Event Details

For many UK tech companies, the US offers an opportunity to access increased capital, commercial opportunities, and organisational rigour.  However, successfully competing with US companies in their home market requires a willingness to re-evaluate many aspects of a UK tech business.

Husayn Kassai is a technology founder who first built Onfido, an AI-powered identity verification company that scaled globally and was acquired in 2024 by Entrust. Launched while he was a 20-year-old graduate with an initial £12,000 cheque from Oxford University, Onfido went on to deliver Oxford’s largest student-led return. He is now the CEO and Founder of Ollo, building AI search and agents tailored to each business – connecting directly to company tools to deliver accurate, context-aware intelligence without heavy IT overhead. Husayn will be in conversation with GBx Advisory Board Member and Managing Partner of Wilson Sonsini London, Daniel Glazer.

The pair will discuss what it takes for a UK tech company to compete and win in the US and to meet the expectations of US investors, commercial partners, employees, and acquirers.

With thanks to our partners: Silicon Valley Bank and WSGR.