Daniel Kirstein

As a startup CFO, I have a deep core competency in business - through a core understanding of finance + accounting. From this foundation, I have expanded to ownership of operations, manufacturing and sales functions. I also focus more generally on operational excellence - to help align people and teams to execute great ideas. Some of the areas I can help you with: + How to approach scaling your headcount - do you add people now before growth arrives, during or after? How do you maximize the success of new hires? + How do you align people to your vision and strategy (and if you havent codified your vision - now is the time!)? + Where and to what efforts should I deploy my cash and how do I best manage my cash? + How do I fund my business via the different forms of financing (equity and/or debt) and what does a fundraise entail? + Understanding the importance of and building a culture of openess and transparency. LinkedIN here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielkirstein/

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  Advice on funding

  Have been involved in several rounds of equity financing (Series B, bridge raises) and Debt (equipment lines, general corporate debt). I can advise on what this process entails (with a tactical perspective on materials, models and due diligence)

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  Building a team

  I have built several teams throughout my career (both in finance and HR). I can advise on interviewing best practices, organizational structure (and timing) and general team motivation/culture

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  Go to market strategy

  I have helped products launch globally and can provide a finance perspective on your go-to-market plans. This includes: + Currency + Payment systems + Potential accounting and tax pitfalls

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  Pricing strategy

  You're entering a new market or launching a new product - how do you price this appropriately and what factors should you assess? Often an inexact art, I can provide some guidance based on prior experience launching new products that oftentimes did not have a competitor in market to reference.

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  Venting frustration

  I've worked at 3 startups at 3 different stages of life - long story short I've seen some stuff (days away from cash out, multiple rounds of layoffs, failed investment deals and fundraise rounds, etc etc) and Id be happy to lend a sympathetic ear.

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  LinkedIn

  17 years of experience

  Moderate experience through years of personal usage. Profile crafting, reviewing profiles and company pages for strategic insights and recruiting pipelines

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  Robotics

  Have worked in a variety of robotics and/or infrastructure companies (AV, AgTech, WiFi) and can provide a finance and accounting perspective on these industries.