Fireside Chat with Golden Gate Ventures: What Founders Get Wrong About Global Expansion

Thinking about expanding your startup internationally? Hear directly from one of Asia’s leading venture capitalists on what founders often get wrong when entering new markets, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

Delivered by Perth Landing Pad, powered by Spacecubed, this intimate lunchtime fireside chat features Vinnie Lauria, Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, sharing lessons from building and investing across Silicon Valley, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and beyond.

As an entrepreneur-turned-investor, Vinnie has backed more than 100 startups across 15+ countries through Golden Gate Ventures, including early investments in companies such as Stripe, AngelList and GoJek. 

💡 This session will explore:
• What founders underestimate when expanding internationally
• Common mistakes startups make when entering new markets
• How investor expectations differ across regions
• Lessons from scaling companies across Asia and beyond
• What founders should think about before raising internationally

Whether you're actively scaling globally, exploring international markets, or simply curious about how startup ecosystems operate around the world, this is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand insights from a globally experienced investor and operator.

Light lunch will be provided.

About Vinnie Lauria:
Vinnie Lauria is a Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, one of Southeast Asia’s leading venture capital firms. A Kauffman Fellow and former entrepreneur, Vinnie has become known for helping bridge startup ecosystems between Silicon Valley and Asia. He is also a guest lecturer at the National University of Singapore and was ranked by Founder Institute as one of Asia’s top startup mentors. See more here. 

Interested attendees can purchase Vinnie’s book directly via Wiley here using the exclusive discount code, MTG25 for 25% off, valid until 31 July, 2026.

This event is delivered by Perth Landing Pad, powered by Spacecubed and supported by the City of Perth, acting as an international soft-landing program supporting global startups and scaleups entering the Australian market. Learn more about the program here.