Developing 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 MoreIs Your CFO Driving ROI? Here’s How to Measure Their Success
By Bob Finley
“Price is what you pay; value is what you get.” This is what a shrewd, successful, and sharp Board Member and colleague, Jon Hallett (who presently serves on a variety of tech and VC boards), shared at a Board Meeting I attended. This sentiment stayed with me, and I often…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
Read MoreIntegrity and Ethics in the CFO Role: Leadership by Example
By Heather Ogan
Integrity and ethics: few concepts are as essential and frequently debated in the corporate world, particularly in finance. These values form the backbone of trust between an organization and its stakeholders—employees, customers, investors, and society. The CFO’s role in establishing and maintaining this trust cannot be overstated. As companies grow…Read More
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