International Expansion

From Vision to Global Expansion: Launching in the U.S. Market in 12 Months

How a global leader established an innovative new business unit and successfully expanded from the UK into the USA

The Challenge

A global technology leader needed to establish an innovative new business unit and expand operations from the UK into the competitive U.S. market—all within 12 months.

The challenge was multifaceted: building strategic partnerships, developing market-driven products, and establishing a strong presence in a new geography while maintaining momentum and credibility.

The Solution

Marina Nicholas worked alongside the leadership team to implement a strategic market entry plan leveraging the 8 Superpowers methodology:

Power of Partnerships

Built strategic alliances with key U.S. technology partners and industry leaders to accelerate market entry and establish credibility

Power of Positioning

Developed a compelling market position that differentiated the new business unit in the competitive U.S. technology landscape

Power of Product

Created market-driven product offerings specifically designed for U.S. customer needs and preferences

Power of Proximity

Strategically positioned the team close to key decision-makers, ecosystem partners, and target customers in major U.S. tech hubs

The Results

12
Months to Market
50+
Strategic Partnerships
$10M+
First Year Revenue

Within 12 months, the business unit successfully launched in the U.S. market with a robust partner network, market-fit products, and a strong pipeline of enterprise customers.

The expansion laid the foundation for continued growth, establishing the company as a credible player in the U.S. technology sector and opening doors to additional market opportunities.

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