A Smarter Way into the USA
Virtual Trade Mission for Tech Scaleups
8th & 9th May 2024 / 15:00 -19:00 BST
Organiser
GTM Global in Association with Frazier & Deeter, Farnborough Aerospace Consortium and Space South Central
When
Wednesday 8th or Thursday 9th May 2024
15:00 - 19:00 BST
Where
Online Zoom
Format
Curated 1-2-1 bespoke advisory sessions tailored to your needs
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage on a 1-2-1 basis with experts in U.S. market entry, setup, compliance and growth.
This unique and interactive programme offers a personalised roadmap to help you successfully expand your business in the USA. As a virtual event, it eliminates the need for travel and provides 1-2-1 bespoke advisory sessions that streamline operations, funding, and partnerships.
You'll have the opportunity to engage in individual meetings with US in-country experts from cities such as Boston, Irvine, Washington DC, Indianapolis, Virginia, Dallas, Minneapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Tampa, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. These experts will provide invaluable advice, foster connectivity, and offer insightful perspectives on key areas of interest for your business:
Why Attend This Virtual Trade Mission
Event Advisors
Malcolm Joy
Lead Partner, Frazier & Deeter UK LLPMalcolm is the Lead Partner of Frazier & Deeter UK, a firm providing advisory services to mid-market businesses, with expertise in supporting cross-border businesses. In addition to leading the firm’s growth in the UK, Malcolm is responsible for tax advisory services and transaction advisory services. Malcolm is also the Global Leader of Transfer Pricing Services at Frazier & Deeter.
Thomas Wells
Senior Manager - R&D, Frazier & Deeter UK LLPThomas is a Senior Manager - R&D at Frazier & Deeter UK, a firm providing advisory services to mid-market businesses, with expertise in supporting cross-border businesses.
Michael Whitacre
Partner, Frazier & Deeter UK LLPAs Partner in Frazier & Deeter's Tax Practice, Michael specializes in federal and state tax issues such as mergers and acquisitions, controversy, cross-border planning and tax minimisation. He works across various industries including manufacturing/distribution, technology and service-based businesses.
Alan Fisher
CEO, Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC)Alan has over 35 years general management experience in commercial, financial, business development and strategic planning in the aerospace and defence sector on a global level. He specialises in developing and installing professional sales and business development management techniques to attain best practice and to achieve profitable strategic company growth.
Thomas Thorelli
Attorney & Founding Partner, Thorelli & AssociatesTom is a Founding Partner of Thorelli & Associates, who specialise in assisting small and medium-sized foreign companies in minimizing their legal risks when doing business in the U.S. through taking advance preventive action.
David Rose
CEO, US Expansion PartnersAs CEO at US Expansion Partners, David Rose leads a team that helps European technology companies navigate the complexities of launching, managing, and scaling operations in the United States. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience with Fortune 500, high-growth firms and start-up companies in the technology, Internet, and media industries.
Stephane Frijia
President and CEO, Northeast Indiana Regional PartnershipStephane is the President and CEO of Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, helping to build a globally competitive economy in Northeast Indiana through business development, capacity building and job growth.
Stephen Bridges
Director UK and Ireland, Indiana Economic Development CorpStephen is a Director for UK and Ireland at Indiana Economic Development Corp - Indiana's lead economic development agency, helping businesses launch, grow & locate in a state that works.
Mark Paratore
Vice President, Business Development, Greater Phoenix Economic CouncilMark is a Vice President of Business Development at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. His primary role is in the advancement of the technology and venture capital strategy for the Greater Phoenix region.
Marian Marquez
Senior Vice President, Economic Development, Alexandria Economic Development PartnershipMarian leads AEDP's core economic development divisions of business investment, real estate and small business to drive growth, innovation and opportunity in the City of Alexandria and northern Virginia.
Robert Gangi
International Consultant, Embark Business SolutionsFormer Citibank Commercial RM and current business consulting practice owner with a robust network, strong connections, and a vibrant Advisory Board.
Til Jolly
Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Columbus Street PartnersTil is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Columbus Street Partners, who offer small to mid-cap and early-stage healthcare companies access to markets in the United States and a return on their investments.
Mark Magnacca
Founder, gigCMOMark is the Founder and CEO of gigCMO with over 30 years of business experience in senior leadership roles across a diverse range of industries. He recognises the biggest challenge of many established businesses and scale ups is getting access to the right talent at the right time.
Juhi Naithani
Principal, bGlobal ConsultingJuhi, with a background in economic development, offers a suite of strategic solutions for emerging technology businesses looking to land in the USA; especially in the Washington DC Metro region and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Laurie Spicer
US Expansion Adviser, Foothold AmericaExperienced International Trade Advisor with a demonstrated history of working in international trade across several sectors. Strong operations, professionally skilled in Sales, Strategic Partnerships, IT Service Management and Consumer goods. Specialisms include US expansion and US market entry strategy.
Tobias Marchant
International Partnership Manager, Space South CentralTobias is an International Partnership Manager for Space South Central, the largest regional space cluster in the UK. SSC is a partnership between industry and academia, designed to; accelerate space business growth, foster an environment of innovation, grow the reputation of the south-central region and contribute to national prosperity.
Tamara Medina
Head of Partnerships, GTM Global20 + years of experience in business development and B2B strategic partnerships in the UK and Latin America. Tamara is also co-leader of TLA Latam.
Mark Stimpfig
Co Founder GTM GlobalProviding advice & guidance for tech and digital scale up brands to expand internationally & support companies looking to land & expand into the Greater Phoenix region USA
Ian Collins
Co Founder, GTM Global30 years’ experience of business development and general management in hi-tech industries, investment and strategic ICT consulting in the UK and internationally.