Growing Stateside: U.S. Expansion Panel
Growing Stateside: The U.S. expansion panel
Dublin Tech Week Fringe Event
Join TABS Inc, Blick Rothenberg, Seven Legal, Laura Devine Immigration, and leading VCs for a panel discussion designed for founders ready to tackle the U.S. market. This session will explore investor perspectives on what VCs look for when backing international startups scaling into the States alongside the legal, tax, and operational essentials of U.S. expansion.
Host: Azets Ireland
📅 Agenda
16:00 – 16:30: Arrivals & Coffee Networking
16:30 – 17:30: U.S. Expansion Panel (Moderated Discussion)
17:30 – 18:30: Drinks, Light Bites & Networking
🎙️ The Panel & Topics
Niall McEvoy | Head of Venture, Elkstone
Topic: The U.S. Investor Mindset
Description: What U.S. based VCs look for in Irish founders and how to bridge the valuation gap when moving across the Atlantic.
Amy Neale | General Partner, Delta Partners VC
Topic: Navigating the U.S. VC Landscape in 2026
Description: Insight into current valuation trends, what "Series U.S." looks like for European founders
Michelle Snijders | Relations Manager, TABS Inc
Topic: Setting Up for Success
Description: Navigating the administrative "red tape" of U.S. entry, from setting up a U.S. Entity and state registrations, to payroll and back-office management.
Michael Holland | Partner, Blick Rothenberg
Topic: International Taxation
Description: How to structure your U.S. entity to minimize tax leakage and ensure seamless compliance between Irish and U.S. authorities.
Bill Cogan | Founding Partner, Seven Legal
Topic: Ensuring Your Legal Structure is Investor-Ready
Description: Aligning your corporate framework with U.S. expectations, managing international cap tables, and cleaning up legal debt before pitching U.S. investors.
Christi Jackson | Partner, Laura Devine Immigration
Topic: Navigating U.S. Immigration for Expansion
Description: Key Visa pathways for founders & teams, common pitfalls when entering the U.S. and how to align immigration strategy with Business Growth and international hiring.
Moderator: Neil Hughes | CEO, Azets Ireland
📍 Location
Azets Ireland - 3rd Floor, 40 Mespil Road, Dublin, D04 C2N4 Ireland
🎟️ About the Event
Expansion is more than just a flight to New York; it’s a series of high-stakes decisions. We’ve brought together the leading experts in U.S.-Irish business to help you avoid the common pitfalls that cost founders time and equity.
Space is Limited!