Grow Your B2B SaaS

S5E11 - Secrets to Going Global: How Startups Can Succeed Internationally With Gilles Bertaux


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In this insightful episode, Joran engages with Gilles Bertaux on the Grow Your B2B SaaS Podcast, the co-founder of Livestorm, a platform designed for organizing and hosting engaging webinars. Founded in 2016, Livestorm has successfully gone global, boasting over 5,000 clients worldwide. Gilles shares valuable lessons from Livestorm’s journey, offering a wealth of knowledge for startups looking to expand internationally. The conversation covers essential strategies and insights for businesses considering a global reach and the challenges that come with it.

Key Timestamps

  • (0:00) - Introduction and Hiring Strategies

  • (1:06) - Episode Overview and Guest Introduction

  • (1:39) - Definition of Going Global

  • (2:33) - Considerations Before Going Global

  • (4:03) - Language Barriers and Localization

  • (5:28) - Initial Global Strategy for Livestorm

  • (6:25) - Common Pitfalls in International Expansion

  • (7:55) - Cultural Specificities in Going Global

  • (8:16) - Expansion Strategies for European Companies

  • (9:34) - Internal Operations and Hiring for Global Growth

  • (10:56) - Balancing Global and Local Focus

  • (12:01) - Challenges in Enterprise Sales and Global Focus

  • (12:14) - Strategies for Entering New Markets

  • (14:33) - Leveraging Data to Identify Market Opportunities

  • (16:03) - Hiring Strategies for Global Markets

  • (17:03) - Challenges in the US Market

  • (17:41) - Best Practices for International Expansion

  • (19:31) - Importance of Pricing Models and Currency

  • (21:16) - Building a Team for Global Growth

  • (23:06) - Challenges and Inequalities in Global Hiring

  • (24:33) - Picking Your Battles in Global Expansion

  • (25:13) - Focus and Marketing Message

  • (26:25) - Steps for Entering a New Region

  • (28:42) - Importance of Cultural Understanding

  • (30:50) - Future Trends in International Expansion

  • (33:13) - Advice for Startups Achieving 10k MRR

  • (35:20) - Advice for Startups Growing to 10 Million ARR

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