Scaling Stateside Podcast - Episode 3: Stephen Whitworth,...

What this episode covers

Episode OverviewJoin hosts David Rose and Matt Oxley from USXP as they dive deep into the US expansion journey with Stephen Whitworth, CEO and co-founder of Incident.io. Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey from paper boy to running a successful all-in-one incident response platform, and provides candid insights into the challenges and opportunities of scaling a UK-based startup into the US market.Episode Length: ~50 minutes Published: [Date] Hosts: David Rose & Matt Oxley (USXP) Guest: Stephen Whitworth, CEO & Co-founder, Incident.ioGuest ProfileStephen Whitworth is the CEO and co-founder of Incident.io, an all-in-one incident response platform serving technology companies like Netflix and Airbnb. A software engineer turned serial entrepreneur, Stephen has navigated multiple UK-to-US expansion journeys throughout his career, including stints at Halo, Ravelin, and Monzo before founding Incident.io in 2021.Connect with Stephen:Company: Incident.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwhitworth/ Key Discussion Points & TimestampsEarly Career & Entrepreneurial Journey (02:00 - 10:00)The Birth of Incident.io (10:00 - 17:00)Making the US Move (17:00 - 26:00)The Human Side of US Expansion (26:00 - 32:00)Cultural & Professional Adaptation (32:00 - 37:00)Maintaining Company Culture Across Borders (37:00 - 41:00)Fundraising Journey (41:00 - 47:00)Lessons Learned & Advice (47:00 - 50:00)Key TakeawaysMarket Pull vs Push: Being pulled into the US by organic demand is stronger than pushing your way inCommitment Signals: Sending the CEO shows serious commitment to the US marketTiming Matters: Easier to establish dual headquarters with 20-30 people than 200-300Cultural Investment: Flying new US hires to UK headquarters builds crucial cultural bridgesLocation Choice: For B2B SaaS targeting tech companies, San Francisco often trumps New YorkFundraising Strategy: US investors provide validation and network effects for US expansionPersonal Sacrifice: The human cost of expansion is real but manageable with the right mindsetResources MentionedCode Academy: Platform that taught Stephen to codeCompanies Referenced: Netflix, Airbnb, Deliveroo, Uber, Halo, Ravelin, MonzoInvestors: Index Ventures, Point9, Insight Partners, Passion CapitalLocations: Silicon Roundabout (London tech scene), Harpenden (Stephen's hometown)About USXPUSXP are the launch to revenue experts European tech scaleup companies count on for successful US expansion. Our Team of experienced operators will lead your company through the entire lifecycle of readiness, launch, and scale in the US market.Hosts:David Rose - LinkedIn | XMatt Oxley - LinkedInPowered byThis episode is powered by Wilson Sonsini, providing legal counsel for technology companies and growth enterprises.Website: wsgr.comSubscribe & ConnectSubscribe to Scaling Stateside on your favorite podcast platform:Apple PodcastsSpotifyFollow USXP:Website: usxp.coLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/usxpX: @usXpartnersYouTube: @USXPartners

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

483 From Process Engineer to Process Architect: Alicia Butler‑Pierre on Making Work Flow

Jul 3, 2026 ·61m

Is RAG Dead? The Pioneer Who Invented AI's Memory Layer Answers — with Douwe Kiela, Co-Founder, Contextual AI {ICYMI}

Jul 1, 2026 ·37m

482 Preserving Our Industry's Story – Paul Petersen and the Industrial Water Exhibit

Jun 26, 2026 ·56m

In case you missed it! Stop, Start, Succeed: Jacob Hicks on Time Management & Coaching with Guest Host Katherine Mayne

Jun 24, 2026 ·33m

481 From Waterfalls to SOPs: Building Better Utilities with Kalpna Solanki

Jun 19, 2026 ·68m

In case you missed it.... The Contrarian AI Takes Most People Won't Say Out Loud — with Dr. Sean Falconer, AI Entrepreneur in Residence, Confluent

Jun 17, 2026 ·45m

Similar Podcasts

The Brendan Ecker Influence Brendan Scott Ecker The Brendan Ecker Influence is hosted by Brendan Scott Ecker — a 27-year-old American entrepreneur, Michigan real estate agent, CEO of Gold Shark Media Ai, founder of PassRE USA, investor, law enforcement officer, former NCAA two-sport athlete, and author of Beyond the Beat and How I Made My Dorm My Office.Ecker went from a middle-class “Matrix” upbringing to building a fast-growing digital brand, scaling multiple businesses, and growing a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers. With a background in Criminology, law enforcement, and competitive athletics, he blends discipline, strategy, and mindset into everything he teaches.On this podcast, Brendan breaks down the real frameworks behind wealth, business, real estate, marketing, AI, geopolitics, mindset, and personal growth. He discusses the journey in growing his businesses, documenting the wins, failures, and the tactical steps that helped him escape Profit Powerhouse Glenn Poulos Glenn Poulos is the co-founder, Vice President, and General Manager of Gap Wireless Inc., a leading product and service distributor for the mobile broadband and wireless markets. With over three decades of experience in sales, he has spent thousands of hours in the field or on the phone with customers and working with salespeople to help create several very successful companies. He is now also the host of this podcast, Profit Powerhouse!Our 20 to 30-min podcast shares amazing founder stories who reveal the smartest strategies for scaling TODAY. 595Social John Wheeler Host John Wheeler talks about all things business. We talk about growing your business, how to craft your ads, marketing, scaling, entrepreneurship and much much more. If you want to learn how you can grow and scale your business, then listen up! All Systems Go! Marketing Automation and Systems Building with Chris L. Davis Chris L. Davis: Marketing Automation Expert Looking to go deeper with marketing automation? Join Chris L. Davis from Automation Bridge reveals strategies how to properly implement marketing automation to scale your business without exhausting yourself. Listen and learn proven principles, discovered by working in fast scaling marketing and technology startup environments, that will save you from making common mistakes and traps many entrepreneurs fall into. Since 2012, Chris has coached hundreds of small businesses and consulted with some of the most prominent tech startups affording him a comprehensive understanding of what automation looks like for all types of business models. That experience, coupled with his unique way of creating clarity out of complexity will make the listening experience enjoyable and topics easily consumable. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and when put to practice, your business will grow...automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Scaling Stateside?

This episode is 50 minutes long.

When was this Scaling Stateside episode published?

This episode was published on November 5, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Episode OverviewJoin hosts David Rose and Matt Oxley from USXP as they dive deep into the US expansion journey with Stephen Whitworth, CEO and co-founder of Incident.io. Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey from paper boy to running a...

Can I download this Scaling Stateside episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.