Should there be options for smart guys like this to come to America? Absolutely, but let's be realistic; these guys have a few options. They could immigrate to Canada - unlike America, Canada welcomes people with open arms. Forget that rubbish about "all the expertise is in Silicon Valley". There is no shortage of smart, experienced people in other countries. Heck, in Vancouver they would just be a short hop away from the valley if they really must be (although why you'd want to leave Vancouver beats me... think San Francisco, except much nicer).

And of course, they could always do this in Holland. Seriously, why not? It's not like a business never became successful in Holland.

Personally as someone who is dealing with US immigration bureaucracy, I am opposed to the founder visa because on the very long list of things that need to be fixed with immigration in America and that would also benefit the US economy, this one is item #217. We don't need yet another special interest carveout. No. The system needs to work in the best interests of the nation and to treat people with fairness and dignity. Aiming for anything less is just not even trying.