🇺🇸 U.S. Expansion Dinner: St. Andrew’s Day x Thanksgiving Mashup! 🦃
This November, we’re bringing two traditions together: St. Andrew’s Day in Scotland and Thanksgiving in the U.S., for a one-of-a-kind dinner on U.S. expansion. Expect tartan, turkey (maybe), and tactical insights on making it Stateside, hosted by Wilson Sonsini and Foras Ventures.
The stunning surroundings next to Edinburgh Castle at the Cannonball Restaurant will make for the perfect setting to share your ambitions, challenges and wins with fellow startup leaders.
The topic of discussion? US Expansion hosted by Daniel Glazer, who leads the US Expansion group and London office at Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini.
❓ Who is this for?
Startup Founder or C-suite Leader based in the UK,
In the next 6-12 months:
Ready to expand to the US or recently done so
Looking to hire in the US
Looking for investment in the US and,
Eager to learn more about what it takes to make it in the US
👉🏻 Topics to be discussed
When should I consider establishing US operations?
When should I look to raise money from US VCs?
Do I need a US company to raise money from US VCs?
When do I need to create a US company?
Where is the best place to set up in the States?
How long does US set up take and how much does it cost?
How do I sell/pitch in the US as a British/non-US founder?
How is hiring different in the US, and what’s the optimal US team?
Does everyone really sue each other all the time in the US?
Are there government resources to assist with US expansion?
📄 Agenda
6:30pm - Arrivals & Drinks
7:00pm - Dinner & US Expansion Discussion
10:00pm - Close
👔 Dress Code
Highland Dress warmly encouraged (yes, really!) - including kilt, tartan trousers/skirt etc.
Business casual is also warmly welcome, whatever you're most comfortable with.
🇺🇸 About Wilson Sonsini:
Wilson Sonsini represents more tech companies on their venture financings, M&A transactions, and IPOs than any other law firm globally.
The firm is a Silicon Valley "anchor tenant," having taken public Apple, Doordash, Google, Linkedin, Lyft, Netflix, Palantir, Roblox, Square, Tesla, Twitter, and many others.
Wilson Sonsini London is a US and dual-qualified UK/US team that supports UK/EU tech and life sciences companies through their US life cycle – US launch and scaling, US fundraising, and US M&A/IPO exit.
Notable Scottish clients include Skyscanner, FanDuel & Current Health.
🌍 About Foras Ventures ✳️:
We drive investment and talent to the UK, as a launchpad for global growth. With a 15K+ global network of founders, investors, and operators, Foras Ventures creates opportunities for startups, investors, corporates, governments, and academia to connect, expand, and thrive on the international stage.
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