We’re Going International: How U.S. Companies Can Unlock Global Opportunities with Strategic Partnerships
Jul 16, 2025
Most U.S. firms are missing out on global growth because international expansion seems complex—with foreign regulations, business customs, and operations to navigate. In this Autonomy Global article, Eno Umoh explains how U.S. companies can accelerate global scale by partnering strategically abroad—leveraging local distributors, joint ventures, and government-backed tools like the U.S. Commercial Service’s Gold Key—to overcome barriers and unlock markets fast.
Excerpt:
“Expanding internationally is one of the fastest ways to scale. But most U.S. companies don’t do it. Why? Because global expansion sounds complicated. Different laws, different business cultures, different ways of doing things—it can be overwhelming.
But here’s the truth: if you only focus on the U.S. market, you could be leaving money on the table. International markets are hungry for autonomous technologies. The companies that figure out how to move first will have a major advantage. The key to success can be found in strategic partnerships, to align with the right players on the ground so you’re not doing it alone.”