“Speed to Exit”: How to Get an IPO Closed in Record Time
By Eric Hall
We’ve all heard the phrase “Speed to Market.” But how many have heard “Speed to Exit?” Maybe not many, since I just created it but it really is a phrase that should be part of every CFO’s vocabulary. Speed to exit is the driving force to get a liquidity event,…Read More
Read MoreHow to Get on a Corporate Board
By Jeff Kuhn
Because part of FLG’s consulting practice is to counsel corporate boards, we’re often asked about how a C-suite executive finds and secures a corporate board seat. The short answer is: “planning, persistence and patience.” Identifying Board Opportunities: Network, Network, Network In many respects the process of finding and being selected…Read More
Read MoreGoing International at Your Company: The “Why, How, and When”
By Eric Hall
At some point in a company’s life the CEO will have to decide whether to expand internationally. It’s a global economy and focusing just on the U.S. market can negatively impact growth and profits. The reasons for international expansion could be new sales opportunities, manufacturing, clinical trials, taxes, regulatory, or…Read More
Read MoreManaging Cybersecurity Risk: The Role of the CFO
By Fuad Ahmad
According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime will inflict damages totaling $6 trillion, globally in 2021. Cybercrime costs are projected to increase at an annual rate of 15% over the next 5 years, bringing in more profit to organized crime syndicates than global trade in all illegal drugs. Cybersecurity Risk: The Scope…Read More
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