Scaling Across Borders: Mind the Gap

A fireside chat with Vinnie Lauria, Founding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures and co-author of Mind the Gap: Scaling Businesses Across Cultures.

Vinnie has backed 100+ startups across 15+ countries and spent over two decades helping founders navigate the cultural nuances that can make or break international expansion.

Drawing on insights from global founders, executives and investors across 30+ markets, he’ll unpack real-world lessons and provide practical advice on how trust is built in markets where relationships matter more than contracts.

This session is for you if you are:
🌎 Exploring or planning international expansion
🌎 Scaling globally or entering culturally distinct markets
🌎 Facing unexpected challenges overseas
🌎 Supporting founders as an advisor, investor or ecosystem leader

📅 Tuesday 26 May
🕠 5:30–7:30pm (networking to follow)
📍 Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub (418.127)