From Sydney to New York: Ryan’s path to a Founding Marketing Manager role on an E-3 visa!
Ryan was a Supercharge Your Search Student ✨
Thomas didn’t apply online. He reached out directly and showed founders why he was right for their business.
While the job offer came together quickly, the motivation behind Ryan’s move had been building for years.
Ryan’s interest in the US started long before this job search. As a teenager, he spent an unreasonable number of hours creating content and watching American creators on YouTube. The US always felt familiar to him. But when it came time to actually make the move, the decision became much more practical.
On the professional side, Ryan was looking for momentum. Particularly in startups. He saw a clear difference between Australia and the US. In Australia, only a small number of companies have raised Series A recently. In New York, dozens of startups can raise in a matter of weeks. For someone aiming to grow into marketing leadership inside high growth companies, that density of opportunity matters.
There was also a personal pull. Ryan enjoys the culture of major US cities, the openness, and the sense that people are encouraged to try things rather than be pulled back for ambition. After years of traveling to the US, New York felt like the right place to build both a career and a life.
Ryan was a student inside the Supercharge Your Search online course and followed the strategy closely.
After wrapping up his previous role late last year, he treated the job search like a full time job. He built a daily routine, started each day with exercise, and sat down every morning to review opportunities. He shortlisted roles carefully and focused on quality over volume.
For founding marketer roles, Ryan did not apply through company websites. Instead, he reached out directly to founders with personalized Loom videos and Notion pages explaining exactly why he was right for their business. That proactive, value first approach helped him stand out quickly.
The outcome came together fast.
Less than a month searching.
A hiring process that took under a week.
An E 3 visa approved in under a month.
And a startup that had never hired on the E 3 before.
Ryan credits Supercharge Your Search with helping him reframe his Australian job search experience for the US market and better understand how to position himself. Having access to guidance and feedback along the way helped him move with confidence and speed.
His advice to other Australians considering the US is practical and honest. Be focused. Know why you actually want to move, because Australia is a great place to live. And learn to explain the E 3 visa calmly and confidently so it never becomes a sticking point in conversations.
What Ryan will miss most about Australia is his family and friends, and the shared everyday moments that come with being close to home. He also admits the mild Australian winters will be hard to beat.
Ryan’s story is an amazing example of what happens when clarity, structure, and proactive outreach come together.
Huge congrats Ryan! You’re a prime example of why Aussies in America make AMAZING hires!
