SALT LAKE CITY, UT AND TEL AVIV, IL / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / American Tech Association (ATA) announced the appointment of Michael Lavie Salomon as General Partner, marking a pivotal step in ATA’s mission to empower international technology companies to scale successfully in the U.S. market.
This appointment comes as ATA strengthens its partnerships across Israel and Europe, expanding its footprint and aligning with venture firms, corporate partners, and innovation agencies to support growth-stage companies entering the United States.
Leadership Grounded in Global Experience
Michael Lavie Salomon brings a decade of experience leading innovation across cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare, agriculture, and other high-growth industries. He has guided more than 500 companies and led 28 cross-vertical innovation initiatives. Previously, Michael worked on establishing two thriving innovation centers in healthcare and agriculture, fostering collaboration between academia, government, and private enterprise to accelerate impactful technologies.
A Strategic Moment for Expansion into the U.S. Market
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), foreign investors spent $151 billion in 2024 to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses – contributing to a total foreign direct investment position of $5.71 trillion by year-end.
Yet fewer than 10% of startups achieve sustainable scale in the United States, according to the Startup Genome 2024 Report. This underscores the challenge of expanding into new markets without the right frameworks, connections, or access to capital.
The American Tech Association was created to close this gap – by providing growth-stage founders with access to capital, investor connectivity, strategic guidance, and the operational frameworks required to build lasting success in the U.S.
Quote from Michael Lavie Salomon
“Entering the U.S. market is not merely about ambition – it’s about strategy, experience, and access,” said Michael Lavie Salomon, General Partner at the American Tech Association. “ATA provides international founders with the clarity, structure, and trusted relationships they need to succeed in the largest yet most competitive market in the world.”
Kraft Launchpad: A Tailored Pathway to the U.S. Market
At the core of ATA’s initiatives is Kraft Launchpad, a private, 12-month market-entry program designed for growth-stage technology companies. It provides founders with personalized guidance, investor introductions, and U.S. market strategy support across key operational areas, including compliance, sales enablement, and business development. The program is built to help founders confidently establish a strong U.S. presence and create measurable outcomes that drive real, sustainable growth.
About the American Tech Association (ATA)
American Tech Association helps international technology companies successfully scale into the U.S. market by offering access to strategic insights, capital, and executive networks across multiple industries, including cybersecurity, fintech, agriculture, energy, and healthcare.
With operational hubs in Nevada, Utah, New York, and Colorado, ATA provides a unified platform that connects founders with investors, innovation partners, and corporate decision-makers. Through its flagship program, Kraft Launchpad, ATA supports growth-stage companies with proven business models to expand and thrive within the dynamic American economy.
More information about ATA and the application for the Kraft Launchpad at: http://www.AmericanTechAssociation.com
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SOURCE: American Tech Association (ATA)
