A&Z GLOBAL STRATEGIES

A&Z Global Strategies is a boutique advisory firm dedicated to helping international founders, startups, and high-growth companies successfully enter, navigate, and scale within the U.S. market. Built at the intersection of global strategy, market intelligence, and hands-on execution, we serve as the strategic partner that connects innovative companies from emerging ecosystems to the world’s most competitive business landscape.

With deep experience across the United States, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and other emerging markets, we specialize in transforming global potential into U.S.-ready business models. Our work spans every stage of market entry. From research driven insights and competitive diagnostics to GTM strategy, operational setup, compliance pathways, product localization, and strategic partner development.

At A&Z Global Strategies, we equip our clients with clear, data-backed roadmaps and actionable solutions that accelerate growth while reducing the uncertainty of expansion. Leveraging advanced research frameworks, U.S. market entry methodologies, and cutting-edge analytical tools, we provide the intelligence and execution support needed to penetrate U.S. industries with confidence and precision.

Our team excels at turning complex market data, customer insights, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints into strategies that founders can implement immediately. By integrating our findings into practical GTM plans, investor positioning, sales playbooks, and localization strategies, we ensure your organization can adapt quickly, compete effectively, and resonate with U.S. stakeholders, from customers to partners to investors.

OUR STRATEGIC PARTNER:

ROCKET MARKET DEVELOPMENT

A&Z Global Strategies is supported by Rocket Market Development LLC, led by Matthew Sawyer, Managing Director of a consultancy specializing in U.S. expansion strategy and market intelligence.

Matthew is an American business founder, strategic consultant, and author. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at New York University and Columbia University, teaching graduate courses in marketing and business strategy. Previously, he was a senior executive at Snapple Beverages, BIC, Digitas, and Pitney Bowes, where he led major brand and marketing initiatives.

He advises early-stage technology companies across North America, Europe, and Asia and is the author of the Wiley-published book Make It In America, a practical guide for international companies entering the U.S. His expertise has been featured in outlets such as the Financial Times, CNBC, and CEO Magazine, as well as at global industry events.

Rocket Market Development provides the strategic resources, research depth, and proven methodologies that enhance the rigor and credibility of our work with founders expanding into the U.S. It strengthens A&Z Global Strategies’ ability to deliver high-quality market insights, go-to-market frameworks, and commercialization strategies for international companies ready to scale.

Matthew Sawyer