The big problem is the catch-22 - to get in you need investment from US investors, but that is nearly impossible to obtain without getting in. So you are stuck.
I would think an open-door policy that lets people with prima facie evidence of a legitimate startup come in for 1-2 years to try their hand would be hugely beneficial. You might require a letter of recommendation from an investor but not actual investment. If they haven't raised money or have revenue after that then the visa ends, and you might only be able to apply for it once every 5 years. I think this would enable a flood of talented entrepreneurs to come and give it a go with very little risk of abuse - coming to the US is a very expensive proposition if it is only going to last a year or two. Just the overheads of showing up are a pretty high barrier. And any person landing fresh is going to spend a lot of money in their first year and as an entrepreneur they are by definition not taking anybody's job. It really seems like a win-win.
I would think an open-door policy that lets people with prima facie evidence of a legitimate startup come in for 1-2 years to try their hand would be hugely beneficial. You might require a letter of recommendation from an investor but not actual investment. If they haven't raised money or have revenue after that then the visa ends, and you might only be able to apply for it once every 5 years. I think this would enable a flood of talented entrepreneurs to come and give it a go with very little risk of abuse - coming to the US is a very expensive proposition if it is only going to last a year or two. Just the overheads of showing up are a pretty high barrier. And any person landing fresh is going to spend a lot of money in their first year and as an entrepreneur they are by definition not taking anybody's job. It really seems like a win-win.