NYC-First. U.S. Commercial Growth.
U.S. commercial expertise for international companies — combining market intelligence, partnership and business development strategy, and event activation to build real commercial traction across the U.S. market.
International companies expanding into the US face a recurring dilemma: NYC is where deals happen and traction builds, but showing up with credibility requires more than a booth and a badge.
You need local professionals with genuine expertise, authentic networks, and the gravitas to guide how you represent your brand at the highest level. You need consistent ground presence in the right market segments and communities.
Airfare, hotels, and lost productivity add up fast — and one visit rarely moves the needle.
Without consistent ground presence, you miss events, group invites, and real-time opportunities.
NYC operates on nuance, relationships, and cultural awareness that takes years to develop.
The best events, dinners, and communities are hidden from outsiders — unless you know where to look.
Who We Serve
International SaaS, AI, and technology companies — typically $5M–$50M+ ARR — entering the US, building their first commercial team, or looking to accelerate U.S. revenue.
Consumer brands, creators, and media agencies looking to establish a credible foothold in the US market.
From high-growth scaleups building their first US commercial motion to midmarket and enterprise organizations expanding partnerships and market presence.
Mission-driven organizations seeking partnerships, donors, and community presence in NYC and across the US.
Companies launching a new product, entering a new vertical, or testing a new market segment in the US — needing validated strategy, the right relationships, and real market feedback fast.
Private equity firms and portfolio companies evaluating or accelerating US commercial growth — from pre-investment market assessment to post-acquisition value creation.
Market Strategy
The most common mistake international companies make when entering the US is committing capital before they have evidence. A US office, a local hire, or a full sales motion represents significant investment — and the market rarely behaves the way it did in the research report.
Event strategy changes the equation. Done right, it is the most efficient path to real-world market intelligence. You are in the room with actual buyers, competitors, and decision-makers — learning what resonates, who the right people are, and how your product or service lands in live conversation. Not from a slide deck, but from direct market feedback at the highest level.
For companies entering through New York City, this becomes a structured data-gathering exercise alongside business development. Every event is an opportunity to test your positioning, validate genuine demand, and build the relationships that will accelerate your expansion — all while collecting the evidence needed to make your next strategic decision with confidence.
New Yorkers love to network — but only some can read between the conversational lines.
If you have portfolio companies considering US expansion, Envoy NYC removes the guesswork before capital is deployed. We conduct on-the-ground market validation in New York City — engaging real buyers, partners, and industry players — then deliver a structured market report with the evidence needed to make confident allocation decisions. From there, we work alongside you and the company to build a US GTM strategy and a concrete 6–12 month launch plan, grounded in real market intelligence rather than assumptions.
Who Represents You
We combine senior U.S. commercial strategy with on-the-ground market activation — setting your event strategy, building the right relationships, and driving the commercial outcomes that matter most to your business.
Envoy NYC is not an events company, a staffing agency, or a traditional consultancy. We deploy outstanding business professionals — operators, advisors, and executives already embedded in the NYC ecosystem — who know the right rooms, the right people, and how to convert presence into traction. Staffing your team with the right professionals at the right events is one of our most distinctive and effective tools for building cultural fluency and commercial momentum in the US market.
You send people to a major conference, but three sessions worth attending run concurrently. Or a key networking dinner falls on the wrong week and you can't be there. An Envoy representative joins your team or attends in your place — briefed on your goals, your pitch, and the specific people you need to connect with. They cover what you can't, hold substantive conversations, and follow up with a detailed debrief.
You're building your U.S. event calendar but don't know which rooms actually convert in your industry. We identify the high-value opportunities, help you skip the crowded trade shows that rarely produce ROI, and design a calendar around the specific goals that matter most — leads, partners, investors, or market intelligence.
You have presence — a team, events attended, maybe a few early customers — but the commercial momentum isn't building the way it should. We assess the full picture: positioning, partnerships, pipeline, relationships, team structure. Then we build a prioritized action plan and help you execute it.
You have partnerships on paper that aren't generating meaningful commercial value. The relationships exist; the co-selling, referrals, and joint activity don't. We identify what's broken, reset the dynamic, and build a concrete path toward partnerships that actually move revenue.
Building a U.S. business requires senior commercial judgment — but a full-time U.S. hire is expensive, hard to find, and a long-term commitment you're not yet ready to make. Envoy acts as a fractional extension of your leadership team: U.S. strategy, executive networking, pipeline guidance, and market intelligence — at the level you need, without the overhead.
Most engagements begin with a single conversation.
Our Services
Six structured ways to build U.S. commercial traction — from market assessment and fractional advisory to on-the-ground activation and partnership development.
Why aren't we getting more traction in the U.S.? A focused assessment of your commercial position.
For companies ready to turn U.S. strategy into action. We build and activate:
Senior U.S. commercial expertise without the full-time hire. Ongoing support includes:
For executives navigating a new market or ecosystem. Deliverables include:
For companies not getting commercial value from their partnerships. We help with:
For PE firms and portfolio companies accelerating U.S. growth. We assess:
Tell us your goals and we'll match the right service combination.
About Envoy NYC
A partner in the U.S. who understands your culture, too.
Our Story
Envoy NYC helps international companies turn U.S. expansion into commercial traction — combining market strategy, executive relationships, and on-the-ground activation to move companies from presence to revenue. Our work has contributed to building U.S. markets from the ground up, including growing a U.S. business from $0 to $50M ARR.
We sit at the intersection of commercial advisory, partnership development, and market activation — deploying experienced professionals with executive presence, deep NYC networks, and the cultural fluency to navigate the US market on your behalf.
We believe US event strategy is the most powerful activation lever available to international companies entering the market — creating a direct path to real buyers, genuine partners, and market intelligence that no research report can replicate. It is the foundation of every engagement we run.
The Founder
Madison Simon founded Envoy NYC to solve a problem she observed repeatedly: international companies showing up in New York with strong products and real ambition, but missing the local knowledge, relationships, and strategic nuance to convert that ambition into traction.
With a background spanning business development, international expansion, events, and community building — and having attended, hosted, and represented clients across more than 300 NYC events — Madison brings firsthand experience on both sides of the market, understanding what global companies need and how New York City actually works.
Her approach is built on the belief that US market success is earned through consistent presence, the right relationships, and a strategy rooted in real market intelligence. After 300+ events across New York's most valuable business communities, she knows exactly which rooms matter and what it takes to make them work.
"Having a great product, service, or mission doesn't always guarantee success. But when you combine a quality offering and deep domain expertise with access to the right network of people, you can exponentially change the trajectory of your business. I believe doing good work with good people is a formula for success — in business and in life."
What We Bring
Exclusive access to NYC event lists, communities, and relationships that can't be replicated from abroad.
Tailored event selection, presence strategy, pitch development, and branding for international companies.
Extensive experience navigating the cultural nuance that subtly drives success across international markets.
Not event staff — operators, builders, and executives who maximize every conversation and commercial outcome.
We integrate PR into every GTM and event engagement — maximizing digital and in-person marketing opportunities, ensuring lasting value from every IRL connection, and enriching market research with real public sentiment and media narrative.
Our Network
Envoy NYC works alongside a network of trusted organizations across NYC's startup, creative, and business community.
We'd love to learn about your company and where we can help.
Get in Touch
Tell us about your company and goals — we'll come back with a tailored plan.
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Why Reach Out
Whether you're planning your first NYC event or need ongoing ground presence, we tailor every engagement to your goals — and stay accountable to your outcomes.
Every new client conversation starts with a simple call to understand your business, your NYC ambitions, and the fastest path to results.
Based in New York City
Primarily serving companies from the UK & Ireland, Germany, and the Nordics entering the US market.
Speaking & Training
From keynote engagements to hands-on team training, Envoy NYC shares what it actually takes to build a credible presence in the US market.
Speaking Engagements
Envoy NYC is available for speaking engagements at conferences, summits, panels, and private events. Topics draw from firsthand experience helping international companies enter the US market — covering ecosystem strategy, cultural intelligence, event-led growth, and what it really means to build ground presence in New York.
More details on topics, formats, and booking coming soon.
Team Training
We offer focused training sessions for international teams preparing to enter or expand in the US market. Sessions cover NYC market dynamics, event strategy, pitch development for American audiences, US sales tactics, cultural fluency, and how to maximize every room you walk into.
Tailored to your team's goals, industry, and stage of US expansion.
We also offer dedicated training modules and programs for Startup Accelerators looking to prepare their cohorts for the U.S. market.
Reach out to discuss speaking or training opportunities.