Coming to America: Wilson Sonsini's Guide to US Expansion for European Tech Companies

Coming to America: Wilson Sonsini's Guide to US Expansion for European Tech Companies

Sponsor: Wilson Sonsini

Moderated by: Daniel Glazer

This session is open to founders and executives who, within the next 12 months, are looking to: hire in the US; relocate employees or executives to the US; raise capital from US investors; or transition to a US parent company.

For many European tech companies, the US represents a step-change opportunity - greater capital, broader commercial reach, and the organisational rigour demanded by the world's most competitive market. But winning in the US isn't just about showing up. It requires a willingness to fundamentally re-evaluate how your business operates.

In this facilitated Q&A, Daniel Glazer - London Office Managing Partner and US Expansion Lead at Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini - will share what it actually takes to compete and win in the US, and to meet the expectations of US investors, commercial partners, employees, and acquirors. Expect candid, practical insight from one of the most experienced voices in transatlantic expansion.

About Wilson Sonsini

Wilson Sonsini has represented more tech companies on their venture financings, M&A transactions, and IPOs than any other law firm globally. A Silicon Valley anchor tenant, the firm has taken public some of the world's most recognised companies, including Apple, Google, Netflix, Tesla, LinkedIn, and many others.

Their integrated US/UK team in London has supported 2,000+ European tech and life sciences companies across every stage of the US journey - from launch and scaling, to fundraising, to M&A and IPO exit - including 9fin, Attio, ElevenLabs, Monzo, Paddle, PolyAI, Remote.com, and StackOne, among others.