182: Transatlantic Ventures: Daniel Glazer on Scaling Tech Companies Globally

Sophie Alcorn Podcast

Unlock the secrets to successful transatlantic startup expansion with insights from Dan Glazer, the dynamic leader of the US Expansion Group at Wilson Sonsini's London office. Listen to Dan's personal narrative of moving from the US to the UK and his early love affair with London, as well as his instrumental role in initiatives like Tech Nation and the British American Project.

Navigate the intricacies of raising venture capital across borders as Dan shares strategies for smoothing cross-border deals through integrated legal teams and the importance of training dual-qualified lawyers. Discover how the influx of American venture funds into London is changing the fundraising landscape for UK and European startups, and learn key tactics to attract US-based investors, including the critical role of having a strong product market fit in the US.

Explore the nuances of global venture capital and the strategic considerations for expanding into the US, from the location of talent and proximity to customers, to cost implications and managing teams across time zones. Dan underscores the transformative potential of AI, paralleling it to the dot-com era, and offers practical advice for startups aiming to build a transatlantic presence.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Strategies for raising venture capital across borders

• Market size impact on early stage fundraising

• Signals to raise from US investors at an early stage

• 8 considerations for US business location

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Supporting Resources:

Wilson Sonsini’s US Expansion and Fundraising FAQ link: https://medium.com/@daniel.glazer/u-s-expansion-and-fundraising-a-comprehensive-faq-3bf143cd5249

Website: www.wsgr.com

Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcglazer/

Email: [email protected]

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