About
Highly accomplished Finance Leader with over 13 years of experience building and scaling comprehensive finance functions (Accounting, FP&A, Strategy, Treasury, Investor Relations) for VC-backed B2B SaaS startups. Proven expertise in driving efficient growth, optimizing unit economics, and securing over $250M in capital. Adept at translating complex financial data into actionable strategic insights for C-suite and board-level decision-making.
Work
VC-backed Startups
|Fractional CFO
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Summary
Led strategic financial planning and operations for multiple VC-backed SaaS startups, driving significant ARR growth and optimizing unit economics.
Highlights
Drove 2-3X Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth for multiple VC-backed SaaS startups by optimizing Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies.
Secured over $50M in funding across Seed to Series B rounds, effectively leading investor relations and board reporting.
Improved unit economics by 30-60% through data-driven analysis and optimization of key SaaS metrics including CAC, LTV, and NRR.
Established a culture of financial accountability, partnering with department heads to develop KPIs and translate business strategies into actionable financial plans.
Provided strategic decision-making support on pricing, international expansion, and potential M&A opportunities through robust long-range financial models.
nTopology
|Chief Financial Officer
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Summary
Oversaw the finance function for a B2B software startup that raised over $150M through Series D, leading a team to scale operations.
Highlights
Built and scaled a modern, strategic finance function from scratch, leading a team of five to support a 10X increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).
Established comprehensive KPIs, forecasts, and budgets, resulting in a 2X reduction in Burn Multiple and optimizing capital allocation.
Co-led Series C and D fundraising efforts, securing approximately $100M from leading VCs, including Tiger Global and Insight Partners.
Streamlined accounting operations by moving them in-house, ensuring GAAP compliance, and successfully completing three annual audits.
Secured favorable terms for a $15M debt facility through strategic partnerships with financial institutions.
Implemented advanced rolling forecasts and scenario planning tools, significantly enhancing the company's ability to navigate market uncertainties.
HyperScience
|Head of Finance
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Summary
Built and scaled the finance function for an Enterprise SaaS startup that raised over $285M through Series D, supporting rapid ARR growth.
Highlights
Built the finance function from the ground up, implementing systems and processes that supported a 15X Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth.
Supported $30M Series B fundraising efforts, including comprehensive financial modeling, pitch deck creation, and investor due diligence.
Developed and managed the corporate FP&A function, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
Partnered with Sales Operations to align financial models with Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies, ROI targets, and investment priorities.
Designed and implemented a comprehensive SaaS metrics dashboard, providing real-time visibility into key KPIs such as ARR, NDR, and CAC.
Gazelle Finance
|Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Summary
Raised $40M from institutional investors and launched fund operations across three countries as CFO for an impact-focused private equity fund.
Highlights
Successfully raised $40M from institutional investors, demonstrating strong fundraising capabilities and investor confidence.
Designed the fund structure and successfully launched operations across three countries, establishing a robust operational framework.
Agricom
|Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Summary
Led the financial turnaround of a PE-backed agribusiness company with $50M turnover, driving significant EBITDA growth and a successful exit.
Highlights
Led a comprehensive financial turnaround, optimizing costs and restructuring the product mix for a PE-backed agribusiness company.
Achieved a 5X increase in EBITDA, culminating in a successful company exit and maximizing investor returns.
GT Capital
|Associate
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Summary
Conducted due diligence and built financial models for a Private Equity fund, contributing to over $50M in deployed capital.
Highlights
Conducted thorough due diligence for potential investments, ensuring robust financial assessments and risk mitigation.
Developed complex financial models that directly led to over $50M in deployed capital within target sectors.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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MBA
Business Administration
European School of Management (ESM)
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BBA
Business Administration
Skills
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Budgeting, Forecasting, Long-Range Planning, Scenario Planning, Financial Modeling, Capital Allocation.
Accounting & Treasury
GAAP Compliance, Annual Audits, Accounting Operations, Debt Facilities, Cash Management.
Investor Relations & Fundraising
Venture Capital (VC), Private Equity (PE), Series A-D Funding, Debt Financing, Pitch Deck Creation, Investor Due Diligence, Board Reporting.
SaaS Metrics & Unit Economics
Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), Net Revenue Retention (NRR), Net Dollar Retention (NDR), Burn Multiple, Unit Economics Optimization, SaaS Dashboards.
Strategic Finance
Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, Pricing Strategy, International Expansion, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), KPI Development, Financial Accountability.
Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Financial Turnaround, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency.
Financial Systems & Data Analysis
Finance Tech Stacks, Data-Driven Analysis, Real-time KPI Visibility.