Building a Tech Startup for Scale: Tax, Talent, and Strategy Insights with James Peck

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James Peck leads Cooper Parry’s Tech and High Growth Tax Team, specializing in supporting venture and PE-backed businesses as they scale from Early Stage through various funding rounds and prepare for liquidity events.

Before joining Cooper Parry, he was at Grant Thornton, where he headed their Fast Growth Technology Tax Team.

Passionate about fostering growth and innovation, James has also mentored numerous tech companies through programs like Wayra and Microsoft Accelerator, helping them navigate the challenges of scaling operations, growing internationally, dealing with the pain points of working in a constantly changing environment, and supporting thousands of companies through fundraising and liquidity events.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Insights from James Peck on tech startups navigating tax complexities and international expansion.
Impact of UK tax changes on AI-driven tech enterprises and the potential need for overseas expansion.
Importance of creative, practical guides like Cooper Perry’s comic book for US market entry.
Strategic considerations for UK tech firms expanding into the US, including leadership and timing.
Analysis of forming Delaware corporations and the necessity of a “Delaware flip” for securing US investment.
Tax implications and alternative structures for cross-border tech companies aiming for smoother international growth.

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