GTM Strategy Consulting
Clarify your ideal customer profile, positioning, messaging, market strategy, sales approach, and commercial execution for entering or scaling in the United States.
Enter and grow in the American market with practical go-to-market guidance from HaGesher Group. We help Israeli startups clarify their ideal customer profile, positioning, messaging, sales approach, and commercial execution while aligning talent, processes, and growth plans for sustainable U.S. traction.
Strategic consulting and talent solutions help startups establish U.S. operations, build teams, and create repeatable commercial momentum.
Clarify your ideal customer profile, positioning, messaging, market strategy, sales approach, and commercial execution for entering or scaling in the United States.
Source, vet, and place sales, marketing, client success, and leadership talent for Israeli startups building their American operations and go-to-market capabilities.
Identify and place high-impact executives while using candidate profiling, structured recruitment, and strategic talent acquisition guidance to support startup growth.
HaGesher Group helps Israeli startups turn ambitious American expansion goals into a practical commercial plan. Our guidance connects customer understanding, positioning, narrative strategy, sales execution, and talent needs so founders can make informed decisions across markets. With experience bridging Israeli and U.S. business cultures, we support clearer communication, stronger alignment, and more focused go-to-market execution.
See how strategic recruitment and go-to-market guidance can support ambitious cross-border startup expansion.
"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..."
A culturally fluent partner for Israeli companies hiring and going to market in America.
Bridge Israeli and American business cultures, communication styles, expectations, and workplace alignment with greater confidence.
Combine recruitment, executive search, storytelling, coaching, advisory, and go-to-market support through one strategic partner.
Access networks spanning AI, software, semiconductor, defense, medical devices, and broader U.S. commercial functions.
Use discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation to reduce hiring risk.
Experienced leaders connecting Israeli innovation with American growth opportunities.
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.
Startup consultants help founders make informed decisions around strategy, customers, positioning, sales, hiring, and commercial execution. For U.S. market entry, HaGesher Group helps Israeli startups clarify their ideal customer profile, messaging, market approach, go-to-market talent needs, and operating priorities. The goal is to turn expansion objectives into a practical plan that supports traction and stronger alignment between founders, teams, and customers.
Talk with HaGesher Group about your market entry and growth priorities.
HaGesher Group connects Israeli companies with U.S. market entry, recruitment, and go-to-market support.
United States
Primary Market
Israel
International Reach
New York, Miami, Tel Aviv
Locations
Connect with a team that understands Israeli and American business environments.
Ben Gross holds the SHRM-CP credential.
Spoke about recruitment and global expansion in 2024.
Francesca Gross moderated the panel in 2026.
Share your market entry, hiring, or go-to-market priorities and connect with HaGesher Group.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.