Try to make friends with founders whose products you like who happen to be in say the 500Startups portfolio. You're not the only one in this position. The foun

Try to make friends with founders whose products you like who happen to be in say the 500Startups portfolio. You're not the only one in this position. The founders of Bee-Shopy moved from Spain to be a part of 500Startups. Use their product, help them get users, give constructive criticism - just be helpful & build rapport. Then, tell them your story.