Are you considering growth into the US market in 2021/22? Join us at the Streamlining Your US Expansion free webcast where you can access an array of eminent advisors who can support UK businesses with US investment aspirations. We will explore the comprehensive operational support needed to establish, grow, and streamline your US expansion activity. Get ready to learn more about what you need to know and plan for in your US expansion and tools you can leverage.

Experts from Wilson Sonsini, US Tax & Financial Services, and Silicon Valley Bank - UK Branch will all join a panel moderated by Dr. Frank Levene as we address topics covering:

• Starting up
• Incorporation & location
• Marketing approach
• Hiring
• Immigration & visas
• General
• Scaling - Fundraising from US VCs
• Exiting

This online-only event will take place from 2:30-4:00 pm (BST).

Moderator:

Dr. Frank Levene (Principal, Blue Link Worldwide UK)  is a US citizen and UK national who has spent a lifetime as a senior international executive having lived & worked in both countries. 

Presenters:

Sonya Iovieno (Head of Venture & Growth, Silicon Valley Bank - UK Branch)  heads up the Venture & Growth division of Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Branch. Sonya joined SVB from Lloyds Bank in September 2016, where she was responsible for new business origination with mid-market companies. Sonya brings 20 years of corporate and commercial banking experience. At Silicon Valley Bank, Sonya is focused on high growth venture capital backed businesses that have typically raised Series A financing helping them to scale until they exit or become profitable.

Nora Rothrock (Group Managing Director, US Tax & Financial Services) is a commercially-focused Managing Director with extensive experience in UK, European, and US strategy. She regularly advises emerging and scale-up companies on growth and commercial strategies, including US Expansion and business transformation.