UGLY TALK: SCALING YOUR COMPANIES BEYOND BORDERS

Going global can look like a smart growth move. In reality, it becomes a people, payroll, and compliance mess fast. Talent is everywhere. So are local labor rules, tax exposure, worker classification risk, and teams stretched across time zones. Founders do not just need demand in a new market. They need a clean way to hire, pay, and manage people without building a legal maze or creating expensive mistakes. This room is about what actually breaks when companies build teams across borders, what gets messy faster than expected, and what needs to be true before global expansion becomes leverage instead of drag. 🎯 Why You Should Attend Hear what the hard part actually was. Not the polished expansion story. The real friction. The hiring misses. The market reads that were wrong. Find out if your business is actually ready. Get clear on the gaps in your model, your team, and your timing before you force an expansion that is not ready. Get in a room with founders comparing real notes. Meet builders, investors, and cross-border operators who know how different regions can change the whole playbook. 🙋 Who's Getting In This Room Tech founders in B2B, B2C, and marketplace companies hiring globally, testing offshore talent, or building distributed teams People, finance, and operations leaders responsible for payroll, compliance, hiring, and international team infrastructure Investors and operators with cross-border scars who know when global expansion creates leverage, and when it just adds complexity 🎤 Who's Taking the Stage 3 Builders who have actually taken companies from the U.S. into international markets. 💬 What We Do Not Sugarcoat How to hire internationally without opening the wrong entity too early. When EOR, contractors, or local entities actually make sense How founders misclassify workers and create expensive legal risk. What to get right before the penalties show up How global payroll gets messy fast. Different currencies, tax rules, pay cycles, and banking systems that do not play nicely How to build a distributed team without turning ops into a full-time headache. Contracts, onboarding, documentation, equipment, and ownership The cultural and management friction that shows up across borders. Communication gaps, time zone drag, and leadership habits that stop working The tax, compliance, and permanent establishment risks founders miss until it is costly. What breaks quietly first How to know if global hiring is actually a growth advantage. What to validate first so you do not confuse ambition with readiness 🤝 Who's Hosting It Announcing soon... 🤝 Who's Backing This The Yard - Private offices & coworking spaces for individuals and teams. GREY Journal – Media partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (featured on Apple News + Google News). ⭐ About Ugly Talk: Started in 2019, Ugly Talk has been transforming business setbacks into breakthrough “aha!” moments by hosting unfiltered, no-nonsense events where battle-tested entrepreneurs share their raw lessons and insights. With a growing presence in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami, we’ve built a vibrant community of thousands of founders and industry leaders making a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape. Official Website: UglyTalk.com 🗣📢 Important Notice for Ugly Talk Attendees Admission & Confirmation Attendance is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email along with a calendar invite. Invitations are non-transferable. Additional event details will be shared as the event approaches. Code of Conduct By attending, you agree to: Maintain respect and professionalism, adhering to all venue rules, policies, and applicable laws. Refrain from harassment, discrimination, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal or physical), intimidation, or inappropriate photography/recording. Report any violations to the event hosts immediately. Violations may result in immediate removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations. Liability & Risk Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. The event organizers, hosts, sponsors, and venue are not liable for personal injury, lost or stolen belongings, or any other damages incurred during the event. Media Consent By attending, you grant the event organizers and affiliated entities the right to capture, use, and distribute photos, videos, and audio recordings of you for promotional, marketing, and other lawful purposes, including digital and print media, advertising, and social media. You waive any right to inspect or approve the final materials and release all claims related to their use. Communications By registering, you agree to receive marketing and promotional communications from Ugly Talk and its co-hosts, partners, and sponsors. You may unsubscribe at any time. Agreement If you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, please refrain from attending the event. Official Event Page: [Link]