Navigating Early U.S. Market Entry for French Startups

​For French startups, the U.S. market is becoming relevant earlier—raising new questions around structure, monetisation, and operations.

​Join Stripe and fellow French founders for an intimate evening conversation on U.S. market entry. The discussion will focus on real experiences and trade-offs: what tends to be underestimated early on, and the decisions that matter most. There will also be time for candid exchange among founders facing similar choices.

​Who this is for

​Founders and senior operators at French startups who are:

• ​Considering the U.S. as their next market

• ​Already selling into the U.S. and working through early expansion challenges

• ​Approaching key growth, monetisation, or operational decisions

​What to expect

• ​Founder-led discussion on real experiences entering the U.S. market

• ​Candid stories, trade-offs, and lessons from peers

• ​Evening drinks with founders and operators at a similar stage

​Speakers

• ​Léa Lejolly, GM EMEA, Aircall 

• ​Alexandre Louisy, CEO, Upflow

​Agenda

​6:00–6:30 PM: Registration and networking

​6:30–6:40 PM: Welcome note

​6:40–7:20 PM: Founder discussion and Q&A

​7:20–7:30 PM: Stripe's perspective and key takeaways

​7:30 PM onwards: Drinks and informal networking