You found the perfect social media manager, but she's in Germany. Your ideal engineer is based in Toronto. The contractor who's been crushing it for six months wants to go full-time, but they're in Portugal. Now what?

Hiring globally unlocks access to world-class talent, but the path from "I found the perfect person" to "they're onboarded and compliant" is full of legal landmines, hidden costs, and operational headaches that most small businesses aren't equipped to navigate alone. In this session, you'll learn how to hire internationally the right way—without blowing your budget, exposing yourself to compliance risk, or accidentally misclassifying workers.

We'll break down the real options available to you: international contractors, Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, and setting up your own legal entity. You'll understand when each route makes sense, why the 1099 approach doesn't translate across borders, and how to avoid the costly mistakes that come from trying to DIY global expansion. Whether you're hiring your first international team member or scaling a distributed workforce, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to grow your team beyond borders.