Building Overseas Sales for Early Stage Startups
Go Global: A Tactical Workshop on Cross-Border and Export Growth
[NOTE: June 30th is a placeholder date. We'll finalize a date in June/July soon. Please register to be on the email list when a date and time are confirmed. This is a virtual event on Zoom.]
Description:
Ready to scale your business beyond borders? Join us for a tactical, info-packed session on how to grow your online business through global eCommerce and export strategies.
Led by Josh Halpern, former U.S. diplomat and founder of the Getting to Global Initiative, this workshop dives into the how of international expansion—with insights from global leaders and real-world tools to help you sell smarter across markets.
What you’ll learn:
Who’s buying what (and where): Global sales trends from leaders like Salesforce
Platform selection: Which eCommerce platforms support seamless cross-border sales
Tax & compliance pitfalls: How to stay compliant and lower friction
Merchant of Record model: Reduce regulatory burdens and scale faster
Checkout & payment optimization: Boost conversion with better UX and payment flows
Marketplace growth: Expand internationally through partner-led models
U.S. Government support: Access to STEP grants, SBA export loans, MBDA resources, EXIM Bank guarantees, and more
Who it’s for:
DTC brands, startups, marketplace sellers, and business owners ready to unlock international growth.