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44: Does your startup need a CFO with guest - Benjamin Friedman

For this episode, I interviewed Benjamin, he works as a fractional CFO/COO and helps startups get to the next stage.

I have always wanted to interview a CFO. Since I am not from a finance background and have always wanted to learn more about it. In this episodes Benjamin shares how he helps funded startups and what should startups do after they raise funding.

Benjamin Friedman has over 18 years facilitating scale and growth often leading to exit events. Focused on metrics and results, Benjamin also looks to discover the deeper issues limiting companies across systems, software, and teams, emphasize learning and constant improvement.

In his last six roles, he contributed to financing, mergers and acquisitions, explosive revenue and employee growth. Benjamin practices a servant-leader philosophy emphasizing outcomes which mutually benefit the company and the employees.

Book recommendation

  • Peak - https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise-ebook/dp/B011H56MKS

Podcast recommendations:-

  • Tim Ferris
  • 20 Min VC
  • This American Life

Connect with Benjamin Friedman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbfriedman/

Webuildscalegrow.com

Phone: +1-706-963-0810

Email: info(@)WeBuildScaleGrow.com

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