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Expanding a business beyond domestic borders is both an exciting opportunity and a formidable challenge. As an entrepreneur and innovator with a focus on global workforces, I have first-hand knowledge of building and scaling global companies. My first global company was Altas HXM, which grew to over 500 employees across 160 countries. Today, I am focusing on Helios, my latest venture. Lessons from Building a Global Business: What Founders Need to Know About International Expansion
Author: Rick Hammell With over 18 years of experience in Global HR Operations management, Rick Hammell is currently the Founder and CEO of Helios, a new HCM and Payments platform launching later this year. He is also the Founder of Atlas, a company he established in 2015 which empowers companies to expand into new markets efficiently, rapidly, and with strict adherence to compliance standards. Under Rick’s visionary leadership, Atlas experienced a remarkable transformation, evolving from a local startup into a renowned global tech firm with a network of 19 offices worldwide, allowing the organization to provide exceptional support to clients in over 160 countries. Notably, Atlas secured two significant funding rounds, amounting to $20 million in 2020 and $200 million in 2022. Rick was honored with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award in 2021 in recognition of his achievements.
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