Enter the US market with insiders who know the buyers, distributors and investors
Setting up a business in the US is the easy part. Winning your first American customers, channel partners and investors is where most European companies stall. Boardio connects you with US-based advisors and board members who already know the people you need to meet, and who can make warm introductions instead of cold outreach. Browse the advisors below, or let us run the search for you with Turnkey.
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Entering The US: what usually blocks foreign companies
- Long, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles and procurement processes that reward local references.
- A huge, fragmented market: each region and vertical has its own buyers, distributors and gatekeepers.
- Investors who want to see US traction, a US presence and US board experience before they engage.
- Messaging and pricing built for Europe that does not land with American buyers.
Advisors based in the US
A selection from Boardio's network of 1,000+ advisors in the US. Full details available after starting a search. Profiles anonymised
Former Sr. Director Strategic Clients, Oracle MEA: Telecom & Cloud
Led all mega enterprise accounts across Middle East & Africa for Oracle's full portfolio, exceeding revenue, cloud adoption, and customer advocacy targets with cross-functional teams. Spent 13 years managing multicultural teams and top-tier clients in telecom and digital transformation. Now US-based board advisor for AI-enabled EdTech and consultant to SMEs on revenue growth, international sales, and fundraising.
Interim Chief Executive: SaaS, Healthcare & FinTech Operations
C-suite operator for PE-backed and public companies including OptumRx, Centene, and DaVitaRx, driving P&L growth, margin expansion, M&A, and AI/digital transformations. At CVS Health, optimized global operations for 100M+ members, delivering 40% service-level improvement and 20% cost reduction. Orchestrated $6.4B M&A integration at Citi, migrating 18M accounts for $1B net financial gains.
Former CEO & Global CTO, Digital Production & Marketing
As CEO of Deliver and Global CTO at MRM/Hogarth, scaled onshore/offshore digital production teams globally, onboarding enterprise clients including General Mills and GSK with 20–50% cost savings on digital marketing initiatives. VP Digital Technology at EPAM Systems; launched new practices and first-of-its-kind offshoring capability at Digitas across three locations. MACH Alliance advisory board member.
Serial CEO & Board Member with Multiple US Exits: FinTech & Life Sciences
Scaled and exited multiple PE-backed companies including a print/media group, a life sciences services firm, and a financial data platform. Led global B2B SaaS, Big Data, cloud, and information services businesses generating ROE well above industry averages. Active board member across FinTech, PropTech, and supply chain technology ventures.
Transformational CEO & President: Media Streaming Platforms (4x revenue growth, $4.4B exit)
Drove 4x revenue growth and profitability turnaround as President of a live music streaming and podcast platform. Global President of a major video and studios division during a $4.4B acquisition. Transformed a leading cable brand into a digital-first platform and led 30+ acquisitions with partnerships across Tesla, Meta, and Live Nation.
Chief Revenue Officer: Enterprise SaaS & AI Platforms ($200M+ ARR)
Scaled global go-to-market organizations for enterprise SaaS and AI platforms from early growth to $200M+ ARR, with successful exits to major cloud and enterprise software acquirers. Built integrated revenue engines covering sales, marketing, customer success, and RevOps focused on pipeline predictability, NRR, and CAC efficiency. Expert in market transitions from on-prem to cloud and AI.
Strategic Advisor & Fractional CMO: Advanced Materials & Semiconductor GTM
Advises startups and growth-stage companies on go-to-market strategy, investor readiness, product commercialization, and market expansion in advanced materials, semiconductors, 5G, AI/hyperscale data centers, and automotive electronics. Former global market strategy leader at Henkel Electronic Materials, launching multiple industry-recognized thermal and electronic solutions.
Global Business Development & Market Entry Specialist: Life Sciences
Founded a global strategy consultancy in 2001 and built a network of 100+ international consulting firms to deliver market entry, partnering, distributor search, licensing, and commercialization strategies. Accelerated global growth for healthcare and life sciences companies through alliances and structured international expansion. Former SVP at a medical device company, optimizing worldwide sales for respiratory muscle training devices.
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Expanding into the US How to find distributors in a new market
FAQ
How do I find distributors in the US?
Trade directories and trade shows are a slow start. A US advisor who has worked in your industry usually knows which distributors are a fit, who decides there, and how to approach them. Through Boardio you can find advisors with exactly that network and ask them for introductions.
What does setting up a business in the US involve?
Incorporation, a bank account and tax registration can be handled quickly with a formation service or lawyer. The harder work is commercial: finding first customers, partners and a credible local voice. That is where a Boardio advisor helps; Boardio does not handle company formation.
Do I need a US entity before engaging an advisor?
No. Many companies engage an advisor before incorporating, to test demand and get introductions first.
How much does it cost?
Posting a search and browsing advisors is free. With Turnkey we run the search for you and you pay a success fee from €1,900 + VAT only if you start working with an advisor we found. No retainer.
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