Conquering the chasm: 10 imperatives for Australian startups scaling to the US

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This article lays out ten priorities for Australian startups that want to scale into the US market. It argues that US investors now favor AI-first products, strong data defensibility, capital efficiency, and clear paths to profitability. It also stresses vertical specialization, outcome-based pricing, regulatory readiness, strong customer retention, and a permanent US presence. The piece frames US expansion as a demanding but still highly attractive opportunity for software scale-ups that can execute with discipline.

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