Leadership Lessons and Insights from Sam Shank, Founder of HotelTonight
By FLG Partners
FLG Partners had the privilege of hosting a fireside chat with Sam Shank, seasoned entrepreneur, Advisor, Board Member, and Founder & former CEO of HotelTonight, the revolutionary mobile app acquired by Airbnb in 2019. During this insightful webinar, Sam was interviewed by FLG’s former Managing Partner Laureen DeBuono with whom…Read More
Read MoreOptimizing the Collective Finance Function: A Strategic Assessment Approach
By Cal Hoagland
One of the most common challenges I encounter as a finance executive is assessing the collective finance function within an organization and making strategic recommendations for improvement. This process involves a detailed, structured evaluation of Finance, Accounting/Tax/Treasury, and Investor Relations, ensuring that the right people, processes, and strategies are in…Read More
Read MoreDeveloping Agile Financial Strategies in Uncertain Economic Climates
By Monica Stevenson
Economic swings, global tensions, supply chain hiccups, and shifting customer needs riddle today’s fast-changing economy. For CFOs, this uncertainty can feel like navigating through a storm. Traditional financial planning methods, which rely on fixed yearly budgets, often fall short in these situations. Instead, CFOs need financial strategies that are flexible,…Read More
Read MoreDeveloping Soft Skills and Decoding VC-Speak – A Guide for First-Time CEOs and CFOs of Venture-Backed Companies
By Bill Beyer
As a Fractional CFO for multiple venture-backed companies (typically three at a time), I am often asked where I spend most of my time. Although my duties and contributions vary, the answer is: (i) fundraising; both debt and equity, (ii) investor relations, and (iii) planning; both strategic and operating plans….Read More
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