Gateway to Growth: Expanding your Business to the USA

​US Expansion Panel

​We're coming to Birmingham Tech Week!

​​​Join us to hear from experts on market strategies, accessing venture capital, immigration routes and the practicalities of setting up and operating a US entity.

​​This event is your chance to learn from experts about expanding your business to the US and market strategies to succeed. Join us at Mercia Ventures in Birmingham for an informative panel discussion that will help you navigate the complexities of the American market. After the panel, enjoy a networking session with drinks and light bites. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with other founders looking to expand to the US market. Reserve your spot now!

​​​Speakers & Topics: 

​​​Host - Mercia Ventures

​​Moderator: Rebecca Bekkenutte - Gateley Global

​​Frazier & Deeter: ​David Patton - International Taxation

​​How to navigate U.S. tax rules for international businesses and cross-border operations.

​​​Laura Devine Immigration: Christi Jackson - Immigration Routes

​​Understanding key U.S. visa routes and challenges for founders, employees, and international businesses.

​​​TABS Inc: Jacob Willemsen - Practicalities of doing business in the US

​​Operating in the U.S.- including setting up a U.S. entity, managing back-office operations, recruiting a sales team and staying compliant.

​​​Wilson Sonsini: Daniel Glazer - Accessing Venture Capital & Legal

​When and how to attract VC funding, what investors look for, and how to pitch. Legal aspects of doing business in the USA.

​​​Agenda

• ​​​17:00-17:30 Arrival and networking

• ​​​17:30-18:30 Moderated panel followed by Q&A with speakers

• ​​​18:30-19:30 Networking w/drinks and light bites

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​Spaces are limited so priority will be given to Founders/Entrepreneurs/SMEs!