🇺🇸 US Expansion Lunch feat. Wilson Sonsini - Approval Only
Wilson Sonsini and Foras Ventures are delighted to welcome you to an approval-only founder and startup leaders' lunch in Central Edinburgh.
The stunning surroundings will make for the perfect setting to share your ambitions, challenges and wins with fellow startup leaders.
The topic of discussion? US Expansion hosted by Daniel Glazer, who leads the US Expansion group and London office at Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini.
Who is this for?
Startup Founder or C-suite Leader based in the UK,
Ready to expand to the US in the next 12 months or recently done so and,
Eager to learn more about what it takes to make it in the US
Topics to be discussed
When should I consider establishing US operations?
When should I look to raise money from US VCs?
Do I need a US company to raise money from US VCs?
When do I need to create a US company?
Where is the best place to set up in the States?
How long does US set up take and how much does it cost?
How do I sell/pitch in the US as a British/non-US founder?
How is hiring different in the US, and what’s the optimal US team?
Does everyone really sue each other all the time in the US?
Are there government resources to assist with US expansion?
Agenda
12pm - Arrivals
12.30pm - Lunch & US Expansion Discussion
2pm - Close
🇺🇸 About Wilson Sonsini:
Wilson Sonsini represents more tech companies on their venture financings, M&A transactions, and IPOs than any other law firm globally.
The firm is a Silicon Valley "anchor tenant," having taken public Apple, Doordash, Google, Linkedin, Lyft, Netflix, Palantir, Roblox, Square, Tesla, Twitter, and many others.
Wilson Sonsini London is a US and dual-qualified UK/US team that supports UK/EU tech and life sciences companies through their US life cycle – US launch and scaling, US fundraising, and US M&A/IPO exit.
Notable Scottish clients include Skyscanner, FanDuel & Current Health.
🌍 About Foras Ventures:
We drive investment and talent to the UK, using Scotland as a launchpad for global growth. With a 15K+ global network of founders, investors, and operators, Foras Ventures creates opportunities for startups, investors, corporates, governments, and academia to connect, expand, and thrive on the international stage.
Set up in the UK. Build in Scotland. Go global.
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We are proudly powered by:
💼 Thorntons Law – Where legal expertise meets entrepreneurial vision. Helping startups and scaleups navigate the UK landscape.
🇺🇸 Wilson Sonsini – The go-to experts for founders looking to expand into the US.
💻 Ivy Tech – Connecting you with top borderless tech talent - bridging the gap between outsourcing and in-house hiring.
🏦 Wise - Fast, no-hassle, low-cost international payments and multi-currency accounts, helping you manage global finances efficiently. Foras community who register with Wise will receive a £10K free transfer and a dedicated account manager
Would you like to get involved and support us? Email us at hello@forasventures.com and/or contact Caro or Dec on LinkedIn to explore ways to collaborate and discuss further.