AI startup's Desi founder on why change in H-1B visa fee will not change his hiring plans
Pipeshift co-founder Arko Chattopadhyay remains unfazed by new H-1B visa fees, planning to hire 10 employees by 2026. He believes top talent can be sourced locally, remotely, or through O-1 visas, arguing post-Series A startups can absorb costs. Chattopadhyay asserts the US won't lose AI talent, as it remains a global hub.
Pipeshift co-founder Arko Chattopadhyay remains unfazed by new H-1B visa fees, planning to hire 10 employees by 2026. He believes top talent can be sourced locally, remotely, or through O-1 visas, arguing post-Series A startups can absorb costs. Chattopadhyay asserts the US won't lose AI talent, as it remains a global hub.
