Mindvalley CEO Detained by FBI Despite O-1 Visa: Vishen Lakhiani Speaks Out Against Rising US Xenophobia

Nov 15, 2025 09:45 pm CST

Vishen Lakhiani, the Indian-origin founder and CEO of Mindvalley, shares his concerning experience of being detained by FBI agents at a US airport despite holding a valid O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary abilities. His story highlights growing concerns about xenophobia in America and has sparked widespread online discussion about immigration policies and the treatment of foreign professionals contributing to the US economy.