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Building for the U.S. Market? Here's What Most International Founders Get Wrong

Building for the U.S. Market? Here's What Most International Founders Get Wrong

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What does it really take for international founders to succeed in the U.S.? In this episode, Laurent Rains, Managing Director at Alchemist Accelerator, joins host Ravi Belani to unpack the challenges and opportunities facing global startups today.


You’ll learn:

  • Why diversity is a competitive advantage — but only if it’s real.

  • What international founders must unlearn when entering the U.S. market.

  • How AI is reshaping outbound sales and founder workflows.

  • Why Silicon Valley still holds the edge in global innovation.

  • The nuanced role of governments in startup ecosystems around the world.


Whether you're launching in a new market or scaling across borders, this episode is packed with sharp insights and global perspective.


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