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Reality RoundtableEp. 18 ft. Marquis WebbNewly minted entrepreneur Marquis Webb joins the show to discuss how his business Kola Kruze came about, the mission that he wants his business to accomplish, and ways in which he can improve the business going forward.
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2025-09-0220 min
The Unmasking Effect™ Podcast: Reinventing Your Reality ShowEP: 9 - A Story of Triumph: John Kruze's Journey of Healing and PurposeSend us a textJoin us for a profound conversation with John Kruze, a passionate AI enthusiast and business consultant, as he shares his deeply personal and incredibly resilient story. This episode dives into the depths of loss, transformation, and finding purpose, revealing how John navigated unimaginable heartbreak to reinvent himself. Prepare to be inspired by his courage and ability to turn adversity into a powerful drive for healing and growth.Support the showConnect with Ike: Website - https://www.ik...
2025-08-131h 02
Wins + Lessons PodcastI Took a Leap of Faith—Now My Brand Inspires Thousands | EP 005 | Tyson KruzeTyson Kruze took a leap of faith and turned a bold idea into the inspiring movement Pray Hustle Shine. In this episode of the Wins + Lessons podcast, Tyson opens up about what motivated him to build his brand from scratch, the challenges he faced, and the faith that kept him going. His journey is proof that you're one decision away from changing your life. Whether you're a dreamer, entrepreneur, or believer in purpose—this episode will speak to your soul.👉 Watch the full episode and learn how faith, hustle, and vision can spark a movem...
2025-07-2843 min
Real Talk RadioLack of Unity in the Black Community ft. Tyson KruzeIn this episode, I sit down with my brother Tyson Kruze to unpack some real truths about the lack of unity in the Black community. We explore what true solidarity looks like in today’s society, when and how individualism began to fracture our culture, and why sometimes the people you've known the longest can hold you back the most. This conversation isn't just thought-provoking — it's a wake-up call. It's time we stop surviving in silence and start building something real, together.
2025-06-0527 minReal Talk Radio"Is Love Still the Goal?" Ft. Tyson KruzeIn this episode of Real Talk Radio, (ft. Tyson Kruze) we’re unpacking modern love from a male perspective. From first dates to heartbreak, emotional expression to societal pressure, we dive into what it really means to navigate love, loyalty, and vulnerability today. No filters, no fluff — just honest conversations with real men on real issues.
2025-06-0332 min
Off the Charts Music PodcastDesire to Inspire - The Musical Force of Kathleen KruzeKathleen Kruze creates songs that heal, inspire, and transport us to vivid and colorful worlds. She sings with a voice like a sweet, fierce storm and pours her heart into every note and word...honestly!Click the links below to listen to more of Kathleen's music https://www.reverbnation.com/kathleenkruzehttps://www.youtube.com/@kathleenkruze6277/featuredhttps://open.spotify.com/album/72RpQtHYqulXxLMhX0E3RQ?si=bJlhRl9MTVG_lR1wI4IXBgText Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and Lisao...
2025-03-031h 28
CIO Leadership Live: AustraliaMilad Kruze, Executive GM - IT, The Salvation ArmyMilad Kruze, Executive General Manager for IT at the Salvation Army, discusses the organisation's multi-faceted mission, modernising disaster management software, implementing AI for community connections, and the importance of empathy, relationship building, and diversity in IT.
2025-02-0533 min
CMMC ProofBuilding a Security-First Culture: Lessons from Kruze Consulting | SOC 2 ComplianceJoin Derrich Phillips, Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), as he interviews Tatiana Marin, Director, Information Security at Kruze Consulting. In this episode, Tatiana shares her unique journey into cybersecurity, her strategies for building a strong security culture, and valuable insights on navigating SOC 2 compliance. Key Topics Covered: Transitioning from operations management to cybersecurity leadership Practical tips for managing SOC 2 audits and selecting the right tools The importance of leadership support and fostering a security-first mindset Leveraging external partners to enhance cybersecurity for small businesses Balancing rapid growth with robust security in a remote work environment Takeaways: Ta...
2025-01-0340 min
This Week in StartupsThe Top 6 Startup Finance FAQ’s | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott OrnTodays show:
In the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics, Jason sits down with Scott Orn from Kruze Consulting to answer the
six most important founder/startup questions around finance, accounting, and taxes.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason to dive into Finance Basics FAQs.
(1:05) How can I avoid paying payroll tax as a startup founder?
(6:54) How do you shut down a startup?
(11:33) Why do I owe Delaware $50,000 in franchise taxes?
(12:58) I’ve got my first customer lined up! How do I ge...
2024-12-1225 minThis Week in StartupsYear-End Planning for Startup Success | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott OrnTodays show:
In the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics, Jason sits down with Scott Orn from Kruze Consulting to tackle essential year-end planning for startups. "Year-End Planning: Setting Your Startup Up for Success," covers crucial topics like assessing next year's fundraising needs, crafting an operating plan, preparing for taxes and compliance, and more. Don't miss these practical tips to ensure your startup is ready to thrive in the new year!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason
(2:17) Evaluate Your Fundraising Needs for Next Year
(7:05) Financial Statement...
2024-12-0522 minThis Week in StartupsThe Best Financial Advice VCs Give Startups | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott OrnTodays show:
Kruze’s Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they break down the best financial advice that VCs give founders including, managing cash flow (0:21), accounting methods (5:19), building an effective financial plan (15:22), and more!
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(00:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason
(0:21) The best financial advice VCs give startups, managing cash flow, and the risks of over-fundraising
(5:19) Growth strategies for early-stage startups and accounting methods
(8:28) Legal aspects of financial representation and maintaining credibility with VCs
(15:00) Building an ef...
2024-10-1721 minThis Week in StartupsNavigating the AI Boom | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott OrnTodays show:
Kruze’s Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they break down the unique aspects and dynamics of the current AI boom, contrasting AI startup revenue, costs, and growth rates with traditional SaaS models (4:11). They also dive into AI tools' impact on productivity and labor efficiency (8:12), the accounting challenges and operational issues AI startups face (14:27), and more!
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(00:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason
(1:06) Unique aspects and dynamics of the current AI boom
(4:11) AI startup revenue, costs, and growth rates vs traditional SaaS
(8:12) AI...
2024-10-1023 min
The Pursuit of Scrappiness173. DEEP DIVE in Tiktok & short-form video: tactics & lessons from 1bn views, algorithms, metrics that matter, amateur mistakes, workflows, equipment w/ Elvis Kruze (Eksplodemedia)The support for this episode comes from Leadfeeder - turn anonymous pageviews into concrete sales pipeline.Imagine knowing which companies are checking out your site, tracking their behavior on your site, and integrating all this into your CRM.That’s exactly what Leadfeeder does for you. Head to https://bit.ly/4dQVsWe for a FREE demo and get a FREE EXTENDED premium trial by mentioning the Pursuit of Scrappiness podcast.Head to https://bit.ly/4dQVsWe====Elvis Kruze is the founder of eksplodemedia.com - a content creation strategy an...
2024-08-2750 min
Kruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsCitizens Private Bank delivers tailored banking to startupsSam Heshmati of Citizens Private Bank (https://www.citizensbank.com/homepage.aspx) discusses their tailored banking solutions and high-touch service.
Find out why Kruze Consulting is one of the leading accounting firms in San Francisco and the US, serving funded, early-stage companies. Kruze clients have raised over $15 billion in venture capital and seed financing, and our research and development tax credit (https://kruzeconsulting.com/research-and-development-tax-credit-us) work has saved clients millions of dollars in burn rate and payroll taxes. Contact Kruze to learn more.
2024-07-2224 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsAvidbank Focuses on Startup Banking ServicesSam Bhaumick, EVP of Venture Lending at Avidbank (https://www.avidbank.com), explains how Avidbank offers venture debt and cash management services to startups.
Learn more about why we are one of the best accounting, tax and bookkeeping firms serving VC-backed companies by visiting the Kruze Consulting reviews page. Or, visit the Kruze website to find information about the Best Startup Credit Cards or learn what the average startup CEO salary (https://kruzeconsulting.com/blog/post/startup-ceo-salary-report) is. Trust Kruze Consulting for great podcasts like this one, and other great content designed to help startup founders like you, grow their...
2024-07-0818 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsHSBC Expands Their Startup ServicesSunita Patel of HSBC (https://www.us.hsbc.com) explains how the bank has expanded its startup banking services following its acquisition of SVB UK.
Founders love our US-based account management team - with an average of over 10 years of experience, our controllers, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers understand the challenges of high-growth startups. Kruze Consulting is also 100% focused on working with funded Delaware C-Corps who have raised at least half a million in seed or venture capital financing. Learn more about Kruze affordable prices (https://kruzeconsulting.com/pricing) and choose the plan that best matches your startup’s funding level.
2024-06-1720 min
Centre Pass: In FocusFULL SHOW | Centre Pass: In Focus with Kruze Tangira (16/04/24)Catch the full show of Centre Pass: In Focus for April 16, 2024 with Staffy and Kruze Tangira as they look at the first round of the ANZ Premiership and look ahead to Round 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-1643 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsBridge Bank offers important services to startupsKelly Caviglia at Bridge Bank (https://bridgebank.com) talks about the services Bridge provides for startups, including venture lending, credit card solutions, treasury management, and more.
Kruze Consulting offers solid financials to help de-risk your startup's next venture capital round. Work with a startup expert (https://kruzeconsulting.com/#contact)! Kruze bookkeepers will help your startup have accurate, up-to-date financial statements that you can use to manage your business' growth and cash flow.
2024-03-2421 min
The Naz & Wally Sports HourTeresa KruzeGoing down memory lane with the incomparable Teresa Kruze who blazed the path for women sports broadcasting in Canada.
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2024-03-0355 min
The Pursuit of ScrappinessDainis Kruze (Aerones) on pulling off a massive pivot, raising $30M, lessons from Y Combinator, practical tips for pitching investors & teaching maths as road to country’s prosperity. Ep 147Dainis Kruze is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aerones. With a deep passion for innovation, he and his co-founder Janis Putrams started Aerones in 2015. Originating from university projects, their ambition and hard work evolved into a robust company, now boasting over 120 employees catering to markets across Europe, North America, and Latin America. They raised $30M Series-A in 2023.On this episode we talk about:How Dainis pulled off a huge pivot with AeronesBuilding a culture that fosters innovation and adaptabilityWhat it takes to pitch successfullyExperiences and learnings from participating in Y CombinatorThe importance and challenges...
2024-01-3049 min
Backstage Pass with Auckland Theatre CoHyperspace actor Kruze Tangira on connecting with his characterActor Kruze Tangira, who plays Tāwhai Pātāi in Hyperspace, gets vulnerable about connecting with his character on a deeper level. He shares his five-year audition process for the role, his personal connection with Tāwhai, and he opens up about the challenges he's faced during the rehearsal process. Kruze is a man of many talents. Alongside acting, he's a TV presenter and reporter for Te Karere and he plays for the New Zealand’s men's netball team.Hyperspace by Albert Belz kicks off at the ASB Waterfront Theatre on February 7. It’s t...
2024-01-2426 min
The Cordial Catholic233: The Incredible Power of Good Catholic Witnesses (w/ Talia Kruze)In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Talia Kruze, a wife, mother, mental health coach, and a convert to the Catholic faith to talk about her absolutely incredible journey of conversion to the Catholic faith.The theme throughout Talia's journey is the effect of good Catholic witnesses. Beginning when her own sister converted to Catholicism after the witnesses of the good Catholics she met at university, Talia's story is full of other Catholics sharing the faith in rich and meaningful ways, leading Talia (and other members of her family!) to become Catholic....
2024-01-101h 10Kruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsHow do startups get to Series A? Eric Ver Ploeg of Tunitas Ventures discusses Series A investingHow do startups get to Series A? Eric Ver Ploeg, founding partner of Tunitas Ventures (https://tunitas.vc), discusses Series A investing, including timing, choosing VCs, shutting down a startup, startup valuations, and more..
Founders love our US-based account management team - with an average of over 10 years of experience, our controllers, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers understand the challenges of high-growth startups. Kruze Consulting is also 100% focused on working with funded Delaware C-Corps who have raised at least half a million in seed or venture capital financing. Learn more about Kruze affordable prices (https://kruzeconsulting.com/pricing) and choose the...
2024-01-0947 min
Curries CornerCurries Corner: Local Leadership and Community Futures - Interviews with Carmen Bean and Jason KruzeIn this insightful episode of Curries Corner, fill-in host Jen leads a detailed and thought-provoking discussion on local governance and community involvement in the Big Rapids area. Guests Bruce Borkovich and Jason Kruze, both running for township supervisor positions, share their perspectives on various local issues. They delve into the intricacies of managing township responsibilities, the importance of listening to community voices, and the need for transparency in government operations. The episode also explores the potential impact of the Goshen plant project, emphasizing the need for balanced development that benefits the community while safeguarding environmental and social interests. With...
2023-12-2755 minThis Week in StartupsMastering Early-Stage Board Meetings | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1865Today’s show:
Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason to discuss best practices for early stage startups to prepare for and execute successful board meetings. The two dive into the reasons VCs want governance through board meetings (00:56), what should be in a full board packet (6:51), formal things investors look for (11:10), and much more!
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(0:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason
(00:56) The reasons VCs seek governance in startups and key tips for developing a standardized board presentation
(6:51) Building a startup financial package and the importance of presenting a financial flash page at the start of...
2023-12-1428 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsVC Valuations - Up or Down? AngelList’s Data Wizard Makes Bold PredictionsAbe Othman of AngelList (https://www.angellist.com) discusses the current status of the startup ecosystem and talks about how the venture market is trending, based on extensive analysis of data from startups, venture firms, private equity firms, investors, and fund managers.
Founders love our US-based account management team - with an average of over 10 years of experience, our controllers, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers understand the challenges of high-growth startups. Kruze Consulting is also 100% focused on working with funded Delaware C-Corps who have raised at least half a million in seed or venture capital financing. Learn more about Kruze affordable...
2023-12-0840 minThis Week in StartupsHow to pay yourself as a startup founder | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1860Jason chats with Scott Orn about founder salaries, discussing the trade-offs of starting a company, the importance of board-approved salaries, and equity. They also address gender disparities in founder salaries, managing personal expenses, and investor expectations.
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(0:00) Scott Orn joins to discuss founder salaries
(2:25) Trade-offs of starting a company and how salaries increase with funding
(4:41) Role of builder founders and dangers of underpaying oneself
(8:05) Transitioning into entrepreneurship and managing side hustles
(10:03) Importance of board-approved founder salaries and discussing equity
(13:05) Gender disparities in founder salaries and efforts...
2023-12-0723 minThis Week in StartupsAvoiding Accidental Tax Fraud | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1849Today’s show:
Kruze’s Scott Orn joins Jason to discuss navigating potential ERC fraud (00:45), expected year one spend for startups (11:54), importance of accounting from Day 1 (15:22), and more!
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(0:00) Kruze’s Scott Orn joins Jason.
(0:45) Navigating Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and spotting fraud, and the importance of CPA expertise
(9:01) The difference between building software and R&D
(11:54) Expected year one spend for startups
(15:22) Importance of accounting from day 1
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2023-11-1622 minThis Week in StartupsManaging your treasury in 2023 | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1843Todays show:
Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they discuss the current state of the market (0:40), diversifying bank relationships (6:09), managing risk (16:25), and much more!
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(0:40) The current state of the market
(6:09) The SVB lesson: Diversify your bank relationships
(16:25) Capital preservation, liquidity, and risk management
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2023-11-0818 min
2023-10-0436 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsBryan Harper of IntraFi discusses banking deposit networks and expanded FDIC insuranceBryan Harper of IntraFi (https://www.intrafi.com) discusses banking deposit networks, and how IntraFi's network of over 3,000 banks provides expanded FDIC insurance to businesses with large deposits.
Kruze Consulting offers solid financials to help de-risk your startup's next venture capital round. Work with a startup expert! Kruze bookkeepers (https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-bookkeeping/) will help your startup have accurate, up-to-date financial statements that you can use to manage your business' growth and cash flow.
2023-08-1020 min
House Of KruzeLive @ BOLT Lafayette, LA 6:24:23Part of my set from Pride afterparty at BOLT in Lafayette, LA
2023-07-021h 28
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2023-06-1658 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsJose Ancer of Optimal Counsel discusses legal services for startupsJose Ancer of Optimal Counsel (https://www.optimalcounsel.com) discusses legal services for startups, and how important it is for founders to seek legal advice before signing term sheets, contracts, and other commitments.
Founders love our US-based account management team - with an average of over 10 years of experience, our controllers, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers understand the challenges of high-growth startups. Kruze Consulting is also 100% focused on working with funded Delaware C-Corps who have raised at least half a million in seed or venture capital financing. Learn more about Kruze affordable prices (https://kruzeconsulting.com/pricing) and choose the plan...
2023-05-1031 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsDavid Pezeshki talks about 409A valuations and how Initio makes the process easierDavid Pezeshki talks about 409A valuations and how Initio (https://www.initio.software) makes the process easier by offering customized valuations with optimized, defensible outcomes.
Kruze offers experienced M&A Accounting expertise for Startups. Founders building world-class startups trust Kruze Consulting to help them be prepared for financial and tax due diligence (https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-m-a-accounting). We know what it takes to exit your company - on average, one to three of our clients are acquired every month! Talk to our experts and let them help you save time and money!
2023-04-2121 min
The Kiwi Netball ShowKruze Tangira & Dion Te Whetu review the ANZ Premiership after five rounds and should netball introduce video assistant referees?Experts Kruze Tangira and Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to take stock after five weeks of the ANZ Premiership. Which team has surprised them most? And international umpire Gareth Fowler on whether a video assistant referee would be beneficial in netball.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2023-04-0842 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsHow startups can use Treasure FI cash management platform to reduce risk and increase yieldsWith interest rates increasing, founders need ways to safely improve yields on cash. Ben Verschuere, Co-Founder and CIO of Treasure FI (https://treasure.tech), talks about how startups can use this cash management platform to reduce risk and increase yields.
Kruze Cares More - We take our clients' success (https://kruzeconsulting.com/reviews) - and happiness - seriously. Kruze has worked with hundreds of early-stage companies, many of which have gone on to raise tens to hundreds of millions in venture financing - and a number of which have been successfully acquired by major public companies.
2023-03-0721 min
Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and PreventionThe Role of Discovery Referees with Diana KruzeIn this episode, Diana Kruze, Case Manager for the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and host Jason Harper of Miles Mediation & Arbitration, discuss the practice of discovery referees, also known as Special Masters. Diana gives listeners an overview of the practice and discusses the values and skills one should have as a practitioner.
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2023-02-1529 min
Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and PreventionThe Role of Discovery Referees with Diana KruzeIn this episode, Diana Kruze, Case Manager for the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and host Jason Harper of Miles Mediation & Arbitration, discuss the practice of discovery referees, also known as Special Masters. Diana gives listeners an overview of the practice and discusses the values and skills one should have as a practitioner.
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2023-02-1529 min
2023-01-192h 18
This Week in StartupsManaging your cash reserves | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1644Kruze COO Scott Orn is back with Jason to educate founders on how to get the most out of their cash reserves. (0:00)
(0:00) Your fiduciary duty to protect and invest your cash responsibly + developing an investment policy
(8:00) Evaluating your chart of accounts + Jason's credit card hack
(12:30) Final thoughts for founders going into 2023
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2022-12-2116 minThis Week in StartupsFinancial info to include in your pitch deck | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1640Kruze COO Scott Orn is back with Jason to explain the MOST important financial information that founders should include in their pitch deck (
(0:00) Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason to discuss the role of financial information in your pitch deck
(11:02) Conveying your vision with numbers
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2022-12-1722 minThis Week in StartupsHow to send effective investor updates | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1632Kruze COO Scott Orn is back with Jason to explain how founders can nail their investor updates!
(0:00) Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason to discuss the MOST important metrics and information that founders should include in their investor updates to make them concise and effective
(11:49) Other non-financial items to include
(14:50) How to break bad news to investors
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2022-12-0924 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsBenjamin Döpfner of Vesto explains how Vesto can help startups manage capitalBenjamin Döpfner of Vesto (https://www.getvesto.com) talks about cash management strategies and explains how Vesto can help startups get a better yield on their cash while maintaining liquidity and preserving their capital.
Learn more about why we are one of the best accounting, tax and bookkeeping firms serving VC-backed companies by visiting the Kruze Consulting reviews page. Or, visit the Kruze website to find information about the Best Startup Credit Cards (https://kruzeconsulting.com/best-startup-credit-cards) or learn what the average startup CEO salary is. Trust Kruze Consulting for great podcasts like this one, and other great content d...
2022-12-0822 minThis Week in StartupsManaging Finances in a Recession: Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1622Jason welcomes back Kruze COO Scott Orn for another edition of Startup Finance Basics! Jason and Scott break down the state of the market (0:00), 2023 budget planning (9:21), and how to nail investor comms! (14:58)
(0:00) Jason welcomes Kruze COO Scott Orn and they discuss the state of startups and VC
(9:21) What a 2023 budget plan should look like at a Seed stage startup
(14:58) Bias for action, investor comms
2022-11-2920 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsManik Suri explains how Therma prevents equipment issues by providing 24/7 monitoringManik Suri, founder and CEO, explains how Therma (https://www.hellotherma.com) helps prevent refrigeration issues by providing 24/7 equipment monitoring for companies that use refrigeration, like restaurants, schools, groceries, hospitals, and more.
Kruze Consulting is a leader in Startup Tax (https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-taxes) Filings, Payroll Tax Savings from R&D Tax Credits, professional advice and more! Find out why hundreds of seed and venture funded startups trust Kruze Consulting’s tax experts, software and process to save them time and hassle.
2022-11-0928 min
2022-10-201h 02
House Of KruzeHouze Of Kruze Vol.3Vol.3 of Houze Of Kruze - I dug into my vinyl crates for this one. Mostly tribal vibes and some favorite classics mixed in.
2022-08-201h 05
House Of KruzeHouse Of Kruze Vol.2Hour long mix featuring underground house sounds, Kate Bush, my Beyonce remix, and my unreleased track Go Outside.
2022-07-151h 02
House Of KruzeLive @ BEEFCAKE Pride 2022First part of my set from Beefcake - Pride Edition Norfok, Va 6/18/22
2022-06-231h 11
2022-05-2846 min
Earmark Podcast | Earn Free Accounting CPEHow to get a fully remote accounting job according to Scott Orn of Kruze ConsultingSign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast:https://earmarkcpe.comDownload the Earmark CPE App:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guest, Scott Orn, Chief Operating Officer, CFAWebsite: https://kruzeconsulting.com/scott-orn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottornLearn more about Kruze Consultinghttps://kruzeconsulting.com/Connect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver
2022-03-0940 min
This Week in StartupsCrypto accounting for startups | Finance Basics with Kruze Consulting’s Scott Orn | E1339Crypto is reaching the mainstream, which has major implications for crypto and traditional startups alike. Kruze Consulting COO Scott Orn joins to discuss what regulation and taxes actually apply to crypto (3:17), recent improvements in crypto accounting infrastructure (8:24), appropriately documenting crypto holdings (21:25) and more! With crypto market capitalizations rivaling large cap tech companies, the IRS wants its due. This is a great crash course for properly documenting crypto and avoiding future fines.
2021-12-0635 min
Crypto accounting for startups | Finance Basics with Kruze Consulting’s Scott Orn | E1339Crypto is reaching the mainstream, which has major implications for crypto and traditional startups alike. Kruze Consulting COO Scott Orn joins to discuss what regulation and taxes actually apply to crypto (3:17), recent improvements in crypto accounting infrastructure (8:24), appropriately documenting crypto holdings (21:25) and more! With crypto market capitalizations rivaling large cap tech companies, the IRS wants its due. This is a great crash course for properly documenting crypto and avoiding future fines.
2021-12-0635 minEnd of year startup accounting checklist | Finance Basics with Kruze Consulting’s Scott Orn | E1334Kruze Consulting COO Scott Orn shares the seven tasks founders need to complete before years end. Jason and Scott discuss efficiently navigating compliance and tax deadlines, taking advantage of tax incentives for VC-backed startups, financial planning and more.
2021-11-2924 min
This Week in StartupsEnd of year startup accounting checklist | Finance Basics with Kruze Consulting’s Scott Orn | E1334Kruze Consulting COO Scott Orn shares the seven tasks founders need to complete before years end. Jason and Scott discuss efficiently navigating compliance and tax deadlines, taking advantage of tax incentives for VC-backed startups, financial planning and more.
2021-11-2924 min
This Week in StartupsHow to hire anywhere in the world (legally) | Finance Basics with Kruze Consulting’s Scott Orn | E1326Remote work unlocked massive hiring opportunities for startups, but also creates new compliance challenges. In this episode, Kruze Consulting COO Scott Orn joins to explain how startups should navigate remote work. They discuss PEOs, sales tax, and tax credits.
2021-11-1524 minHow to hire anywhere in the world (legally) | Finance Basics with Kruze Consulting’s Scott Orn | E1326Remote work unlocked massive hiring opportunities for startups, but also creates new compliance challenges. In this episode, Kruze Consulting COO Scott Orn joins to explain how startups should navigate remote work. They discuss PEOs, sales tax, and tax credits.
2021-11-1524 min
This Week in StartupsHow to simplify diligence & avoid fraud | Finance Basics with Kruze Consulting’s Scott Orn | E1321In this hot funding environment, both investors and founders benefit from startups having all the finance basics covered. In this episode, Kruze Consulting COO Scott Orn joins to explain how to prepare for diligence and avoid fraud. They discuss common blockers in diligence (10:19), the benefits of tight financials (23:31) and more!
2021-11-0832 minHow to simplify diligence & avoid fraud | Finance Basics with Kruze Consulting’s Scott Orn | E1321In this hot funding environment, both investors and founders benefit from startups having all the finance basics covered. In this episode, Kruze Consulting COO Scott Orn joins to explain how to prepare for diligence and avoid fraud. They discuss common blockers in diligence (10:19), the benefits of tight financials (23:31) and more!
2021-11-0832 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 6 - NZ Men's players Kruze Tangira & Junior Levi discuss the Cadbury Series v the Silver Ferns(9 Oct 2020) New Zealand Men's captain Kruze Tangira, co-coach Tania Anderson, and shooter Junior Levi join Bridget Tunnicliffe to discuss the upcoming Cadbury Series against the Silver Ferns and how Junior is getting on in quarantine. www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0615 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 3 - Former Silver Fern Jodi Brown & Kruze Tangira preview ANZ final + who'll make the Ferns?(19 Aug 2020) Former Silver Fern Jodi Brown and New Zealand men's vice-captain Kruze Tangira chat to Bridget Tunnicliffe about the 2020 ANZ Premiership. Who do they think will walk away with the title when the Pulse meet the Tactix in Invercargill on Sunday? And there's one surprising bolter they're tipping could make the Silver Ferns' squad next week.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0624 min
Crypto Centz PodcastEpisode 447: "Bitcoin is the most powerful thing to come into Politics in US History." My interview w/Dr. Jack KruzeMy interview with Dr. Jack Kruze was simply amazing. By far it is one of our most intriguing interviews that takes two subjects of Medicine and Bitcoin and seemingly pairs them together in so many defined parallels. Dr. Kruze is disrupting medicine medicine and the business of medicine with Bitcoin and out of the box thinking. Check out this powerful show. Follow Dr. Kruze at @drjackkruze and @cryptocoffee
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2021-06-2544 min
Awakening Entrepreneur PodcastKruze - Unlearning From The Matrix - GNG #36Kruze is a divine Being who made a choice, beyond this form, to anchor light for all of Life on this plane and fulfill his role in The Great Unlearning for humanity, and the evolution of this beautiful planet. Through his ascension journey and recognition and embodiment of his divine inheritance, the old models of “success” could no longer exist in truth.
2021-06-211h 09
Series TeaScott Orn: Manage Your Finances Like Kruze ConsultingThis week we’re having tea with Scott Orn, COO at Kruze Consulting, a startup CFO consulting firm. Prior to joining Kruze, where he runs the Venture Debt consulting practice, Scott was a Partner at Lighthouse Capital and has been part of deals like Upwork, Impossible Foods, and Freshbooks.
2021-04-2152 minBudgets, models & what investors are looking for with Scott Orn | Kruze Consulting Startup Finance BasicsCheck out the Finance Basics Playlist: https://rb.gy/zezgtb
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2021-02-1229 minFive things you need to nail to scale with Scott Orn | Kruze Consulting Startup Finance BasicsCheck out the Finance Basics Playlist: https://rb.gy/zezgtb
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2021-02-0523 minStartup taxes deep dive with Scott Orn | Kruze Consulting Startup Finance BasicsCheck out Kruze Consulting: https://kruzeconsulting.com/twist
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2021-01-2928 minHow to ace diligence & avoid common mistakes with Scott Orn | Kruze Consulting Startup Finance BasicsCheck out Kruze Consulting: https://kruzeconsulting.com/twist
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2021-01-2232 min
Eloquent DiDon MusicKruze 45 X Eloquent DiDon - Set Trend (Official Audio)Kruze 45 X Eloquent DiDon - Set Trend (Official Audio) by Eloquent DiDon Music
2020-11-0203 min
Uncharted Podcast#39 Scott Orn, The Top 3 Important Finance Mistakes Startups MakeThis week's episode featuring Scott Orn from Kruze Consulting is brought to you by Oracle Netsuite (Sign up for a personalized product tour at www.netsuite.com/scale).
Scott runs Operations at Kruze Consulting, a fast growing Startup CFO Consulting firm that works with over 250 startup clients. Kruze is based in San Francisco with clients across the United States. In addition to his Operations responsibilities, Scott runs the Venture Debt Consulting practice at Kruze.
Before Kruze Consulting, Scott was a Partner at Lighthouse Capital, a private debt fund that lends to startups. In addition, Scott r...
2020-10-0631 min
The Silicon Valley Podcast043 Preparing to Raise Venture Capital with COO of Kruze Consulting Scott OrnWe have Scott Orn on the show. Scott runs Operations at Kruze Consulting, a fast-growing Startup CFO Consulting firm that works with over 160 startup clients. Kruze is based in San Francisco with clients in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York. In addition to his Operations responsibilities, Scott runs the Venture Debt Consulting practice at Kruze.
In his spare time, Scott publishes the Founders & Friends Podcast, which interviews Startup CEO's, Investors and other service providers in the startup ecosystem.
Before Kruze Consulting, Scott was a Partner at Lighthouse Capital, a pr...
2020-06-1044 min
Fintech Podcast: 8topod the 8topuz Financial Technology Podcast Hosted by Anthony MunnsScott Orn: Kruze ConsultingOn this episode of 8topod Fintech Podcast we meet Scott Orn: Kruze Consulting
Kruze Consulting provides CFO consulting to funded startups. Kruze handles accounting, finance, HR & tax for startups who have raised over $2B in VC.
Podcast: Founders and Friends
2020-05-2020 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastFueling Fintech Startup Growth Via Funding and Tech Tools with Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting: Ep 88On this episode, we cover two crucial topics for startups, and particularly fintech startups. The first is insight on obtaining VC funding as a fintech, while the second is the growth benefits of utilizing powerful tech tools. Our guest is Scott Orn, who is the COO of tech-startup accounting experts Kruze Consulting. Scott has worked on the funding side of many different businesses across startup hubs in NYC, San Francisco, and beyond. Kruze utilizes tech tools to help them best serve their clients interested in accounting services for startups. Find show notes and more at: h...
2020-02-1439 min
TechChill PodcastEpisode 6: Building a heavy-lifting Drone: The story of Aerones by Dainis Kruze In Today's episode, we have drones. Big drones. Dainis Kruze is a co-founder of Aerones, the company that builds heavy-lifting drones for firefighting, building, cleaning, and wind turbine maintenance. In this talk, he shares his experience in building a drone company from scratch.
Speaker: Dainis Kruze, Co-Founder of Aerones
2019-12-1216 min
The Tim McKernan ShowThe Tim McKernan Show Ep. 291 – Katy KruzeRadio personality, Katy Kruze, is the guest on this episode of The Tim McKernan Show. Tim and Katy discuss her career and the business side of radio. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley Mark Hannah - Evergreen Wealth Strategies James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Johnny Londoff Chevrolet Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow or Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2019-11-111h 07
The Top Talent and Immigration ShowDiscovering the Value of Immigrant Talent with Scott OrnThere are many things that contribute to the success of a company. The element most common across differing industries is people. This week’s guest knows that as well as anyone. Scott Orn is in control of Operations at Kruze Consulting, an emerging Startup CFO Consulting company in the San Francisco area. Kruze works with over 160 startup clients. Scott also runs the Venture Debt Consulting practice at the company. He is also the publisher of the Founders & Friends Podcast, the show that interviews Startup CEOs and investors. This week host Kaushik Ranchod sits down with Sco...
2019-10-1635 min
Eloquent DiDon MusicKruze 45 x Eloquent DiDon - Tremendous (Official Audio)Kruze 45 x Eloquent DiDon - Tremendous (Official Audio) by Eloquent DiDon Music
2019-02-2103 min
Publishing Farm WeekliesThe Girl Who Saved Tomorrow – J. R. Kruze – Book UniversesThe Girl Who Saved Tomorrow – J. R. Kruze – Book Universes Published: Jan 2019 Characters: Orissa Kane, Steve Kane, Abe Smythe, Unnamed “marketing buddy” Main Story Structure: Action-Adventure Secondary Structure: Romance Theme: “Appearances don’t make Actuality.” Main Setting: 1950’s Airfield Sequel to: The Girl Who Built Tomorrow Related Fiction: Mind Timing, When the Dreamer Dreamed […]
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2019-01-2907 min
Publishing Farm WeekliesA Dog Named Kat – J. R. Kruze Fiction – Book UniversesEditor’s Notes: A Dog Named Kat – Fiction by J. R. Kruze Published: Jan 2019 Characters: Cathy, Kat, Dad, Dad’s Intern (Eveyln) Main Story Structure: Mystery Secondary Structure: Adventure Theme: “The world continues on because of love.” Main Setting: Cathy’s home, “Land of Clues” Related Fiction: Max Says No, A Nervous Butt, Voices Related Non-Fiction: Strangest Secret […]
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2019-01-2607 min
Publishing Farm WeekliesThe Saga of Erotika Jones 01 – J. R. Kruze – Book UniversesThe Saga of Erotika Jones 01 – J. R. Kruze – Book Universes Published: Jan 2019 Characters: Erotika Jones, Sy, unnamed villains, doctor, unnamed boyfriend Main Story Structure: Mystery Secondary Structure: Adventure Theme: Respect and trust are earned by action Main Setting: Jones’ apartment, U.S.S Ponce, Brooklyn Naval Yard Next in Series: The Saga of Erotika […]
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2019-01-1407 min
Eloquent DiDon MusicEloquent DiDon - My Way (Prod. By Kruze 45)Eloquent DiDon - My Way (Prod. By Kruze 45) by Eloquent DiDon Music
2019-01-1302 min
Publishing Farm WeekliesA World Gone Reverse – by J. R. Kruze – Book UniversesA World Gone Reverse – by J. R. Kruze – Editor’s Notes Published: Jan 2019 Characters: Chaz, Hami, Carol, Jean, Rochelle (Chuck’s daughter), unnamed villains Main Story Structure: Mystery Secondary Structure: Romance Theme: Ideas and concepts are timeless. Main Setting: Food truck, “Chuck’s Place” Co-author: S. H. Marpel Sequel to: Ham & Chaz Related Fiction: […]
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2019-01-1007 min
The Accounting PodcastHow Kruze Consulting is specializing and automating, leading the way in accounting & finance for startupsScott runs Operations at Kruze Consulting, a fast growing Startup CFO Consulting firm that works with over 160 startup clients. Kruze is based in San Francisco with clients in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York. In addition to his Operations responsibilities, Scott runs the Venture Debt Consulting practice at Kruze. In his spare time, Scott publishes the Founders & Friends Podcast, which interviews Startup CEO's, Investors and Other Service Providers in the Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn. Show Notes(2:05) Learn how Scott made the move from investment ban...
2018-10-1322 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsMichael Chapp of Utomic on Startup Hardware & Giving Back to the Community through EntrepreneurshipMichael Chapp of Utomic (https://www.utomic.com/) talks about the entrepreneurial journey and his Company's iphone protection hardware. Utomic has a community focus in addition to being a successful startup and Michael shares their programs in the podcast. It's an inspirational story about how a startup can help build the community and great products.
2018-10-0830 min
KING LENZ ENTERTAINMENTKruze 45 - Wrong Move - (Prod. by Eloquent) 2018Kruze 45 - Wrong Move - (Prod. by Eloquent) 2018 by KING LENZ ENTERTAINMENT
2018-03-3002 min
EAST FORMS Drum & BassEurythmia Episode 01 by Kruze // EAST FORMS Drum&BassCareful selection of artisan beats and bass lines - Eurythmia Episode 01 by Kruze // EAST FORMS Drum&Bass
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Tracklist:
Akkrid & Distrikt - Stand Off [Dispatch Recordings]
Section x Jaybee - Like That [Locked Up Music]
Shyun - Digital Circus [Critical Music]
Need For Mirrors - Lo Walk [Dispatch Recordings]
Mayhem & Logam - Centuria (Amoss Remix) [Santoku Records]
Need For Mirrors - 808 Mindstate [Fokuz Recordings]
Reso - Tiberium [RX0]
Control Change - Jungle Techno VIP [BNC Express]
Green...
2017-11-1759 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsDevon Tivona of Pana - Combining a Travel App & In-App Virtual Assistant to Solve Travel ProblemsDevon Tivona of Pana (https://pana.com) discusses how Pana combines mobile app technology and virtual travel assistants to make travel easy. Although Pana is for business travel, I used it on a recent vacation and loved it. Recently Pana added features for corporate recruiters to make coordinating candidate travel simple.
2017-06-2833 min
EAST FORMS Drum & BassKruze Promo Mix // EAST FORMS Drum&BassBurning selection blazing with massive bass lines and flaring rhythms
Kruze
[Hong Kong]
Raised on Southern New Zealand DnB, Kruze grew up with his head in the record bins discovering the likes of Noisia, Black Sun Empire, The Upbeats and High Contrast.
A penchant for Hi-Fi developed his sense for melodic liquid
and experimental neurofunk that pushes the boundaries.
Living in Hong Kong, Kruze has played the underground club circuit of
Oma, Basement, XXX and 9/F for the likes of Heavy HK, Soul Healing, Unchained, Synthetik and MIST. His most recent...
2017-06-211h 04Kruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsVincent Turner of Uno Home Loans - Fintech in Australia & the USVincent Turner of Uno Home Loans (https://unohomeloans.com.au) is a Fintech pioneer in Australia & the US. Vincent's latest company, Uno Home Loans, is dramatically simplifying the Australian mortgage process by making it completely digital. The company is growing rapidly and is backed by some of the largest institutions in Australian Finance.
In the podcast we discuss the evolution of Fintech, some of the lessons Vincent learned at his last two companies and how he has applied them to Uno.
2017-02-1334 minKruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for StartupsJohn Pettus of Fiskkit on a Better Way to Discuss the NewsJohn Pettus is the Founder & CEO of Fiskkit, which is developing a better way to discuss the news. Fiskkit is a social enterprise that has created a commentary and fact checking system for the Internet. John came by to discuss the election and how Fiskkit will help people on the Internet have more productive and respectful discussions in the future.
2016-10-1933 min
2016-06-2903 min
KING LENZ ENTERTAINMENTKRUZE 45 - MAN DESERVE THISKRUZE 45 - MAN DESERVE THIS by KING LENZ ENTERTAINMENT
2016-06-2903 min
2016-06-2602 min
KING LENZ ENTERTAINMENTKRUZE 45 Ft. SHARKIE - KRUZE 45 - MAN DESERVE THISKRUZE 45 Ft. SHARKIE - KRUZE 45 - MAN DESERVE THIS by KING LENZ ENTERTAINMENT
2016-06-2603 min
KING LENZ ENTERTAINMENTKruze 45 & Eloquent - Mama Seh - Nuh Response ProductionKruze 45 & Eloquent - Mama Seh - Nuh Response Production by KING LENZ ENTERTAINMENT
2016-06-1402 min
2016-05-2402 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#390 Music by Run Jenny, Together Soul, PJ Brunson, Valerie Pierce, Tracy Colletto, Kathleen Kruze, Iris & MemoryfieldTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Run Jenny - Oh I Together Soul - The Quiet Needle PJ Brunson - Congaree Valerie Pierce - Beautiful Inside Tracy Colletto - It's Over Kathleen Kruze - Let Go Iris & Memoryfield - Wolves For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor:Get music by Debra Hadraba at: Visit our Sponsor: Get Music by Tracy Colletto at:
2016-05-1829 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#368 Music by Daughter & Son, Lauren Gilliam, Susan Giacona, Joy Adler, Lizzy Diane, Nicki Kris, Laurie McClain, Kathleen KruzeTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit
This show includes the following songs:
Daughter & Son - Daughter & Son
Lauren Gilliam - Is Life So Small
Susan Giacona - Kindness Matters
Joy Adler - Belonging
Lizzy Diane - ISFP
Nicki Kris - Together We Stand
Laurie McClain - We Were All Babies
Kathleen Kruze - Swimming Against the Tide
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2016-04-1836 min