This June, our CEO Emre Yücel took the stage at SelectUSA 2025, held at Maryland’s National Harbor, joining a panel of global leaders to discuss the ins and outs of successful investing. The panel, titled “Investment Fundamentals: Do’s and Don’ts from Successful Investors,” brought together voices from across the startup and venture ecosystem and we were proud to be part of that conversation, representing the next-generation investment and start-up angle.

Sharing the RealWorks Perspective

Representing RealWorks, Emre spoke about the unique position of building and scaling technology products from the ground up, especially from a global lens. His remarks touched on topics like:

• The critical role of understanding the cultural nuances in the U.S.
• Why site selection matters more than ever in emerging tech
• What international startups often overlook when entering the U.S. market

He also offered a behind-the-scenes look at our approach at RealWorks, where we develop our own software products, build lean cross-functional teams, and think globally from day one.

SelectUSA is the U.S. government’s flagship initiative for promoting foreign direct investment (FDI), and the annual Investment Summit is its centerpiece. Backed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the event serves as a high-level forum where capital, ideas, and innovation converge. Beyond a typical trade show, SelectUSA is where heads of state share the stage with Fortune 500 executives, venture-backed founders pitch alongside seasoned investors, and policymakers from across federal and state levels engage directly with the private sector.

For companies like us, the significance of SelectUSA goes beyond networking. It’s one of the few global stages where policy meets product, and where strategic decisions about market entry, funding, and scale are discussed with real-world operators. The summit’s unique format, part diplomatic, part entrepreneurial, reflects the evolving nature of investment today, where borders matter less than momentum, and trust is built through shared vision and execution.

What This Means for RealWorks

Moments like these give us a chance to step back and reflect on the bigger picture. It’s a reminder that RealWorks is not just developing software, we’re part of a broader movement shaping the future of technology, investment, and global collaboration.

To everyone who stopped by the panel or connected afterward, thank you. And if you’re just getting to know us: we’re building, growing, and always up for a good conversation about what comes next.