{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66fea8f4a7d676ab06c897fe/67e1061e65ed64b24f1059ae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"First Accounting Firm on Mars? (Cyrus of Haven)","description":"<p>Get ready for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked (yet crucial) parts of startup life: back-office finances. In this founder to founder fireside chat, Sherveen speaks with Cyrus Shirazi, CEO &amp; Co-founder of Haven, a tech-enabled bookkeeping, tax prep, and tax credit platform for startups and entrepreneurs.</p><p><br></p><p>Most CPA firms feel stuck in the past. Attempts to automate miss the human element in the moments that matter.</p><p><br></p><p>Cyrus is taking a different approach: he and his team are building a tech-enabled solution to \"put your finances on autopilot\" while still prioritizing extreme orientation around customer experience – from rapid Slack responses to AI-driven automations that simplify a founder’s life.</p><p><br></p><p>We unpack why software alone can’t solve the complexity of startup financials, the power of human-centered support for spiky moments like fundraising and budget planning, and how to do more with less (even if you’ve raised millions). If you’re curious about navigating tax credits, building a talent-dense team of “maniac” hires, or balancing profitability vs. growth, this conversation is a must-see.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Episode 023 of The Sherveen Show!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Cyrus on X: https://x.com/Cyrus845</p><p>Follow Cyrus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cy-m-s</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Sherveen on X: https://www.x.com/sherveen</p><p>Follow Sherveen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherveenm</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode...</p><p>Tax &amp; Accounting Redefined: Why old-school CPAs fail on experience, and how Haven flips the script for digitally native startups</p><p>Founders vs. Finances: Critical “spiky moments” (fundraising, new hires, expansions) where a hands-on partner changes everything</p><p>Bootstrapping Mindset: Why starting lean fosters creativity, control, and better long-term results – even if you ultimately raise VC</p><p>AI as an Assistant, Not a Substitute: The hidden ways automation can free up CPAs to give more personal, high-touch support</p><p>Talent Density &amp; ‘Hiring Divas’: Building a culture that prizes intellectual curiosity, rapid iteration, and problem ownership</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for more unfiltered founder stories every week, and subscribe to catch all the ways innovators are reshaping the future – one bold idea at a time.</p>","author_name":"Sherveen Mashayekhi"}