annual revenue—45% of the entire U.S. economy. Yet when it comes to accessing high-quality legal counsel, these business owners face an invisible barrier that costs them millions at the moment that matters most: exit.
The Future of the USPTO: Workforce Disruptions, Policy Shifts, and the Growing Backlog
Holding a patent is not merely a legal formality—it is a strategic asset that significantly enhances a company’s ability to secure funding and drive growth.all begins with an idea. While the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) faces unprecedented uncertainty as conflicting mandates on telework, hiring freezes, and return-to-office requirements disrupt operations, patent holders should expect more delays in patent prosecution as the USPTO backlog increases.