The Role Forward: A Strategic Finance Podcast

How to Optimize Cash Flow in all Market Conditions with Brad Silicani of Anrok

Mar 24, 2022

Brad Silicani, Head of Fi at Anrok, discusses the challenges of cash optimization in different market conditions and the relationship between tax and cash optimization. They also cover topics such as cash flow optimization for VC backed startups, the role of treasury in startups, balancing risk and cash flow optimization, and building non-transactional relationships in finance.

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Brad Silicani

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Staying focused on preserving capital while investing in building the product is crucial for business success.

Cash flow optimization can be influenced by tax strategies and effective management of credit terms and sales tax.

Deep dives

Importance of Preserving Capital

The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying focused on preserving capital and making a little bit of return while allowing the business to place big bets on building their product and achieving success.

Introduction

2min

Cash Optimization and the Current Market Context

3min

Optimizing Cash Flow for VC Backed Startups at Different Stages

2min

The Evolution of Responsibility for Treasury in a Company

2min

Balancing Risk and Cash Flow Optimization

22min

Building Non-Transactional Relationships in Finance

4min

In every business, the goal is to protect cash and to build a product to get to market. And big companies, which earn tons of revenue, are successful at cash optimization.

But there is so much pressure in the economy — interest rate movement, inflation, rising prices — that needs to be overcome. And that could be difficult for companies that do not make a profit and do not have the money to invest.

In this episode of The Role Forward, our host Joe Michalowski welcomes Brad Silicani, the Head of Finance and Operations at Anrok. They get into the state of the economy and cash management, how to kick your cash in the right direction to get to market, and the relationship between tax and cash optimization.

Guest-at-a-Glance
Name: Brad Silicani
What he does: He is the Head of Finance and Operations at Anrok.
Company: Anrok
Noteworthy: Brad spent the first part of his career with Ernst and Young. After about four or five years, he moved to Dropbox in an accounting role and spent almost ten years in various roles such as Corporate Controller, Head of Tax, and Treasurer. Finally, about a year ago, he joined Anrok as the Head of Finance and Operations.
Where to find Brad: LinkedIn

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The Role Forward: A Strategic Finance Podcast

How to Optimize Cash Flow in all Market Conditions with Brad Silicani of Anrok

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Preserving Capital

Cash Management Strategies

The Role of Tax in Cash Optimization

Developing Relationships and Communication

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts