Brazilian who studied at MIT creates AI startup to facilitate immigration
Jumpstart leverages artificial intelligence to make immigration faster, safer, and more accessible for those pursuing opportunities abroad.
Jumpstart leverages artificial intelligence to make immigration faster, safer, and more accessible for those pursuing opportunities abroad.



Podcast Canaltech artwork featuring the map of Brazil, a VISA icon, and the Canaltech podcast branding.
Podcast Canaltech artwork featuring the map of Brazil, a VISA icon, and the Canaltech podcast branding.
Bureaucracy is one of the biggest obstacles for those who dream of living abroad. But Jumpstart, a startup founded by Fabiano Rocha, is changing that. Using artificial intelligence combined with human input, the company promises to make visa processes faster, more accessible, and safer.
In the new episode of the Canaltech podcast, Fabiano shares his inspiring journey from a humble childhood to winning a spot at MIT through crowdfunding and explains how his own experience as an immigrant motivated the creation of Jumpstart. He also reveals how the company attracted major investors and what the next steps are to support Brazilians seeking new opportunities abroad.
This podcast was written and hosted by Fernanda Santos and featured reporting by Emanuele Almeida, Lucas Parente, Vinicius Moschen, and João Melo.
Soundtrack by Guilherme Zomer, editing by Jully Cruz, and cover art by Erick Teixeira
This article is a summarized adaptation of content originally published by Canaltech. To read the full version, please visit the original website: podcast.canaltech.com.br.
Bureaucracy is one of the biggest obstacles for those who dream of living abroad. But Jumpstart, a startup founded by Fabiano Rocha, is changing that. Using artificial intelligence combined with human input, the company promises to make visa processes faster, more accessible, and safer.
In the new episode of the Canaltech podcast, Fabiano shares his inspiring journey from a humble childhood to winning a spot at MIT through crowdfunding and explains how his own experience as an immigrant motivated the creation of Jumpstart. He also reveals how the company attracted major investors and what the next steps are to support Brazilians seeking new opportunities abroad.
This podcast was written and hosted by Fernanda Santos and featured reporting by Emanuele Almeida, Lucas Parente, Vinicius Moschen, and João Melo.
Soundtrack by Guilherme Zomer, editing by Jully Cruz, and cover art by Erick Teixeira
This article is a summarized adaptation of content originally published by Canaltech. To read the full version, please visit the original website: podcast.canaltech.com.br.
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2261 Market Street STE 85526, San Francisco, CA 94114
Email: contact@jumpstartfinance.ai
© 2025 Go Jumpstart LLC. All rights reserved.
2261 Market Street STE 85526, San Francisco, CA 94114