Unlocking America – Scaling Stateside Your UK Business
Join us 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.
Event Details:
Date: 1 May 2025 Time: 6:00pm
Location: Alphabeta HSBC Innovation Banking 14-18 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1BR Google Maps
Arrival and Check-in
Upon arrival at HSBC Innovation Banking:
Check-in at reception on the ground floor
who will let you up to the 8th floor
Discussion highlights
In this panel, chaired by John Snyder, Cambridge Angels member, and former Founder CEO of Grapeshot acquired by Oracle Corporation in May 2018, we 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
Places are limited. This invitation is intended for the recipient only.
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. Through our members and their networks, our entrepreneurs are better connected
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
We are specialists in the innovation economy, helping visionaries with entrepreneurial minds achieve their ambitions and beyond. We support clients and investors through all business life stages, from pre-Series A to post IPO, with our deep sector expertise, stability and international reach.