Immigrant Founders & Funders Walk with Venturous Counsel

​The Bay Area's startup ecosystem thrives because of the extraordinary contributions of founders and investors from around the world. This isn't just nice to have—it's our superpower. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking create the resilience and brilliance that define innovation here.

​Join us for a relaxed stroll where you can connect with others in the startup community who share your journey of building something meaningful from wherever you call home. No pitches, no pressure, no agenda—just good conversation with people who get it. We'll walk, talk, and maybe you'll pick up some free legal advice along the way.

​This is about building community, not just companies. Come as you are, meet people who understand what it means to create across cultures and borders, and leave with a few new friends who might just become your next collaborators, advisors, or fellow travelers on this wild ride.

​Additional details:

​​You’ll need to take the elevators/escalators to the 4th level or ride the gondola up (it's free but sometimes has a line). We’ll meet by the amphitheater stage on the southwest end of the park (the opposite side from the coffee shop, brewery, and food area). We’ll gather there for intros before heading out on the walking path around 2:45 PM.

​​More details on the park layout (including where to find the elevators and escalators on the ground level): https://www.tjpa.org/salesforce-transit-center/salesforce-park

​​​​​​About the host

​​​​​​Michael Young is the Managing Partner of Venturous Counsel, a uniquely mission-driven firm dedicated to representing underestimated startups, investors and values-aligned companies. As a part of that work, he actively maintains and expands his network of diverse-led law firms and diverse attorneys to whom he can refer startups and investors needing the right legal partner. He is passionate about empowering clients to realize their vision and navigate the complex startup ecosystem with confidence by offering actionable, bottom-line-oriented advice.  His pro bono legal practice is focused on refugee and asylum matters.

​Eugene Kang is a Senior Attorney at Venturous Counsel, advising startups on U.S. market entry, corporate structuring, financings, and strategic transactions, and advising venture investors on financing matters. His practice spans U.S. and cross-border companies, including founders emerging from leading accelerators and incubators, and he also serves as a mentor at a number of startup incubators. He regularly speaks at ecosystem programs including Plug & Play and the Creative Economy Innovation Centers.

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