They're very limited unfortunately but if it's a great startup and you've played an important role for the company, then an O-1 might be an option. Also, and I

They're very limited unfortunately but if it's a great startup and you've played an important role for the company, then an O-1 might be an option. Also, and I'm not recommending this in any way, there are academic programs, as I'm sure you've heard, that give full-time CPT to those pursuing an advanced degree.