Patrick Hoogendijk shares insights on operating as a strategic CFO
CFO Insights
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VCs Don't Care About the Numbers
- VCs don't prioritize the numbers themselves, but rather transparency, truthfulness, and consistent reporting.
- Once trust in the numbers is established, VCs focus on trends, ratios, rates, and key metrics that drive the business model.
- Building trust with investors and founders is crucial for a CFO, as it leads to trust in the numbers.
- CFOs should aim to be seen as strategic assets who contribute to building the company.
- Investors, like founders, ultimately care about the future growth of the business.
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