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Startup Life

Global growth in the age of AI: Balancing speed, risk and opportunity

Tue 21 Apr 2026 / 12:00 - 13:00 (BST), 13:00 - 14:00 (CEST)

About the event

Expanding internationally is one of the most exciting and challenging milestones for any startup. Entering new markets brings opportunities for growth, access to new customers and the chance to establish a global brand, but it also introduces complexity with different regulations, customer expectations and operational demands. The most successful companies are approaching expansion strategically, using AI to automate processes, streamline decision-making and gain insights into unfamiliar markets. How are startups balancing speed and ambition with the structures needed to grow internationally? And what new technologies are genuinely enabling smarter, safer and more scalable expansion?

Date & Venue

Tue 21 Apr 2026 / 12:00 (BST), 13:00 (CEST)

Virtual (Zoom call)

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We'll be discussing

  1. Speed vs structure: how can startups scale internationally without overextending?
  2. Entering new markets: what do founders consistently underestimate?
  3. AI as an expansion engine: how can startups leverage AI to grow safely and at scale?
  4. What operating models enable sustainable growth?