Tejas Vijh, an international student from India, navigated complex visa challenges to land a role at a U.S. venture capital firm. After completing his bachelor's in computer science, he pursued a master's at Columbia University. Despite encountering obstacles in finding firms willing to sponsor his visa, he remained determined to work in healthcare or climate tech. Utilizing networking and 500 cold emails, Vijh ultimately connected with a venture capital firm, emphasizing the rarity of visa sponsorship in the sector for international professionals, and reflecting on the security he feels compared to peers in larger tech companies.
After sending out 500 cold emails, I finally found a few firms that were receptive to my situation and willing to explore my potential.
Despite the challenges of obtaining visa sponsorship, my passion for venture capital and the specific sectors I wanted to work in kept me motivated.
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