US Market Entry Strategy
Develop a practical go-to-market plan for entering, establishing, or scaling in the US, including ideal customer profile, positioning, messaging, sales approach, and commercial execution.
Build a stronger path into the US market with practical business development consulting from HaGesher Group. We help Israeli startups and growth-stage companies clarify positioning, refine go-to-market strategy, recruit culturally aligned talent, and strengthen commercial execution. With insight into Israeli and American business practices, our team helps founders turn ambitious expansion plans into focused, actionable growth initiatives.
Strategic consulting, recruitment, executive search, and go-to-market support for companies building commercial momentum in the US.
Develop a practical go-to-market plan for entering, establishing, or scaling in the US, including ideal customer profile, positioning, messaging, sales approach, and commercial execution.
Identify and place senior sales, marketing, and client success leaders through candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, structured evaluation, and strategic talent acquisition support.
Source, vet, and place talent for Israeli startups expanding into the US, helping founders build teams across leadership, sales, marketing, and client success functions.
Support US small-to-medium businesses in manufacturing, distribution, hardware, and healthcare with candidate sourcing, vetting, placement, and team-building guidance.
Align growth plans with talent, processes, metrics, customer needs, narrative strategy, and product-market fit considerations for stronger US commercial execution.
Bridge Israeli and American business cultures by helping founders and teams navigate communication styles, expectations, hiring decisions, and customer-facing growth activities.
HaGesher Group helps Israeli companies make informed commercial and talent decisions as they enter or scale in the US market. Our consulting combines go-to-market strategy, business development, executive search, recruitment, coaching, and narrative support. By connecting market positioning with culturally aligned hiring and practical execution, we help leadership teams reduce hiring risk, improve alignment, and build a more repeatable path to US traction.
Explore how strategic hiring and go-to-market support can help companies pursue stronger US market traction.
"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."
"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."
"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."
"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."
"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."
"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."
"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."
"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."
"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."
"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."
"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."
"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."
Our approach connects strategic advice with the people and execution needed to grow in America.
Bridge Israeli and American business cultures, communication styles, expectations, and hiring priorities with greater clarity.
Combine recruitment, executive search, storytelling, coaching, advisory, and go-to-market guidance through one strategic partner.
Access insight across AI, software, semiconductor, defense, medical devices, and broader commercial functions.
Evaluate candidates for functional competency and cultural alignment with Israeli teams operating in the US market.
Experienced founders helping Israeli companies hire and grow in America.
Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder; SHRM-CP
Ben Gross is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of HaGesher Group, bringing a proven track record as a seasoned headhunter specializing in identifying top-tier global talent for startups. He holds a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential, reflecting his deep expertise in human resources and talent strategy. Ben focuses on helping Israeli companies successfully hire and go to market in the United States, guiding founders through the complexities of cross-border recruitment. His approach combines rigorous candidate screening with a keen understanding of cultural alignment between Israeli teams and American hires. Based in New York, Ben leverages his network across AI, software, semiconductor, defense, and medical device industries to connect clients with exceptional leadership and go-to-market talent, ensuring every placement supports long-term business growth.
Co-Founder; Go-to-Market Expert
Francesca Gross is a co-founder of HaGesher Group and a visionary go-to-market expert dedicated to helping startups translate their technology into memorable, compelling stories. She specializes in narrative strategy, business development, and product-market fit analysis for Israeli companies entering the American market. Francesca's expertise was recently showcased when she moderated the 'From Pilot to Revenue' panel at Atlanta AI Week, discussing how startups can convert AI pilots into sustainable revenue. She works closely with founders and executives to align growth plans with talent acquisition, operational processes, and measurable metrics. Passionate about bridging cultural and communication gaps between Israeli and American business practices, Francesca is committed to empowering her clients with the strategic insight and storytelling tools needed to succeed in a competitive U.S. market.
Business development consultants help companies identify growth opportunities and turn them into practical commercial plans. HaGesher Group supports US market entry and expansion through ideal customer profile work, positioning, messaging, sales strategy, business development guidance, talent planning, and go-to-market execution. The work can also connect strategic priorities with recruitment, executive search, storytelling, and product-market fit analysis.
Speak with HaGesher Group about your expansion, hiring, or go-to-market priorities.
Ben Gross holds this credential.
Spoke at a 2024 event about recruitment and global expansion.
Francesca Gross moderated an Atlanta AI Week panel in 2026.
Share your expansion goals and learn how HaGesher Group can support your strategy, hiring, and commercial execution.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.