Enter the U.S. Like a Local.

A credible U.S. presence. Your own local representative.Warm introductions that move business forward.

Founder-led market entry for international companies.

Founder Experience Recognized By:

The problem

The U.S. Is Not One Market. Where You Start Matters.

A good product is only the beginning. Success depends on where you start, how well you localize, and whether U.S. buyers trust you.

  1. The U.S. is made up of state, regional, industry, and buyer markets. Entering all of them at once spreads your time and budget too thin. Win one market first.

  2. What works at home may not work here. Your offer, pricing, message, user experience, proof, and sales process must match how U.S. customers buy.

    43% of recent startup failures studied involved poor product-market fit.*

  3. Being international may attract attention, but trust is what moves business forward. U.S. buyers want a credible local presence, trusted introductions, proof, and consistent follow-up before they commit to a pilot or contract.

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*CB Insights, analysis of 431 VC-backed companies that shut down since 2023.

Land Softly. Grow Confidently.

Build a credible U.S. presence before you hire a full local team.

Your VisionariesNV representative helps you test the market, meet qualified buyers and partners, and move promising conversations toward pilots, first contracts, and U.S. revenue.

From local presence to pilots, first contracts, and U.S. revenue.

  • Members and guests in conversation at a crowded VisionariesNV networking reception
  • A panel discussion on stage at a European business congress, the speakers carried on a screen above
  • A speaker addressing the room with a handheld microphone at an evening event
  • Three people talking beside a presentation screen during a break between sessions
  • Two people in conversation across a table at an exhibition stand on a trade show floor

The offer

What You Get

One membership gives you a credible U.S. presence, your own local representative, trusted business access, and ongoing support.

It helps you act in the U.S. market, not only learn about it.

  • Your U.S. Presence

    Get a U.S. business address and local visibility. Build trust with customers, partners, institutions, and investors before you open a full office.

  • Your U.S. Representative

    Your local representative acts on your behalf, attends events, follows up with contacts, and keeps your company active in the U.S. ecosystem.

  • Trusted Access and Introductions

    Meet customers, partners, distributors, investors, service providers, and decision-makers through warm introductions and trusted relationships.

  • Ongoing Founder-Led Support

    Get practical support to test your offer, prepare for meetings, develop opportunities, and grow your U.S. activity at the right pace.

Real people. Real access. Real business opportunities.

Proof

Trusted by Founders. Recognized by Leaders.

Real member outcomes and official recognition at the city, state, and federal levels.

How it works

From First Step to Real U.S. Business Activity

VisionariesNV gives you a clear path from early market exploration to a credible, active U.S. presence.

  1. Establish Your U.S. Presence

    Build credibility with a U.S. address, local visibility, and a representative who keeps your company active in the market.

  2. Validate the Market

    Test your offer, pricing, messaging, and customer fit before committing to a full U.S. operation.

  3. Turn Conversations Into Business

    Meet qualified buyers and partners, follow up locally, and move the right conversations toward pilots, first contracts, and repeatable U.S. sales.

The platform

One Platform. Your U.S. Ecosystem, Organized.

One place to find the people, market intelligence, events, funding, and business opportunities relevant to your U.S. growth and a local representative who helps you act on them.

  • Members of the VisionariesNV network meeting in person

    Faster Access to the Right People

    Connect with your local representative, founders, investors, service providers, institutions, business organizations, and ecosystem partners.

  • Market research and sector reports

    Market Intelligence That Matters

    Access relevant market research, sector insights, ecosystem news, funding updates, and local business developments.

  • Events, meetups and delegations

    Events and Opportunities in One Place

    Find business events, webinars, delegations, grants, accelerators, procurement programs, and investor opportunities.

  • Business conversations turning into activity

    From Information to Action

    Use your local representative and founder community to turn insights into introductions, meetings, pilots, partnerships, and sales conversations.

One platform. One connected ecosystem. More ways to create real U.S. business.

Why Nevada

Start in Nevada.Build Across America.

Nevada combines West Coast access, a lower-cost base, global connectivity, and investment across growing industries.

West Coast Access. Without West Coast Costs.
  • San Francisco166.8
  • Los Angeles149.4
  • Las Vegas98.5

U.S. average = 100

Las Vegas remains near the U.S. average while staying close to California and major Western markets.

Source: C2ER Cost of Living Index

A Global Business Meeting Point

  • ≈22,000

    Meetings, conventions, and trade shows annually

  • 6.0M

    Convention delegates in 2025

  • 170+

    Direct air markets

  • 55M

    Airport passengers in 2025

Meet buyers, partners, investors, and industry leaders in one of America’s most connected meeting destinations.

Nevada by the Numbers

  • $350M

    Private AI infrastructure investment

    TensorWave Series B

  • $113M

    Small-business capital programs

    Nevada SSBCI

  • $2.26B

    Critical-materials project financing

    Thacker Pass

  • $180M

    First-year Rural Health Transformation

    Federal FY2026 award

  • NO

    State corporate income tax*

  • NO

    State personal income tax*

*Other state and local taxes may apply. Tax treatment depends on company structure and activity.

Members & Ecosystem

Companies Building in the U.S.Connected to the People Who Make It Possible.

Our members are winning their first U.S. customers, securing investment, and building local operations supported by relationships across business, government, investment, education, and innovation.

Member companies

Ecosystem connections

Dr Rafael H. Kartaszynski beside an illustration of routes converging on the United States

Why we exist

From Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur

The goal is not just to open a company in America. The goal is to build a real U.S. business.

I know because I made this journey myself.

That is why I created VisionariesNV. We become your local team in Nevada. We help you test your offer, build trust, and move from introductions to pilot projects, first contracts, and U.S. revenue.

Start small. Lower the risk. Build a strong foundation. Then grow across the United States.

You do not have to build it alone.

Dr Rafael H. Kartaszynski, MBAFounder, VisionariesNV
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From Our LinkedIn

Updates, events and conversations from the VisionariesNV community.

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Insight

Blog

Practical writing on entering and growing in the U.S. market.

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The people

Your Team on the Ground

The people you work with directly. Local, reachable, and accountable for follow-through.

  • Dr Rafael H. Kartaszynski, MBA

    Dr Rafael H. Kartaszynski, MBA

    Founder & Market Entry Strategist

    LinkedIn
  • Jen Bambao

    Jen Bambao

    Business Development & Partnerships Lead

    LinkedIn
  • Paulina Karlinska

    Paulina Karlinska

    Community Manager

    LinkedIn
  • Conny Kubheka

    Conny Kubheka

    Host & Member Engagement Lead

    LinkedIn

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VisionariesNV and how does it help international companies enter the U.S.?

VisionariesNV is a founder-led U.S. market-entry platform for international founders, startups, scaleups, and established companies. It combines a credible U.S. presence, local representation, trusted introductions, market validation, and practical business development support.

Can an international company test the U.S. market without forming a U.S. entity or relocating?

Yes. International companies can join VisionariesNV and begin market validation before forming a U.S. entity or relocating.

Legal, tax, employment, and immigration requirements depend on the company’s planned activities and should be confirmed with qualified professionals.

What does a local U.S. representative do for an international company?

A VisionariesNV local representative works around your company’s agreed priorities. They can attend relevant events, build relationships, follow up with contacts, gather market feedback, and help move qualified conversations toward pilots, customers, partnerships, or investment discussions.

How does VisionariesNV help companies find their first U.S. customers?

VisionariesNV helps companies define target buyers, adapt their offer and messaging, obtain relevant introductions, prepare for meetings, and follow up.

The goal is to turn qualified conversations into pilot projects, first contracts, and repeatable U.S. sales. Specific results cannot be guaranteed.

Can VisionariesNV introduce international founders to U.S. investors?

Yes, when the company is ready and there is a clear fit. VisionariesNV can help founders prepare, identify relevant investors, and make warm introductions where possible. Investment decisions always remain with the investor.

Why is Nevada a practical starting point for U.S. market entry?

Nevada provides a focused U.S. base, access to a connected business ecosystem, and proximity to major Western markets. Companies can use Nevada to build credibility, validate their offer, and develop their first U.S. relationships before expanding into other states.

How is VisionariesNV different from a virtual office or market-entry consultant?

A virtual office mainly provides an address. A consultant may provide research or a strategy.

VisionariesNV combines a credible local presence, a representative who works with your company, trusted ecosystem access, and ongoing execution focused on measurable U.S. business activity.

How do international companies get started with VisionariesNV?

Start by applying to join or scheduling a conversation with the VisionariesNV team. We review your company, U.S. objectives, current readiness, and market-entry needs, then recommend an appropriate scope of support and next steps.

Ready to Build Real Business in the U.S.?

Start with a credible U.S. presence, your own local representative, and trusted access to the right people.

Test your offer, meet buyers, and move toward pilot projects, first contracts, and U.S. sales.

Members of the VisionariesNV community and team together at an event hosted in a U.S. innovation and small-business centre