

Our Founder Story
LaunchGrid was founded by two friends, Paul and Tom, with a clear vision: to make global market entry easier, faster and more accessible for ambitious brand owners.
We saw that many great brands had the potential to scale internationally, but were held back by the time, research, compliance requirements, buyer relationships and operational complexity involved in entering a new market.
For many businesses, expanding into regions like the Middle East can feel overwhelming. From understanding registration requirements and local market expectations to finding the right sales channels, distributors and buyers, the process can quickly become difficult to manage without the right support on the ground.
That is where LaunchGrid was created to step in.
We built LaunchGrid as an all-in-one market entry partner for brands looking to expand into the Middle East, starting with Dubai, one of the world’s most dynamic, premium and commercially exciting markets. Our focus is to help brands move from local success into international opportunity by supporting the full pathway from registration and consulting through to online channels, buyer introductions and long-term retail growth.
What started as a way to help Australian brands break into new markets has now become a broader mission: to help brands across the globe enter high-growth regions with clarity, structure and the right commercial strategy behind them.
Our goal is simple. We want to remove the heavy lifting from international expansion, giving brand owners a trusted partner who can manage the process end to end while helping them unlock new opportunities in some of the world’s most exciting markets.
Meet our founders

Paul Girgis
Director - Founder
Focused on partnerships, brand positioning and supporting brands through the practical steps needed to enter new markets.

Tom Clearkin
Strategic Partnership Manager - Co Founder
Focused on market entry strategy, buyer relationships and helping brands move through the process from registration to commercial opportunities.
Driving Global Success
We strive to empower brands through tailored strategies, emphasizing commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovative solutions for market expansion.
Partner for Growth
With a focus on turn-key solutions, we provide unparalleled support from consulting to market entry, ensuring your brand thrives in a competitive landscape.


