​Are you the operations leader (COO, Co-Founder, Head of Operations, etc.) of a company that is...

​​- Planning to launch in the US and/or raise US capital within the next 6-9 months?

​​- Or has done so in the last 12-18 months?

​​Then you'll LOVE this London-based dinner event.🔥

​​For many UK/EU tech companies, the US presents a HUGE opportunity: greater access to capital, commercial expansion, and enhanced organisational rigour. However, competing with US companies on their home turf requires a fresh perspective on many aspects of a UK/EU business.

​​Join us for a focused dinner where you’ll learn from experts and foster meaningful connections with other operations leaders! 🙌

​​There are only 18 seats available. Register now to secure your spot! 🎫

​​To ensure the best experience for everyone, please answer a short registration question about why this event is a good fit for you. We’ll review responses and confirm attendance accordingly.

​​Key topics we'll discuss: 💡

• ​​How UK/EU tech companies can compete - and win - in the US

• ​​How to meet the expectations of US investors, commercial partners, employees, and acquirors

​​​What to expect: 📌

​​🧠 Q&A session with an expert from Silicon Valley-headquartered law firm Wilson Sonsini

​​👋 Valuable insights from operations leaders who are facing/have recently faced similar challenges

​​💬 Informal, high-quality conversations in a welcoming, relaxed setting - accompanied by delicious food from Ottolenghi

​​FAQs ✅

• ​​When should we look to raise money from US VCs?

• ​​How do US VC expectations differ from those of UK/EU VCs?

• ​​Do US VCs require a US company to fund a UK/EU business?

• ​​When is the right time to establish a US subsidiary and US-based operations?

• ​​Does UK/EU management need to move to the US?

• ​​How long does US set up take and how much does it cost?

• ​​Where is the best place to set up in the States?

• ​​How is hiring different in the US, and what’s the optimal US team?

• ​​How do we sell/pitch in the US as a UK/EU business?

• ​​Does everyone really sue each other all the time in the US?

​​Read Wilson Sonsini’s US Expansion, Fundraising & Exit FAQ to help you form your own questions! 📚

​​Together with 🙌

​​Wilson Sonsini

​​Wilson Sonsini has represented 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’s integrated US/UK team in London has supported 2000+ UK/EU tech and life sciences companies during their US life cycle – US launch and scaling, US fundraising, and US M&A/IPO exit.

​​Daniel Glazer
London Office Managing Partner @ Wilson Sonsini

​​The discussion will be led by Daniel Glazer, who heads the US Expansion group at Wilson Sonsini. 

​​Dan leads Wilson’s London office, which provides US access and support to technology-driven UK & European companies through their US life cycle – US launch, expansion, fundraising, partnerships, M&A and IPO.