Did you know that more than 95 percent of the world’s consumers are outside of the United States? Your competitors are increasing their global market share, and you can too. Exporting doesn’t have to be burdensome. The Internet, improved logistics channels, free trade agreements, eCommerce, and the array of available export assistance through the U.S. government and its partners has made exporting more achievable; that’s true for small businesses and those at the startup stage. Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the Global Innovation Forum for a panel discussion and workshop on “Finding the 95%,” during which you will hear from successful startup exporters, experts from the private sector, and government representatives dedicated to your success.
Fireside Chat: “My Global Startup Story”
Hear from Baltimore-area startups that have successfully gone global. Panelists will share their experiences and advice about how they balanced the challenge of entering new markets while accelerating their startup businesses.
Moderated by Jamaica Gayle, Deputy Director, Global Innovation Forum, and featuring:
Eno Umoh, Global Air Media
Ellington West & Brandon Dottin-Haley, Sonavi Labs
Three Ingredients for Going Global: Find the Right Markets for You, Protect Your IP, and Implement Your Digital Sales Strategy
Three experts in market strategy, IP protection, and digital sales channels will share their recommendations for mastering these critical elements of global expansion.
Moderated by Jake Colvin, Executive Director, Global Innovation Forum, and featuring:
Raquel Cohen, Senior IP & Trade Policy Attorney, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Paul Disselkoen, Senior Associate of Government Relations, PayPal
Veronica San Luis, International Growth Project Manager for the Americas, Google
Resources to Help You Go Global
There are many resources at the federal, state, and local levels available to support your global expansion. Hear from dedicated officials who will share how they support Maryland businesses.
Moderated by Tricia Van Orden, Deputy Director, Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, and featuring:
Rebecca Bellinger, Executive Director, Center for Global Business, University of Maryland Smith School of Business
Andrew Glass, Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service in Baltimore
Jessica Reynolds, Senior Director, Office of International Investment and Trade, Maryland Department of Commerce
SPEAKERS:
Jamaica Gayle
Deputy Director, Global Innovation Forum
Ellington West
CEO & Co-Founder, Sonavi Labs
Brandon Dottin-Haley
Chief Business Development Officer, Sonavi Labs
Austin Brown
Global Air Media
Eno Umoh
Co-Founder
Global Air Media
Raquel Cohen
Senior IP & Trade Policy Attorney, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Paul Disselkoen
Senior Associate of Government Relations, PayPal
Veronica San Luis
International Growth Project Manager for the Americas, Google
Jake Colvin
Executive Director, Global Innovation Forum
Andrew Glass
Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service in Baltimore
Tricia Van Orden
Deputy Director, Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Rebecca Bellinger
Executive Director, Center for Global Business, University of Maryland Smith School of Business
Jessica Reynolds
Senior Director, Office of International Investment and Trade, Maryland Department of Commerce
