US Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs - H-1 $100K Fee & Workarounds

Story query: I'm looking to speak to founders and entrepreneurs who can share their experiences amid a shifting H-1 visa landscape. The administration's stance is that these changes protect American workers, while there's a simultaneous argument that says it accelerates offshoring and debilitates startups. Additionally, some say the $100,000 fee introduces all sorts of things from hindering innovation, and allowing global competitors to get stronger while US businesses fumble to navigate these choppy waters. What are the biggest pain points here? Are entrepreneurs leveraging any alternative pathways? What workarounds are entrepreneurs designing right now and at what cost? Drop suggestions in comments below. Many thanks.