Case Studies in International Expansion: Lessons Learned
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Once a company decides to “go international” we CFOs often get tasked with making this happen. My international experience has encompassed roles working with US-centric companies looking to expand into international markets as well as European companies seeking to penetrate the U.S. market. In both circumstances, I have seen first-hand…Read More

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Anticipating Risk and Opportunity: A Key Attribute of a Great CFO
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My CFO roles at a diverse group of consumer businesses (Rothy’s, Third Love, goop, Moda Operandi, Specialized Bicycles, Old Navy) have led me to appreciate how critical it is to be disciplined and take the time to think through all the variables (positive and negative) that could affect the financial…Read More

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The Case for Adopting an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
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Risk mitigation is an essential part of performance management and optimization at all companies. All businesses, from early-stage, emerging companies to enterprise size, must accurately and comprehensively scope and address a variety of risks for them to meet their strategic business goals. But this is a complex and layered process…Read More

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A Mentor’s Advice for CFOs: How to Help Clients Navigate Their Way to Success
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In my 45+ year career, I have been fortunate to be CFO at a number of technology and life science companies ranging in size from early stage to those with mature operations, private and public, including SmartRent, PARC, Vera Therapeutics, Amyris, Soleno Therapeutics, and Kyverna Therapeutics, among others. Over the…Read More

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