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Scaling to 280 Employees in 2 Years: Immigration, Hiring & Empathy with Raghu Suram

How do you scale a service-based business from zero to 280 employees in just two years? In this episode of Scale Like a CEO, we sit down with Raghu Suram, founder of EB1A Experts, to discuss his incredible journey as an immigrant entrepreneur and how he navigated the complex US immigration system to build a thriving company. Raghu breaks down the current state of H-1B visas and green card backlogs for tech professionals, sharing why alternative paths like the EB-1A and O-1 are becoming critical. Beyond immigration, he shares his "masterclass" on leadership: transitioning from a product mindset to a CEO mindset, his controversial "Hire Slow, Fire Fast" philosophy, and why he prioritizes empathy and grit over revenue when defining company strategy. If you're a founder looking to scale, or an immigrant navigating the startup world, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. 🚀 Key Takeaways: Why Green Card backlogs are forcing talented founders to look for alternatives. The operational challenges of scaling a "high-touch" business. Building a reporting structure that prevents CEO burnout. Why customer empathy is the ultimate growth strategy. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:28 - Raghu’s Journey: From Student Visa to Founder 3:02 - The Reality of H-1B Fees & Green Card Backlogs 4:27 - Transitioning from Product Manager to CEO 5:44 - The "Hire Slow, Fire Fast" Philosophy 8:41 - Scaling to 280 Employees in 2 Years 11:50 - Maintaining Culture Through Hypergrowth 13:38 - Why "Grit" is a Strategy & Leading with Empathy 16:36 - Conclusion Connect with Raghu Suram: LinkedIn: [Link to Raghu's LinkedIn would go here] Website: EB1A Experts ScaleLikeACEO #Entrepreneurship #Immigration #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Leadership