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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 35 MIN

Ep. 222 How International Companies Can Successfully Expand Into the US Market with Matt DiMarsico

from Business Growth Spotlight · host Heidi Schalk

Show Notes:Expanding into the United States is one of the biggest growth opportunities for international companies, but it is also one of the most misunderstood.In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Matt DiMarsico, Co Founder of USA LaunchingPad, to discuss why many successful international businesses struggle when entering the US market and what they can do differently to accelerate growth.Drawing from more than two decades of experience building and scaling disruptive technology companies, Matt shares the strategies that help startups and scaleups validate product market fit, refine their messaging, leverage AI effectively, and build scalable go to market systems that actually work in the United States.The conversation also explores how AI is changing business development, why strategic planning still matters more than speed, and why authentic human relationships remain one of the greatest competitive advantages in today's marketplace.Bio:Matt DiMarsico is the Co-Founder of USA Launching Pad, a market expansion and go-to-market advisory firm that helps international startups and scale-ups successfully enter and grow in the U.S. market. With more than 20 years of experience leading revenue growth, sales transformation, and global expansion initiatives across AI, SaaS, IoT, telecom, and emerging technology companies, Matt has held executive leadership roles including Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President for high-growth and enterprise technology organizations. Through USA Launching Pad, he works with founders, accelerators, economic development organizations, and innovation ecosystems worldwide to help companies validate product-market fit, refine go-to-market strategy, build demand generation systems, and reduce the risk of international expansion. Matt is also actively exploring how AI and automation are transforming modern sales, market intelligence, and business growth strategies.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdimarsico/ Website:  www.usalaunchingpad.com Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint🎁A Complimentary 60-Minute Executive Briefing for Business Owners, CEOs, Consultants, Agencies, and Service-Based Organizations:  https://becomeairecommended.com/

Show Notes: Expanding into the United States is one of the biggest growth opportunities for international companies, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Matt DiMarsico, Co Founder of USA LaunchingPad, to discuss why many successful international businesses struggle when entering the US market and what they can do differently to accelerate growth. Drawing from more than two decades of experience building and sc...

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