TalentBridge AI addresses the “insurmountable founder tax” of the new $100,000 H-1B application fee, which disproportionately impacts U.S. startups seeking critical international talent, especially in AI. The platform connects U.S. startups with a pre-vetted global pool of high-skill professionals (e.g., AI engineers, cybersecurity experts) who are open to flexible engagement models. This includes facilitating remote-first hiring, fractional talent arrangements, and providing resources for alternative visa pathways, ensuring startups can access essential expertise without the prohibitive upfront immigration costs.