/ About this event
Building in the US is about much more than incorporation. Founders must make early decisions around market entry, fundraising, banking, hiring, founder equity, tax, immigration, and operating structure—often before they have the in-house team to manage them.
This candid panel brings together people who see those decisions from different angles: a founder, an investor, an operator, and advisers who work with scaling companies. Expect practical insight on entering the US market, establishing investor readiness, assembling the right first team, and avoiding the operational mistakes that create friction later.
Immigration will be addressed in context as one component of a broader US business-building strategy.
Topics to be covered:
> Choosing the right moment to establish a US presence
> What investors expect from cross-border founders
> US entity formation, banking, contracting, and operational setup
> Hiring the first US team and accessing global talent
> Structuring founders, equity, and governance for growth
> The earliest decisions that become expensive to unwind
> What “US-ready” actually means at pre-seed, seed, and beyond
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
