Finance & Operations
Finance & Operations
How to Avoid Costly Early Funding Mistakes
That early funding for a startup is absolutely crucial for a company's success now and in the future. Here are 5 costly mistakes you can't afford to make.
by Ricky Pelletier Finance & Operations
Finance Maturity Assessment: Is Your Team — and CFO — Equipped for Growth?
Top-performing companies are asking more and more of their CFO and Finance team. Find out where your team stands and where you need to improve to successfully guide your company through growth.
by Cynthia Stephens Finance & Operations
Board Meeting Best Practices for CMOs
As a CMO you want to make a good impression on the board of directors. But what exactly are they looking for? Lattice Engines CMO Brian Kardon shares his tips for delivering a presentation that won't disappoint.
by Brian KardonFinance & Operations
How to Ensure Every Investor Board Member is Aligned with Your Aspirations
In today’s frothy startup world — one in which valuation conversations seem to be increasingly reaching into the hundreds of…
by Scott Maxwell Finance & Operations
Making Sense of the Hortonworks S-1: A Unique Economic Model
A Hadoop Pioneer with a Unique Growth Model As I wrote about yesterday, an analysis of New Relic’s S-1 numbers…
by Tien-Anh NguyenFinance & Operations
Board Room Challenges: How to Avoid a Lack of Clarity & Cohesiveness
The transition from the startup to the expansion stage often signals significant changes across the entirety of an organization, and…
by Scott Maxwell