Strategic Partnership and US Market Entry Consulting

HaGesher Group helps Israeli companies enter and grow in the U.S. through strategic partnership, go-to-market, recruitment, and talent advisory support. From clarifying market positioning to building culturally aligned American teams, we help founders and leadership teams reduce hiring risk, improve communication, and turn ambitious expansion plans into practical commercial execution across the American market.

Consultants discussing a U.S. market entry strategy with startup founders

Our Strategic Partnership Services

Integrated consulting, recruitment, and go-to-market support for Israeli companies entering or scaling in the U.S. market.

Go-To-Market Strategy

Clarify your ideal customer profile, positioning, messaging, sales approach, and commercial priorities with a practical strategy for gaining traction in the U.S. market.

Executive Search

Identify and place leadership talent across sales, marketing, client success, and other critical functions through candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, and strategic talent acquisition.

Startup Recruitment

Support Israeli startups expanding to America with candidate sourcing, vetting, placement, and culturally informed recruitment guidance for building effective U.S. teams.

Team Building

Build high-performing teams aligned with your company’s goals through structured interviews, profile calibration, competency assessment, and attention to cultural fit.

Strategic Partnerships

Align growth plans, talent needs, processes, and metrics so founders and U.S. operators can pursue expansion with clearer priorities and stronger execution.

Narrative Strategy

Translate complex technology and business value into compelling stories that support customer communication, business development, and U.S. commercial growth.

Cross-Border Strategy

Build a Stronger Path Into America

Entering the U.S. requires more than a market plan. HaGesher Group connects go-to-market strategy with the people, messaging, and execution needed to build traction. We help Israeli founders define commercial priorities, communicate value clearly, and recruit American talent with both functional competency and cultural alignment in mind. The result is a more coordinated approach to U.S. expansion, from first planning through ongoing growth.

Business advisors reviewing a U.S. expansion plan with technology company leaders
Trusted Growth Support

Expansion in Action

Explore how strategic hiring, clear storytelling, and focused go-to-market guidance support cross-border growth.

"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..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"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...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"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."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"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..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit

"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..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"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...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"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."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"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..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit

"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..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"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...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"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."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"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..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
The HaGesher Group Difference

Why Choose HaGesher Group?

A culturally fluent partner for Israeli companies hiring and going to market in America.

Cultural Fluency

Bridge Israeli and American business cultures, communication styles, expectations, and hiring priorities with greater clarity.

Integrated Support

Combine recruitment, executive search, storytelling, coaching, advisory, and go-to-market expertise through one strategic partner.

Targeted Expertise

Access a network spanning AI, software, semiconductor, defense, medical devices, and broader go-to-market functions.

Structured Evaluation

Use discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation to reduce hiring risk.

Meet The HaGesher Group Team

Experienced advisors bridging Israeli companies and American growth opportunities.

Portrait of Ben Gross, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of HaGesher Group

Ben Gross

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.

Portrait of Francesca Gross, Co-Founder and Go-to-Market Expert at HaGesher Group

Francesca Gross

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does strategic partnership and U.S. market entry consulting include?

The service can combine go-to-market strategy, executive search, recruitment, team building, business development, coaching, advisory, product-market fit analysis, and narrative strategy. HaGesher Group helps leadership teams clarify their ideal customer profile, positioning, messaging, sales approach, talent needs, processes, and commercial priorities for entering or scaling in the U.S. market.

How does HaGesher Group help Israeli companies enter the U.S. market?

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Ready to Plan Your U.S. Expansion?

Talk with HaGesher Group about your market, talent, and growth priorities.

Recognized Credentials

Awards and Recognition

SHRM Certified Professional credential held by Ben Gross

SHRM Certified Professional

Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.

HaGesher Group recognition for speaking at a Pitango event

Pitango Event Speaker

HaGesher Group spoke at a 2024 event about recruitment and global expansion.

Francesca Gross moderating an Atlanta AI Week panel

Atlanta AI Week Panel

Francesca Gross moderated the “From Pilot to Revenue” panel in 2026.

Let’s Discuss Your U.S. Growth Plans

Share your expansion goals and challenges so HaGesher Group can identify the right strategic, recruitment, or go-to-market support.

Contact Us Today

You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.