Financial Modeling, Profitability & Raising Venture Capital for Startups | Lauren Pearl - E12
Lauren Pearl is a Fractional CFO/COO and Advisor who graduated from Boston University and NYU Stern where she did her MBA. She has a rich background in financial modeling and has a unique perspective on growing profitable startups. She is a 2x founder and recently started Pearl and Elmore, an offsite programming company. She was the Director of Strategy and Finance at Trail and Bits, CEO and co-founder of Roost Homes, an ex-Deloitte Management Consultant, and currently teaches financial modeling at NYU Stern.
Key Takeaways:
- Forward-thinking strategies to keep businesses on track
- Knowing when to seize opportunities for growth
- Importance of MVPs and idea validation
- Awareness of what to invest in in your first MVP and what to avoid
- Connecting the dots and understanding relevant metrics
- Getting clear on actionable steps for tangible results
- Building financial models that enable sound investment decisions
- Mapping the math for a clear bird’s eye view
- Building systems that work for you
- Staying connected to a network with other start-uppers for accountability and guidance
Mentions:
Website: https://www.laurenpearlconsulting.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenepearl/
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