People come into the US every day to meet clients, visit suppliers, talk in conferences etc, usually on tourist visas. The author's story really is outstanding,

People come into the US every day to meet clients, visit suppliers, talk in conferences etc, usually on tourist visas. The author's story really is outstanding, I don't know whether it's a particular customs official or his answers. But it seems to me the author's point is the lack of community in EU startups, rather than the usual HN US visa discussions (which, as non-American, I find greatly exaggerated - if you're not resourceful/motivated enough to build a product outside the US or, if you really must, find a way in, you might consider if a startup is really your thing)