Join for an exclusive panel discussion designed for UK founders looking to expand their businesses into the US market, founders who are already in the US market and those who are interested to hear from founders who have successfully made the leap.

​This event is organised by Cambridge Angels, CAMentrepreneurs and HSBC Innovation Banking, to help founders and senior teams to network both before and after the panel, sharing insights and lessons learned.  A large part of the formal proceedings will be dedicated to Q&A from those gathered.

Discussion Highlights:

This panel, chaired by John Snyder, Cambridge Angels member, and former Founder CEO of Grapeshot acquired by Oracle Corporation in May 2018, will cover topics including:

• Sequencing the steps for moving your business to the US
• How to successfully arrive in a new market
• Speaking 'American'—adapting your messaging for the US audience
• Hiring the right people for stateside success
• Navigating cultural differences and business etiquette
• The personal impact of a founder move to the US
• Geopolitical factors affecting market expansion to the US

​Hear from scale-up industry experts and successful entrepreneurs who have made the leap, sharing invaluable insights and lessons learned. Whether you're in the early planning stages or actively making the move, this event will equip you with additional knowledge and network to scale successfully.

The discussion panel includes:

• John West: CEO, now retired, of one of the most successful spinout companies from Cambridge: Solexa.
• Katy Wigdahl: Chief Executive Officer at Speechmatics®. World leading experts in speech technology.
• Robert Whitby-Smith: Partner at AlbionVC

Cambridge Angels

Cambridge Angels® is a leading UK business angel network providing smart capital from entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs. Cambridge Angels has been investing since 2001, supporting more than 150 companies in their growth journeys.

CAMentrepreneurs

CAMentrepreneurs supports business and social entrepreneurship among Cambridge University Alumni, current students and faculty, and others in many cities around the world.

HSBC Innovation Banking

Specialists in the innovation economy, helping visionaries with entrepreneurial minds achieve their ambitions and beyond. They support clients and investors through all business life stages, from pre-Series A to post IPO, with  deep sector expertise, stability and international reach.