A practical library for international founders
Written for people building a company in a country they did not grow up in: registering the business, opening a United States bank account, understanding visa options, and finding the first customers here. Pick who you are and where you are, and see what the library covers.
Being honest about where this stands: most of these guides are still being written. We work through them in the order the questions come up at our monthly meetups in Austin, and members receive each one as it is finished.
Choose a stage
Aspiring Founders
Exploration
Discovering if entrepreneurship is right for you.
5 resources shown.
Nothing in this stage is published yet
These are the guides we are writing, in the order the questions come up at the monthly meetups in Austin. Members read each one first. See what membership includes.
- Worksheet
Founder Self-Assessment Quiz
Evaluate your readiness, risk tolerance, and motivations for starting a company.
Not published yet
- Guide
Startup Ecosystem Map: Austin
Understand the key players, programs, and resources in Austin's founder ecosystem.
Not published yet
- Template
Problem Worth Solving Framework
A structured approach to identifying and evaluating problems that could become businesses.
Not published yet
- Video
International Founder Spotlight Series
Hear from IFN community members about their journey from idea to company.
Being written
- Worksheet
Entrepreneurship vs. Employment Decision Matrix
A framework for evaluating whether and when to make the leap.
Being written
5 resources planned for Exploration.
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