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Dave Gilbert
Founder and owner of Proven (formerly Proven CFO), a fractional CFO and advisory services firm; former tech founder and operator who bought and rebuilt an accounting/fractional CFO business after acquisition challenges.
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Nov 26, 2025
• 1h 15min
When a $2.8m Acquisition Is More Like Zero-to-One
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Dave Gilbert, founder of Proven and former tech entrepreneur, shares his journey of acquiring a struggling accounting business. He details the challenges faced, such as unexpected revenue drops and staffing issues, after initially passing on the deal. Dave emphasizes the importance of adapting corporate culture and recruiting top talent, while also exploring the benefits of fractional executive roles in the evolving business landscape. He compares turnaround strategies to startup founding, highlighting the complexities involved, particularly under financial pressure.
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