

Scaling Beyond Borders: Legal, Financial & Structural Strategies
Join us for an interactive roundtable on common challenges faced by startups expanding globally. Topics will include U.S. and global immigration pathways for startups, founders and employees, processing timelines, common banking and legal challenges, and practical strategies for international hiring and expansion.
The session will feature:
Saul Howerton, Vistra, Global Head of People Advisory
Laura Stoffel, Cooley, Partner
Russ Follansbee, HSBC, Managing Director
This will be a discussion-led session, and we encourage attendees to bring questions and real-world scenarios for the group to explore.
We look forward to the conversation.
— Aidan, Meg & Meeta
About Vistra:
Vistra helps companies and private capital managers simplify global business operations across HR, tax, legal entity management and compliance. With 9,000+ experts in 50+ markets, Vistra supports businesses as they scale internationally.
About Cooley:
Cooley advises startups, high-growth companies and investors through every stage of growth, from financings to IPOs and M&A. The firm supports more than 7,000 private companies globally.
About HSBC Innovation Banking:
HSBC Innovation Banking brings HSBC’s expansive product suite and unmatched international capabilities to support startups and their VCs in the innovation ecosystem at every stage of their journey. Our mission is to provide founders and their teams with exceptional service, tailored banking and venture debt facilities, and value-add connections to our extensive global network of investors and corporate clients.