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GTM, Fundraising & Exit Strategies For US & European Consumer Brands
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| With Pedro Schmidt (Co-Founder/CEO, Ka-Ex), Giovanni Lepori (VP Global Retail Development, Rothy's), Ashley Marable (Dir., RTL AdAlliance), Stephen Feline (SVP, London & Partners), Jeff Hartlin (Paul Hastings). |
| Paul Hastings, 200 Park Ave, 8th Fl |
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Nov 20 (Thu) , 2025 @ 04:00 PM
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We're delighted to invite you to a very special event taking place on the 20th of November at Paul Hastings LLP, headquartered in New York City.
Expanding across the Atlantic is one of the biggest opportunities-and challenges-for growth-stage consumer companies. Whether you're a US brand preparing to launch in Europe in 2026 or a European company entering the US, this masterclass will provide valuable guidance to help you navigate the journey.
Join MFG, RTL AdAlliance, Paul Hastings LLP, & London & Partners for a practical discussion on how later-stage consumer brands can successfully set up, scale, & succeed across borders.
Stay with us for the afterparty: https://luma.com/y2r22f8c
Agenda
4:00 - 4:30 PM | Networking Reception
4:30 - 5:30 PM | Expert Panel Discussion
5:30 - 6:00 PM | Audience Q&A (via live questions/slides) & Closing Remarks
6:00 - 9:00 PM | After-Party - continue the conversation over drinks, food, & music
Who Should Attend
Founders & C-level execs of later-stage consumer brands (Series A+)
Investors & VCs exploring cross-border opportunities
Media & ecosystem partners supporting international brand growth
Panelists & Speakers
Stephen Feline - Senior Vice President, North America at London & Partners, leading efforts to support international companies scaling into London & connecting them with its global ecosystem.
Jeff Hartlin - Partner at Paul Hastings LLP, advising leading companies & investment firms on complex M&A, private equity, & growth-stage transactions across the US & Europe.
Ashley Marable - Senior Director at RTL AdAlliance, specializing in international media partnerships & brand growth strategies across TV, streaming, & digital platforms.
Pedro Schmidt - CEO & Co-Founder of Ka-Ex, driving the company's international expansion of its science-backed wellness & recovery products across Europe & the US.
Giovanni Lepori - Vice President, Global Retail Development at Rothy's, leading the brand's international retail strategy & expansion into new markets.
More About Panelists
Ka-Ex is a leading European wellness brand known for its scientifically developed recovery & hydration solutions, rapidly expanding across international markets.
Rothy's is a US-based sustainable lifestyle brand recognized globally for its stylish, circular fashion model - transforming recycled materials into signature footwear & accessories while scaling into new markets worldwide.
London & Partners is the business growth & destination agency for London. Backed by the Mayor of London, its mission is to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable, & inclusive. The organization supports international businesses, investors, & entrepreneurs looking to scale in London, & connects them with the capital's thriving ecosystem across technology, finance, media, & consumer sectors. Through its global network, sector expertise, & strong public-private partnerships, London & Partners helps high-potential companies succeed in one of the world's most dynamic & competitive business environments.
Paul Hastings - global law firm known for its high-level counsel to leading investment banks, corporations, & asset managers worldwide. With deep expertise in finance, M&A, private equity, & litigation, Paul Hastings is a trusted advisor to growth-stage & pre-IPO companies navigating complex capital markets. Operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, & the Middle East, the firm brings a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach - making them an ideal partner for brands scaling toward their next major milestone.
RTL AdAlliance, a premier advertising powerhouse, connects global brands to over 150 million European TV viewers daily through top-tier video content. MFG Founders benefit from access to RTL AdAlliance's regional & international experts, media inventory, market insights, competitive analysis, & guided workshops for crafting & implementing an effective media plan. As a subsidiary of Bertelsmann-owned RTL Group, RTL AdAlliance is part of the world's leading entertainment company across broadcast, streaming, content, & digital.
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