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Shan D Potts

YOUR JOURNEY TO TRANSFORMATION BEGINS HERE

Where global ambition meets execution—designing mobility infrastructure and structuring immigration, capital, and market access for founders, investors, and talent building across borders.

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NEXT EVENT

Honored to be invited by the Government of India to deliver a keynote at Startup Mahakumbh (March 9–10, 2026, New Delhi), engaging founders and innovators on global mobility, capital, and cross-border growth.

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SHAN POTTS'S METHOD

Strategic Legal Solutions for Global Aspirations

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GLOBAL MOBILITY FOR TALENT

As the AI industry accelerates, top talent must be mobile. We specialize in securing O-1 and EB-1A visas, ensuring world-class researchers move seamlessly between India’s tech hubs and the U.S. innovation ecosystem.

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Scaling an AI startup requires a robust legal foundation. We provide comprehensive guidance on business immigration, corporate structuring, and IP protection, managing the regulatory complexities of the Indo-US corridor.

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From initial admission to citizenship, we are your partner. Leveraging deep expertise in U.S. policy and the Indian landscape - seen at top universities - we bridge the gap between local academics and global careers.

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ABOUT ME

Empowering the Next Generation of Global AI Innovators

The future of intelligence is being built across borders—most powerfully between the United States and India. My work sits at the intersection of mobility, capital, and regulation, designing the infrastructure that allows founders, investors, researchers, and talent to operate globally.
 

I serve as a bridge between ambition and execution—helping individuals and organizations navigate complexity, access opportunity, and build with clarity in a world shaped by shifting policies and emerging technologies.
 

From unlocking pathways for exceptional talent to structuring companies for scale and investment, I focus on one outcome: enabling you to build, move, and lead without borders.

WORKSHOPS

The events I have hosted

  • The After-Hours Exchange: Founders Beyond Borders Mixer - #LATechWeek
    The After-Hours Exchange: Founders Beyond Borders Mixer - #LATechWeek
    Oct 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Oct 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Marina del Rey
    Marina del Rey, 13455 Maxella Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
  • Visa Clinic at AWS re:Invent 2025
    Visa Clinic at AWS re:Invent 2025
    Dec 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – Dec 05, 2025, 7:00
    The Venetian Las Vegas
    Dec 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – Dec 05, 2025, 7:00
    The Venetian Las Vegas
    The Venetian Las Vegas, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
  • Tech Crunch Disrupt 2025
    Tech Crunch Disrupt 2025
    Oct 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 29, 2025, 9:00
    San Francisco, Moscone West
    Oct 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 29, 2025, 9:00
    San Francisco, Moscone West
    San Francisco, Moscone West, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
  • Visa Clinic at CES 2026
    Visa Clinic at CES 2026
    Jan 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jan 10, 2026, 7:00
    The Venetian Las Vegas
    Jan 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jan 10, 2026, 7:00
    The Venetian Las Vegas
    The Venetian Las Vegas, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA

ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE MOBILITY FRONTIER

Navigating the U.S. immigration system as a founder felt impossible until I worked with Shan. He did not just help with my O-1 visa; he provided a strategic roadmap for our company's expansion. His understanding of the Indo-US tech corridor is a game-changer for any startup looking to scale.

ARJUN M., CEO, SERIES A STARTUP

As a researcher transitioning from academia to industry, the legal hurdles were daunting. Shan’s expertise in EB-1A extraordinary ability petitions was instrumental in securing my future. He understands the technical nuances of our field, making the entire complex process seamless and successful.

Dr. Priya S., Senior Research Scientist

Scaling our engineering team across borders required a partner who understood both compliance and speed. Shan has been vital in managing our L-1 and H-1B strategies, ensuring our talent moves as fast as our code. He is truly the premier legal architect for the modern global technology workforce.

Rohan K., VP of Engineering

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