Scaling With People Unlocking Financial Strategy: Kevin Appleby on Startup Growth, Fundraising Expertise, and Future CFO Development
Unlock the keys to propelling your business forward with strategic financial insight in our latest episode of Scaling with People. Featuring Kevin Appleby, a visionary in finance team development, we explore the critical juncture when founders should bring finance experts on board. Discover why delegating transactional finance tasks early can free you to concentrate on transformative activities like investor relations and product innovation. Kevin sheds light on the indispensable role of strategic finance expertise during pivotal fundraising phases, from crafting dependable financial forecasts to leveraging industry contacts for securing funding. This episode is your guide to understanding how integrating finance professionals into your startup can provide a compelling strategic edge.
In our deep dive into professional growth, we spotlight Grow CFO’s Future CFO program, a unique 12-month experience designed to catapult finance professionals into top-tier leadership roles. Through practical, interactive workshops held over Zoom, this program equips aspiring CFOs with crucial skills, while we stress the importance of nurturing existing talent alongside new hires in rapidly scaling companies. From our conversation, learn how hands-on experiential courses can transform finance roles at every level, from controllers to seasoned CFOs. As a founder, I share a crucial lesson on embracing flexibility and strategy pivots to drive business success. Tune in to tap into insights that could redefine your approach to financial management and career advancement.