Online Event

Launching a U.S. Company: Insights & Pitfalls to Avoid with Mark Milastsivy

Starting a U.S. Business: Dos and Don'ts with Mark Milastsivy

Date
Aug 15, 2024
Time
09:00 am - 10:30 am
Address
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Launching a startup in the U.S. involves unique challenges and opportunities. At this live online event, you'll hear from Mark, founder of Firstbase, who will share his journey, including experiences from the renowned Y Combinator accelerator. Attendees will learn budget-friendly traction strategies, common misconceptions about setting up a U.S. corporation, and essential legal, tax, and compliance considerations. The session will conclude with an extended Q&A to address your questions. If you're an entrepreneur looking to establish or expand your presence in the U.S., don't miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from an industry leader.
Keynote Speaker:

Mark Milastsivy - Founder & CEO at Firstbase.io: Mark is the founder and CEO of Firstbase, a company that simplifies setting up and managing U.S. businesses for global entrepreneurs. Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, Mark launched Firstbase to streamline starting a business in the United States. His expertise includes developing budget-friendly traction strategies, enabling startups to achieve significant growth with limited resources.

 What You'll Learn:

  • Effective Strategies for Traction on a Budget
  • Navigating Legal, Tax, and Compliance Challenges 
  • Common misconceptions entrepreneurs have about setting up a U.S. Corporation

Firstbase  is building an all-in-one Company OS to redefine how founders worldwide launch, manage, and grow their businesses. Since completing Y Combinator in 2021, they have helped over 35,000 founders from 175+ countries start and grow their companies in the U.S. Firstbase’s flagship product, Firstbase Start, reduces the time, cost, and complexity of setting up and managing a U.S. corporate entity. Beyond incorporation, Firstbase supports startups with Registered Agent services, Mailroom, Tax Compliance, Accounting, Growth, and immigration tools.

As the Founder Institute’s Preferred Incorporation Partner, Firstbase is helping to significantly simplify the incorporation and compliance processes for thousands of entrepreneurs across the global FI Network. See more Online Startup Events, or for more information about the investors, incubators, and accelerators in Toronto, see our list of Startup Resources.

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