​Scaling 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 Mepsil 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!