Ask HN: Work visas for US startups.

If I get funding for my startup in the Valley (and subsequently re-inc in Delaware), which work visas would be available to me as a founder?

Its my understanding that there are requirements for pay, title, and job history (the job has to have existed for 12 months previously) in order to qualify for a T1N (I'm from Canada), none of which would apply for a startup founder. Also, the process to obtain an H1B is expensive and extremely time consuming, and also follows similar requirements to the T1N.

Any advice is appreciated.