Franchise Pathways to U.S. Visas for Canadians and International Entrepreneurs 

Marianella brings over 18 years of international experience in business development and consultation in strategy, management, business planning, business intelligence, marketing, and sales to the Joorney family. Originally from Colombia, she has worked in an array of different industries in both Latin and North American markets. Joining the company in 2016 as VP of Sales and Market Research, Marianella helped initiate and launch the extraordinarily successful Joorney Canada office in 2017, where she later took on the role of Executive Director for the division. Now, as Director of Sales & Marketing for Joorney Global, she plans and directs all aspects of sales and marketing policies, objectives, and initiatives company-wide. She attributes her success to her lifetime involvement and accomplishments in sports, which have made her incredibly driven and focused on success through collaboration and teamwork. Marianella is a bilingual MBA graduate with postgraduate studies at Harvard Business School in strategy and sales as well as entrepreneurial essentials.

Gerald’s passion is helping startups and small- and medium-size companies get the funding they need through expertly crafted business plans. This passion serves him well in his role as VP Sales for the U.S. market. Gerald’s favorite part of the job is the discovery meeting where he learns all about his clients’ companies, their goals, and the funding that is required. He has helped numerous companies with SBA and bank loan business plans, investor business plans, investor presentations, and landlord presentations, raising over 50 million dollars in total.

Patrick is the Co-Founder of Visa Franchise, the trusted provider of U.S. immigration solutions for entrepreneurs and professionals. Patrick oversees product, sales, marketing, and strategic relationships for Visa Franchise. Over three million professionals/investors have watched YouTube videos, listened to podcast episodes, and read articles produced by Patrick and his team. He started his career at JPMorgan’s New York City headquarters, helping to manage a $2 billion credit portfolio. He later worked in private equity and information services before co-founding Visa Franchise in 2015 and Vetted Biz (franchise intelligence hub) in 2019 with his brother, Jack. Patrick graduated from Colby College with a concentration in International Economic Policy. Through extensive study and business experience in Brazil, Argentina, and France, he has achieved various degrees of fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.