As @bdclimber noted, there's a lot of work required to hire someone on an H1B. Startups are generally short on time and are already busy enough - why go through

As @bdclimber noted, there's a lot of work required to hire someone on an H1B. Startups are generally short on time and are already busy enough - why go through the extra hassle? Many startups prefer to work with freelancers or corporations abroad rather than trying to go through the H1B lottery.