About Us
Our Story
Cross Border BizDev was born from a simple observation: small and mid-sized businesses with fantastic products and services often struggle to replicate their domestic success internationally.
Our founder witnessed this pattern repeatedly during his 15-year career in international trade and business development. Working with companies across three continents, he saw brilliant businesses falter in new markets – not because their offerings weren’t valuable, but because they approached international expansion with domestic mindsets.
In 2018, he assembled a team of cross-border specialists who shared her passion for helping growth-stage companies navigate global expansion. Today, Cross Border BizDev serves clients across 14 countries, turning market complexities into strategic advantages.
Our Approach
We believe successful international growth requires more than just market research or cultural training—it demands a comprehensive system that connects strategy, execution, and adaptation.
Precision over Prescription
No two businesses face identical international challenges. We reject the template-driven consulting model in favor of meticulously tailored strategies that account for your specific resources, goals, and market conditions.
Cultural Intelligence as Strategy
We see cultural differences not as obstacles to overcome but as strategic opportunities to differentiate. Our methodology integrates cultural intelligence into every business function from product development to customer service.
Building Self-Sufficiency
Our goal isn’t to create dependency but to develop your team’s capabilities. We design our engagements to transfer knowledge and build your internal capacity for sustained international success.
Our Team
Cross Border BizDev brings together specialists with direct operational experience in markets across Europe, Asia, North America, and Latin America. Our team includes:
- Former international sales directors who’ve exceeded growth targets in challenging markets
- Market entry strategists who’ve launched brands across multiple continents
- Cross-cultural business negotiators who’ve secured eight-figure deals in diverse business environments
- International partnership managers who’ve built global distribution networks
What unites us is a shared commitment to bringing world-class international business development expertise to growing companies – providing the strategic guidance typically reserved for multinational corporations.
Our Expertise
We specialize in five critical dimensions of international business development:
Market Selection & Prioritization
Data-driven approaches to identifying your highest-potential international markets based on opportunity size, competitive landscape, and organizational readiness.
Entry Strategy Development
Custom roadmaps for market entry that balance speed, investment requirements, and risk management appropriate to your growth stage.
Cross-Border Partnership Architecture
Strategic design and implementation of international distribution, licensing, and alliance relationships that amplify your market presence.
Global Revenue Acceleration
Systematic approaches to scaling international sales once initial market traction has been established.
Cross-Cultural Business Integration
Practical application of cultural intelligence to enhance team performance, customer relationships, and partnership effectiveness.
Connect With Us
Ready to discuss your international growth ambitions? Contact us to schedule a no-obligation Growth Strategy Session where we’ll explore your current challenges and opportunities.
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