Want To Start Up In America? Open Atlas Summit 2026 Can Help
Open Atlas Summit 2026, presented by Manifest, will give aspiring entrepreneurs direct access to founders, investors and technology leaders who have built companies and careers in America. Starting a company is difficult anywhere. For immigrant founders in the United States, the challenge can be even more complicated. Alongside product development, hiring and fundraising, founders may also need…
The Open Atlas Summit 2026 aims to assist aspiring entrepreneurs in starting a business in America, particularly for immigrant founders who face unique challenges. This two-day event on August 21-22, 2026, at the India Community Centre in Milpitas, California, provides direct access to founders, investors, and technology leaders who have built successful companies and careers in the United States.
Attendees can learn from their experiences navigating immigration status, company structure, intellectual property, employment rules, and long-term residency in the country. Key sessions include Mani Krishnan's discussion on building an immigrant food business, Prabakar Sundarrajan's Founder Playbook, and Raj Pai's Deep Tech Startups panel.
The Summit also offers sessions on funding without venture capital, pitching to venture capitalists as an immigrant founder, and Y Combinator application processes. In addition to business advice, the event addresses immigration challenges through sessions led by former USCIS directors, top immigration attorneys, and sponsor-friendly employers.
Moreover, the Summit provides a Hackathon and Startup Job Fair, offering networking opportunities for entrepreneurs building their companies in the United States.
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