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Scale by Numbers PodcastDecoding Digital Assets: Navigating Crypto, Blockchain, and the Future of Finance with David DossIn this episode of Scale By Numbers, host James Vanreusel speaks with David Doss, the founder and managing director of CKC Management, about the evolving fintech landscape and the future of blockchain in the global financial system. Doss shares his insights on asset and program management in the digital asset and blockchain space, and how organizations can navigate crypto payments and investments. Read more...2025-02-2032 min
Scale by Numbers PodcastRethinking Scale, AI, and the Future of Work with Rishad TobaccowalaIn this episode of Scale By Numbers, host James Vanreusel speaks with Rishad Tobaccowala, a seasoned business strategist, speaker, and author, about the changing nature of scale, the impact of AI, and the future of work. Tobaccowala shares his insights on how businesses and individuals can thrive in a rapidly evolving technological and economic landscape, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new models of scale and leveraging the power of AI. Read More...
2025-01-2241 min
Scale by Numbers PodcastThe Legal Side of Scaling with Corporate Attorney Rich McDerbyIn this episode of Scale By Numbers, host James Vanreusel sits down with Rich McDerby, a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, to discuss the legal landscape for startups and businesses seeking to scale up. McDerby, an expert in corporate law, especially in the VC and emerging company space, shares insights on navigating the complexities of legal issues, optimizing businesses for sale, and preparing for a successful exit.
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Scale by Numbers PodcastThe Legal Side of Scaling with Corporate Attorney Rich McDerbyIn this episode of Scale By Numbers, host James Vanreusel sits down with Rich McDerby, a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, to discuss the legal landscape for startups and businesses seeking to scale. McDerby, an expert in corporate law, especially in the VC and emerging company space, shares insights on navigating the complexities of legal issues, optimizing businesses for sale, and preparing for a successful exit.
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Scale by Numbers PodcastProfit and Purpose: Relevance Ventures' Strategy with Cameron NewtonIn this episode, James Vanreusel interviews Cameron Newton, an investment manager and founding member of Relevance Ventures. Cameron shares his background, starting as an investment banker before transitioning into venture capital. Read More Here...2024-10-1229 min
Scale by Numbers PodcastVibes and Growth: The Unique Approach of Hustle Fund with Eric Bahn
In this episode, James Vanreusel interviews Eric Bahn, the Co-founder, General partner and hustler at Hustle Fund. Read More Here...
2024-10-1243 min
Scale by Numbers PodcastRevolutionizing Banking with AI: Insights from Marshall Hawks
In this episode, James Vanreusel joins Marshall Hawks, who leads the Northern California technology relationship management team at SV, in a discussion that revolves around the role of venture debt providers, particularly Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), in supporting companies at various stages of their life cycle. Read More Here...
2024-10-1246 min
ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel – Diving into the Employee Tax Credit (ERC). What Is It and Could You Be Eligible?Looking for an outsourced accountant for your professional services firm?
Russell Benaroya with Stride services can help, Read More Here...
2024-10-1206 min
ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - The Audit Process
In this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses his experience with the audit process for both for-profit and non-profit companies in the health and tech sectors. Audits are complex and intricate. At times, they can seem like a looming task, but the purpose of an audit is not to create extra work for your Finance Team. Ultimately, in the end with a positive result, it can make your company more profitable, and attractive to investors and stakeholders. Read More Here...2024-08-3107 min
ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Taking your startup to the next level
In this episode of Ask A CFO, James Vanreusel and Steve Matthews offer advice to early-stage founders who are wanting to take their businesses to the next level. Each of them shares nuggets of wisdom about what they've discovered from their past mistakes and examine the essential elements of a successful business. They emphasize the importance of developing your team, leveraging experts, implementing software and procedures, and effectively utilizing resources. Read More Here...
2024-08-3113 min
ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Winning Hiring Strategies in the Great ResignationIn this episode of Ask A CFO, we discuss the challenges of hiring. With the employment rate at a record low, how do you find qualified candidates during the great resignation? Covid has had a huge impact on so many areas of our lives and hiring is an area that continues to be affected.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Why Companies Need a CFOThe CFO acts as a quarterback for the internal functions and structure of the finance team. All of this is to keep the company on a growth track, eliminate risks, and attract and keep investors and donors happy and excited about your business.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - What to Do When Your Q1 Budget Goes AwryIn this Episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses the topic of reforecasting and rebudgeting should you miss your budgets at the end of Q1.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Venture Studios Unleashed: Insights from Jake Hurwitz of Gallery PartnersJake Hurwitz started his first company at 8 years old, a skateboard repair company. It failed miserably. But at 18 he started a design agency and made his way into the venture studio space in 2017. In 2018 he started the Global Startup Studio Network, which later sold to the Global Accelerator Network. He now consults with about 120 studios around the world with Gallery Partners. He’s here to teach us all a lot about the venture studio space, and why it has changed SO much in the past 6 months alone.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Understanding Sales Pipelines, Expenses, and Cash LiquidityIn this episode of "Ask a CFO," James discusses the interplay between sales pipelines, expenses, and cash liquidity. Cash is the lifeblood of any organization, and it's crucial to manage both the inflow and outflow of cash effectively. Expenses are highlighted as typically predictable, especially when not scaling or hiring new personnel. In contrast, sales can be unpredictable, underscoring the importance of maintaining a well-structured sales pipeline.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Understanding Employer Health BenefitsIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses the topic of employer covered benefits.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Top Project Management Tools for Small TeamsIt's impossible to get everything done and keep projects organized! Or is it? In this Ask A CFO episode, James covers how he structures his projects and the techniques and tools he employs to eliminate bottlenecks.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Top Finance and Accounting ToolsIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel discusses more corporate finance questions focusing this week on finance and accounting tools for small to medium sized business.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - The Perfect Timing for Hiring a CFOIn this episode, James tackles a question that is often questioned by many founders and CEO: When should I bring in a CFO? We'll explore that as the answer isn't one-size-fits-all.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - The First 90 Days as a Start-Up CFOThis episode of Ask a CFO features "The First 90 days of a CFO during a new engagement"
Vanreusel Ventures helps young companies invest early in the financial infrastructure that will enable them to scale efficiently.
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2024-08-2505 min
ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Strategies to Avoid Large Tax BillsIn this episode of Ask a CFO, Co-Founder of Stride Services, Russell Benaroya was our special host. He and James discuss strategic tax planning, and how to prepare through the year.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Smart Pricing Strategies in Economic DownturnsIn this episode of Ask A CFO, we discuss the dicey and sometimes taboo topic of --RAISING PRICES! EEEK. Why would you do such a thing? Well, sometimes you have to just to stay afloat because when there is a downturn, that doesn't exclude Y-O-U. We are all "in it together," right? So if you or your business is experiencing expenses tied to inflation, increasing overheads, and narrowing profit margins, or even better, your team is just betting faster with higher output, it may be time to raise your pricing.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Should I prioritize growth, profitability, or long-term sustainability?In this episode, we tackle a question that often plagues startups and companies alike when they're raising funds or engaging with investors: Should they prioritize growth, profitability, or long-term sustainability? We'll explore each term individually, dissecting the implications and considerations associated with them.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Scenario Analysis for Cash Cushion PlanningIn this episode of "Ask a CFO," the host addresses the question of how to manage finances when expenses remain constant but sales are inconsistent. The focus is on understanding different scenarios, including the base case, best case, and worst case.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Non-Profit Strategies in Today's ClimateIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel discusses more corporate finance questions focusing this week on non profit organizations.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Navigating Treasury ManagementWelcome to another episode of the Ask a CFO podcast. In this episode, James Vanreusel, CEO and founder of Vanreusel Ventures, explores the topic of treasury management and provides insights into the current state of the banking industry.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Mastering Restricted Funding ReportingIn the dynamic world of nonprofits, where purpose and impact drive every endeavor, managing restricted funding can sometimes be a labyrinthine challenge. Join us as we delve into the intricate landscape of tracking and reporting restricted funding, unraveling complexities and revealing strategies for a streamlined process.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Managing Donor-Restricted Funds for Non-ProfitsIn this episode of "Ask a CFO," James discusses how non-profit organizations can manage funds with donor restrictions, ensuring accurate reporting and transparency. He highlights the use of accounting software and the importance of time tracking. James also shares some useful ways to track fund releases, the significance of managing the balance sheet to avoid negative restricted assets, and the need to include and accurately track restricted funding in the budget over time.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Key Finance KPIs ExplainedIn this Episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel discusses more corporate finance questions focusing this week on finance and accounting KPIs and metrics.
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2024-08-2505 min
ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Investor - Friendly Strategies for SuccessIn today's episode, we delve into the venture capital world and explore the question, "How do I make my VC's life easier?" Whether you're a company seeking to build a strong relationship with venture capitalists or a portfolio company aiming to meet their needs, this episode has got you covered.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Insights from a Lead Channel Account Executive - Joel Lacayo from RipplingVanreusel Ventures is a member of several networking groups in San Francisco, and one of the main questions we get is "what is the best payroll provider or HR software? There are so many options, that it can be hard for a smaller business to choose one. They have different setups, and need different features. In this week's Scale By Numbers podcast episode, we take a deep dive into Rippling with their Lead Channel Account Executive Joel Lacayo. Joel discusses what makes Rippling unique, how they support companies throughout every stage of their business and what they have in sto...2024-08-2534 min
ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - How to Prepare for an AuditVanreusel Ventures supports and guides our clients through the audit process and everything that comes along with it: Prep, expectation and completion.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - How to Cut Administrative Costs in Your Start-UpOne of the most important things to remember when running a start up with limited resources, is that every expense is on the chopping block every month. As we all know we live in the world of subscriptions and it is very easy to let them get out of control. If you want to keep expenses flat, to maximize profitability, you want to take some of the money from elsewhere, to invest in areas that are really going to help you as you scale. To do this, you need to go through your p&l, your chart of accounts, e...2024-08-2503 min
ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - How Can a CFO Build Deeper Relationships with Investors?In this episode of Ask a CFO, , James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses building strong relationships with investors by learning how to offer them benefits unique to your business.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - How a CFO Supports Post-Series A-B FundingCFOs are a thinking partner to the CEO. I have said it multiple times. When you are dealing with fundraising of any kind, you must have support in your back pocket to assist with your financial functionality. Ideally, you want to start getting help from a CFO at least six months before your fundraising efforts, BUT most times, it's better late than never. Investors need complete visibility and 100% of the CEO's time. If you do not have your due diligence in order, your numbers straight, your finance team is working together as one....you will find yourself with friction...2024-08-2504 min
ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Finance's Role in Evaluating New BusinessIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel discusses more corporate finance questions. This week the subject is the role of a finance department in evaluating new business opportunities.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Extend Your Runway: No Dilution No New FundingIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel, founder and CEO at Vanreusel Ventures, delves into a question that plagues many startups and nonprofits in their early stages: How can they extend their runway without dilution or raising another round of funding? James outlines three insightful strategies to achieve this goal, offering valuable advice for founders and leaders seeking to secure their organization's financial future.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Evaluating the whys when it comes to switching vendorsIn the episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel discusses more corporate finance questions focusing this week on what to do when you need to change vendors.
Vendors and service providers should fix problems, not create them. When thinking about whether a switch is the right move, the first questions you should ask your self is will someone else do it better, faster, and fit within the company culture.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Employee Stock Options w/Carta XCarta launched CartaX in January, its a network, an ecosystem that brings companies, with lots of employees stock options together with investors. It allows investors to come in and buy employee stock options in a structured way from the company.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Effective Strategies to Eliminate Company DebtsIn this episode of "Ask a CFO," we talk about the crucial question of how to strategize to get all your company's debt paid. It might not sound like the wildest ride in the financial theme park, but managing debt is crucial for success, and our host has some insights to share.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Effective Non-Profit FundraisingIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses the topic how a young non profit organization can begin their due diligence and begin to raise money.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Discussing Annual BonusesThis episode discusses the topic of whether "annual bonuses tie into company performance?"
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Daily Routines for Corporate Finance SuccessIn this episode of Ask a CFO, James Vanreusel discusses more corporate finance questions, this weeks topic focuses on routine, and preparation for a successful day.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Creating a 5-Year Sustainable Budget for Non-ProfitsIn this episode of "Ask a CFO," James explores how non-profit organizations can create a sustainable budget for the next years, especially when facing a current lack of funding but with plans for future growth. He discusses the importance of providing donors with a projection and then comparing it with the current year’s budget to identify any risks. Finally, he lists what is needed to create a sustainable budget for the future.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Continuous Accounting Close: How to Keep Your Finances Always Up to DateWelcome back to another episode of "Ask a CFO," the discussion centers around the concept of continuous accounting close. The primary focus is on how companies can expedite the monthly, quarterly, or yearly financial close process, aiming to avoid waiting until the end of the month to reconcile and finalize their financial records.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Challenges of Being an Interim CFOIn this episode of Ask a CFO, Co-Founder of Stride Services, Russell Benaroya was our special host. He and James discussed the complexities of working with a “turnaround’ company.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - CFOs - The CEO's Strategic PartnerEvery part of a business, whether Sales, Business Development, Marketing, or People Ops should have someone "in charge." Someone that will ask the tough questions, make the hard decisions, and most important, mitigate risks. The same applies to the finance department. If a growing business doesn't have someone like a CFO protecting the company's financial health, the business will struggle to grow and open itself to fraud.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - CFO Priorities During a CrisisWhen we depending on how good the state of the financials are in, you know, it may take two to three weeks to get there. I would say during those two to three weeks, I would put a concerted effort on on really putting every expense on the chopping block, and seeing if it needs to go on on.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - CEO's Role in Monthly Financial CloseBeing a CEO feels like you're juggling 30 things at once, so one of the best things you can do (for your sanity) is recognizing which tasks can be allocated to other people.
With every month-end close process being fundamental, it isn't easy to gauge how much the CEO should be involved and what aspects of the month-end close process can be dished out to others.
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ASK a CFOCFO Strategies for Scaling Non-ProfitsThe Ask a CFO series is a Q & A with CFO James Vanreusel. James answers questions ranging from corporate finance, FP&A, Investor Relations, Professional Development, Business Growth, Fundraising, M& A, and more.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Calculating Cost per Beneficiary for Non-ProfitsIn this episode of "Ask a CFO," James delves into the concept of unit economics and how non-profit organizations can effectively calculate the cost per beneficiary. He explains that this can be done in several ways. James also explains why it is important to calculate the indirect cost rate. Finally, he discusses whether there is a minimum or maximum cost per beneficiary.
The episode provides valuable insights into leveraging unit economics to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of non-profit programs.
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ASK a CFOAsk a CFO with James Vanreusel - Non-Profit Board ProblemsIn this episode of ASK a CFO, James Vanreusel of Vanreusel Ventures discusses Non-profit boards, their common issues, and what to do if one member is causing problems. For small to midsized for-profit and non-profit organizations, having a board of directors is extremely imperative to ensure that the company is running at its optimal level.
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Scale by Numbers Podcast10 Tips to Understand Venture Debt with Trinity Capital Inc.In this episode of Scale by Numbers, James Vanreusel, CEO and Founder of Vanreusel Ventures, sits down with Kevin Zeidan, managing director of Trinity Capital, to demystify venture debt and its role in the startup ecosystem.
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Scale by Numbers PodcastBalancing Fundraising, Wellness, and Marketing with Kate Bradley ChernisLots of talk in this industry sounds like people just yelling “GO GO GO!”. As CEOs and business owners, we would work ourselves to death if we could. Our James VanReusel sat down with Lately CEO Kate Bradley Chernis to talk about how the world of marketing and fundraising intersects with the difficulties that can come with this industry, financially, physically, and mentally.
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Scale by Numbers PodcastHow Developing FounderSuite Led me to Understand the Right Way to Fundraise with FounderSuite’s Nathan BeckfordNathan Beckford | CEO and Founder | FounderSuite
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
This week's guest is an exciting addition to the Vanreusel Ventures Startup Stack; We had the pleasure of chatting with Nathan Beckford, the founder and CEO of Foundersuite. Their mission is straightforward but extremely important- "make awesome tools that help founders build awesome companies."
Raising money is a huge pain point for growing companies, and simplicity and support are what every founder needs when growing a company, and that's precisely why I decided to do this podcast. Nathan also has a podcas...2024-08-0136 min
Scale By NumbersLeveraging Technology: AI and the Banking Landscape with Marshall HawksIn this episode, James Vanreusel joins Marshall Hawks, who leads the Northern California technology relationship management team at SV, in a discussion that revolves around the role of venture debt providers, particularly Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), in supporting companies at various stages of their life cycle. Marshall Hawks from SVB shares insights on their approach to lending, emphasizing that at early stages, they often align with equity funding. As companies progress and achieve milestones, the focus shifts to financial analysis based on specific metrics and trends. Marshall highlights a case involving Planet Labs, where SVB provided capital b...2023-12-2746 min
Scale By NumbersVibes and Growth: The Unique Approach of Hustle Fund with Eric BahnWelcome back to the Scale By Numbers Podcast. In this episode, James Vanreusel interviews Eric Bahn, the Co-founder, General partner and hustler at Hustle Fund.Eric's journey from the heart of Detroit, Michigan, to the epicenter of technology innovation in Silicon Valley is an inspiring one. He's no stranger to hustle, and he's here to share his insights on what it takes to succeed as a founder, investor, and a family man.With a background that includes time at tech giants like Facebook and Instagram, Eric also has a finger on the pulse o...2023-12-1546 min
Scale By NumbersBalancing Profit and Purpose: The Reverse Barbell Strategy of Relevance Ventures with Cameron NewtonWelcome back to the Scale By Numbers Podcast. In this episode, James Vanreusel interviews Cameron Newton, an investment manager and founding member of Relevance Ventures. Cameron shares his background, starting as an investment banker before transitioning into venture capital. Relevance Capital focuses on health and wellness investments, primarily in Series A and Series B stages. They employ a reverse barbell strategy, aiming for high returns with seed investments while also focusing on scaling businesses in the 1 to 10 million revenue range.The conversation then delves into the concept of impact investing. Cameron explains that Relevance Ventures d...2023-11-0729 min
Scale By NumbersFrom fundraising to an exit: unveiling secrets of valuations to business ownersIn this episode, we talk to Bharat Kanodi who helps startup founders and VCs know how much their companies are worth. He has valued over 4000 businesses and signed off on assets worth $2.6 trillion in value. He has appraised unique assets like the Golden Gate Bridge, Atlanta Airport, Uber, Airbnb, Yahoo!, Brooklyn Bridge, and Mirage Casino LV, among many others.Either if you are a founder or an investor, knowing how to properly evaluate a company is essential to a successful round.Key Takeaways from this episode:The 409A valuation Down round and s...2023-03-2937 min
Scale By NumbersCybersecurity: Managing Cyber Hygiene and Evolving Cyber ThreatsIn this episode, we talk to Justin Daniels. Justin is a shareholder, M&A and transactional lawyer at the AmLaw 100 firm Baker Donelson. He works on global clients in cutting edge industries like fintech, Saas, blockchain, drones and autonomous vehicles. Justin helps companies manage cyber risk as part of the M&A process, launching new products, negotiating complex business contracts and managing ransomware and data breaches. He is also a national keynote speaker and TedX speaker, co-hosts the popular She Said Privacy/He Said Security Podcast and is co-author of the Wall Street Journal Best Selling Book, Data Reimagined: Building T...2023-02-2830 min
Scale By NumbersFundraising: Building Relationships Before and After the GiftIn this episode of Scale By Numbers, we talk with Rhea Wong. Rhea is a fundraising consultant, author, and she also has a course called Fundraising Accelerator for non-profits. She uses her 15+ years of fundraising experience to help nonprofits tweak their message, clarify their ideal donor, engage their board, streamline their processes, and make an effective ask. She provides clarity and a plan to move a nonprofits individual donor program forward.Key Takeaways from this episode:How are you attracting ideal donors?What are you doing to cultivate the donor relationship?How to get B...2023-02-1840 min
Scale By NumbersHiring Internationally with NearIn this episode of Scale By Numbers, we talk to Hayden Cohen, a New York based entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Near. Near helps fast growing companies and enterprises scale remote teams with the best talent in Latin America. Hayden started Near in 2020 after hiring remote teammates from Latin America for his startup studio, Effectual Ventures. He leads Product and Go-To Market efforts for Near. Key Takeaways in this episode:How to save time and money hiring with near [13:13]The culture of hiring in Latin America [20:04]The Benefits of hiring talent in Latin America [25:33]Contracts and Comp...2023-02-0746 min
Scale By NumbersThe Economics Era of Values Driven MarketingThe Economics Era of Values-Driven Marketing In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we spoke with David Allison. David has been described as a human values expert, a global researcher and a best-selling author. His company, Valuegraphics, focuses on mapping the core human values of everyone on earth and has spent decades doing research on values-driven data. It’s all about market research, marketing, and what actually makes people tick.David is a national keynote speaker, and Best Seller and author of We Are All The Same Age Now and, most recently, The Death of...2023-01-3138 min
Scale By NumbersHiring During the Great ResignationIn this episode of Ask A CFO with James Vanreusel and Steve Matthews, we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of hiring after disruptive Covid-19-related constraints.Along with the benefits of flexible work and remote job applications, new employment issues have emerged, and many countries are seeing some of their lowest employment rates. We discuss the benefits of recruiting internationally as well as challenges that might interrupt work, such as time zones and flexibility in certain professions.Hire with Near– You can get in touch by going to hirewithnear.com or sending an...2022-09-2311 minScale By NumbersAsk A CFO: Price increases in a DownturnIn this episode of Ask A CFO, host Steve Matthews asks James Vanreusel the difficult questions surrounding raising prices without risking your customers. Are you experiencing expenses tied to inflation, increasing overheads, and narrowing profit margins? You might be thinking you need to increase your prices.But does the fear of losing new customers, or even worse, your long-term customers, keep you awake at night? Well, this episode might help you out. Learn how to communicate price increases with your customers and realize the fear vs rewards when raising your prices.2022-09-2311 min
Scale By NumbersInvesting in the New Frontier of Space ConnectivityInvesting in the New Frontier of Space Connectivity with Katherine MonsonHave you ever wondered how private businesses operate in space? It's difficult to comprehend the technological advancements and innovations in commercial space industries that can truly benefit humans on Earth!In this episode of Scale by Numbers, we speak with Katherine Monson, the Chief Operating Officer for Hedron, who is working on communications infrastructure in space. Hedron is an aerospace company that is developing a hybrid RF and optical relay network in order to improve communication between space and Earth....2022-08-1138 min
Scale By NumbersHow Impact and Sustainable Employment help to Combat Human TraffickingDiana Mao - CEO and Co-Founder of Nomi NetworkIn this episode of scale by numbers, we talk with the co-founder and CEO of Nomi Network, Diana Mao. Diana and two other women passionate about human rights founded Nomi Network to provide economic opportunities for survivors of human trafficking and women at risk of human trafficking. Diana discusses her motivation for founding Nomi Network, the challenges she’s encountered along the way, and the positive impact her foundation has had worldwide. Their partnerships and grants, along with donations received, have enabled them...2022-06-2438 min
Scale By NumbersHow Board Members Support the Success of the Start-Up CEOHow Board Members Support the Success of The Start-Up CEOIn this episode of Scale By Numbers, we have an exciting conversation with Heidi Roizen of Threshold Ventures, who has worked as a venture capitalist for over 20 years. She shares experiences as a board member, giving her incredible insight into the value that a board of directors brings to businesses, small and large. Understand the board of directors' role and their authority in making decisions, what it takes to become a productive board member, along with the challenges a board member ca...2022-06-2437 min
Scale By NumbersBenefits of Building a Strong Relationship with Your Start-Up BankBenefits of Building a Strong Relationship with Your Start-Up BankIn today's discussion, we take a deep dive into banking with Kelly Caviglia, who focuses on supporting startups and creating relationships with early-stage founders at Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC . What are the essential factors you should look at before selecting a bank? What pain points can a startup-focused bank solve? How do you build a relationship with your bank? What You’ll Learn:Finding the right bank for your startup. Getting venture debt...2022-06-1526 min
Scale By NumbersHow to run a nonprofit organization in the tech spaceDiscover the fundamentals of growing a nonprofit in the tech space, and explore the differences between for-profit and nonprofit organizations. How do you set yourself up for success with a nonprofit? In this episode of Scale by Numbers, we talk with co-founder Kevin Barenblat of Fast Forward, a tech accelerator specifically for nonprofits. Fast Forward has accelerated over 70 nonprofits with their unique mentorship, training, and valuable connections. Kevin has a deep understanding of the challenges of nonprofits in tech and shares his experience scaling social impact organizations that collectively have raised over 300 million in fun...2022-05-2941 min
Groeispurters PodcastWat is Start-up Antwerpen? feat. Luc Luwel, Silvia Lenaerts & Lien VanreuselNieuw kanaal: Start-up Antwerp x GroeispurtersWelkom bij de allereerste aflevering van de Start-up Antwerp x Groeispurters podcast! In deze aflevering komen we er achter wat Start-up Antwerp nu eigenlijk inhoudt en hoe dat voor jij in aanraking kan komen met grote ondernemers. Luc Luwel, CEO van VoKa, en Silvia Lenaerts, Vice-rector aan de Universiteit van Antwerpen leiden deze aflevering in en vervolgens gaan we in deel 2 dieper in op wat Start-up nu net inhoudt met Lien Vanreusel, community builder bij Start-up Antwerpen.2022-05-2743 min
Start-up Antwerp x GroeispurtersWat is Start-up Antwerpen? feat. Luc Luwel, Silvia Lenaerts & Lien VanreuselWelkom bij de allereerste aflevering van de Start-up Antwerp x Groeispurters podcast! In deze aflevering komen we er achter wat Start-up Antwerp nu eigenlijk inhoudt en hoe dat voor jij in aanraking kan komen met grote ondernemers. Luc Luwel, CEO van VoKa, en Silvia Lenaerts, Vice-rector aan de Universiteit van Antwerpen leiden deze aflevering in en vervolgens gaan we in deel 2 dieper in op wat Start-up nu net inhoudt met Lien Vanreusel, community builder bij Start-up Antwerpen.2022-05-2743 min
Scale By NumbersDeep Dive into productivity, goal setting and living the "double-win."The OverviewDo you struggle to find a balance between your work and personal life? Do you find yourself up at 3 am thinking about tomorrow’s tasks? You do not need to sacrifice your personal life for career success – you need to plan strategically and more effectively! In this episode of Scale by Numbers, we talk with Blake Stratton, a business consultant at Full Focus, a performance coaching company that has worked with nearly 1000 businesses. Full Focus helps businesses build strategies for their companies to succeed and aims to help its clients find peace...2022-05-111h 01
Scale By NumbersThe Impact and Potential of Venture Philanthropy with Robin Bruce of Dove Tail Impact Foundation.The Overview:How to find investment opportunities? How to prepare for an investment? What are the barriers to growth and how do you scale?In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we are excited to talk with Robin Bruce, president of the Dovetail Impact Foundation, where the team invests their time, treasure, and talent into organizations that promote human flourishing. They have supported numerous causes and organizations for over 25 years and have plentiful experience funding and scaling organizations.Robin explains the foundation's investment model and how she applies it to achieve...2022-04-2735 min
Scale By NumbersGetting Real about Market Psychology with Daily Dirt Nap creator Jared DillianRunning a company is just about the most difficult thing you can do. So when we get a hold of someone who has done the work and knows what it takes, we listen. Jared Dillian is an author, the creator of the Daily Dirtnap, and the host of The Jared Dillian Show and 'Be Smart" Podcast. He is here to join us as we talk about market psychology, from creating your own luck to what it takes to run a podcast. What You’ll Learn:How to create a niche for yourselfThe ins...2022-03-3133 min
Scale By NumbersExploring the Social Impact of Jasmine Social Investments with Owen WoodhouseOwen is an investment manager at Jasmine Social Investments. Jasmine model is supporting and funding non-profits that focus on social impact issues surrounding health, education, and livelihood.What You’ll Learn:The investment processWhat Jasmine looks for in the companies they invest inOwen’s view on projections of the exponential takeoff of impact at scaleThe time commitment it takes to find new companies to invest inHow many companies a year does Jasmine add?How to deal with growthThemes/Industries they focus onBusiness models, he wish worked betterWhere the gaps are in the marketThe ecosystems they...2022-03-0737 min
Scale By NumbersWhat Venture Studios Can Do For You? - A Conversation with Jake Hurwitz of Gallery Partners.Venture Capital Studios are a rather new way to tackle the sticky situation around funding. Learn from someone with major studio experience on how it differs from other forms of funding. Jake Horowitz started his first company at 8 years old, a skateboard repair company. It failed miserably. But at 18 he started a design agency and made his way into the venture studio space in 2017. In 2018 he started the Global Startup Studio Network, which later sold to the Global Accelerator Network. He now consults with about 120 studios around the world. He...2021-12-0944 min
Scale By Numbers8 ways nutrition coach Kassandra Hobart teaches business owners to "maximize their health lifespan."What does it take to win as a business owner? Education? Experience? Funding? Yes, Yes and Yes. You can have all of those things but still struggle with focus, exhaustion, mental health, and physical health issues. As business owners, we are nothing without a focused mind and healthy body. How can we access the winning state of mind and maintain it? A healthy body, a healthy mindset. Listen as we discuss some best tools to perform better mentally.In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we are going to take a deep di...2021-11-2252 min
The European VC#32 James Vanreusel, Vanreusel VenturesWe're doing something different for this episode as we dive deep with James Vanreusel, CEO & founder of Vanreusel Ventures CFO-advisor to a whole string of venture-backed startups. James resides in Silicon Valley but heralds from the Netherlands and we focus on teasing out learnings for VCs helping startups prepare for funding rounds and get ready to cross the Atlantic. In this episode, you’ll learn:– How to think about building out the finance department in the early stages where hustling is key - How to help early-stage companies get funding ready from a CFO-perspective- How...2021-11-0226 min
EUVC#32 James Vanreusel, Vanreusel VenturesWe're doing something different for this episode as we dive deep with James Vanreusel, CEO & founder of Vanreusel Ventures CFO-advisor to a whole string of venture-backed startups. James resides in Silicon Valley but heralds from the Netherlands and we focus on teasing out learnings for VCs helping startups prepare for funding rounds and get ready to cross the Atlantic. In this episode, you’ll learn:– How to think about building out the finance department in the early stages where hustling is key - How to help early-stage companies get funding ready from a CFO-perspective- How...2021-11-0226 min
Scale By NumbersFor Techstars, Teamwork Makes The Dream Work -with Nicole GlarosNicole Glaros was the first non-founder at TechStars. She joined when the company was at about ten companies in the portfolio, 250,000 under management. Now, TechStars has over 2,500 companies in the portfolio (growing 500 companies per year), and ¾ of a billion dollars under management. She has mastered the world of team building and accelerating. What Advice Do You Give The Companies in Your Accelerator? One element Nicole uses to screen companies surrounds team cohesion. Meaning asking questions like "What are the founder dynamics?" and "What is the relationship at the executive team level like?". Communication between founders is...2021-10-2541 min
Scale By Numbers10 Tips to best understand Venture Debt, straight from a Managing Director of Trinity Capital Inc.Venture Debt can be confusing if you aren't well versed in its complexities! So to educate you all, we talked with Kevin Zeidan, a venture debt mastermind from Trinity Capital Inc. With 24 years in venture debt, it's safe to assume he knows what the heck is talking about. Kevin has worked with Promerica, Hercules Capital, Silicon Valley Bank and helped support some companies at their early stages like Uber, Twitter, Twitch, Planet Labs, and other companies at the Seed stage all the way to pre-IPO. Currently, he is working with Trinity Capital Inc as a Ma...2021-10-2545 min
Scale By NumbersFundraising, Wellness, and the Marketing World from the Eyes of a Woman--A conversation with Kate Bradley ChernisLots of talk in this industry sounds like people just yelling “GO GO GO!”. As CEOs and business owners, we would work ourselves to death if we could. Our James VanReusel sat down with Lately CEO Kate Bradley Chernis to talk about how the world of marketing and fundraising intersects with the difficulties that can come with this industry, financially, physically, and mentally. What Is Lately?Lately is a social media management platform that atomizes any video and turns it into mini movie trailers automatically. No more sifting through longform video content by hand...2021-10-1554 min
Scale By NumbersFighting intimidation when going through a Series A Round--With Ben QuazzoBen Quazzo is a growth specialist at Accel, at the intersection of tech and finance. Accel is a venture capital firm based in silicon valley, boasting 16 million under management! We get the opportunity to pick his brain about what his work life is like, and what we can do as marketers and businessmen to better ourselves and our companies. What’s Life Like in San Fran?When Ben started out at Accel he had 0 responsibilities and spent 90% of his time shopping around for new opportunities and building them...2021-09-2333 min
Scale By NumbersSeason 2 Premier: When and How to Raise Capital for Your Business with Brett Sharenow💡 Who is Brett Sharenow?Brett is a trusted advisor in the world of strategy and raising capital from Venture Capitalists, Angels, and Private Equity Investors, making him a true fundraising specialist. He focuses on strategy and capital raising for startups and high-growth companies. With three decades of experience under his belt, he has raised upwards of $800 million for his clients.You can learn more about Brett via his website: https://www.broadscope.com/And you can follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/broadscopeconsulting2021-09-2256 min
Scale By NumbersPART 2: Working With Venture Capitalists to Raise Business Funding with Brett SharenowWorking With Venture Capitalists to Raise Business Funding With Brett SharenowGuest: Brett Sharenow of Broadscope Consulting💡 Who is Brett Sharenow?Brett is a trusted advisor in the world of raising venture capital, making him a true fundraising specialist. He focuses on raising capital for startups, as well as high growth companies. With three decades of experience under his belt, he has raised upwards of $800 million for his clients.You can learn more about Brett via his website: https://www.broadscope.com/And you...2021-09-211h 01
Scale By NumbersBonus Episode: Be Brave, get out there, and have conversations Guest Alex Low-LatelyLearn Business Growth Strategies💡Guest: Alex Low Head of Enterprise Strategy and Sales at Lately.💡Who is Alex Low?Alex has been in sales for quite a while, around 15 years, to be exact. He's recently joined Team Lately to help launch them into the stratosphere.💡You can find him on:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderlow/Twitter: @Alexander_LowInstagram: @digital_alexanderlowTik Tok: @digital_AlexanderAnd take...2021-07-0638 min
Scale By NumbersEpisode 13: R & D Tax Credits are complex, but Strike helps make it easier. Guest: Tyler Kem-Strike R & D Tax CreditsLearn Business Growth StrategiesR&D For You and Me – The R&D Tax Credit and Why You Should Care About it. Guest: Tyler Kem Co-Founder & Vice President of Strike R&D Tax Advisory, tax consultant, and entrepreneurWho is Tyler Kem?Tyler Kem is a tax consultant and an entrepreneur. He is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Strike R&D Tax Advisory,What is Strike R&D Tax Advisory?Strike R&D Tax Ad...2021-06-2926 min
Scale By NumbersEP 12: HR is never black and white; it "always" depends. Guest: Jonna MooneyLearn Business Growth StrategiesE12 Scale by Numbers PodcastGuest: Jonna Mooney| Founder | Affogato HR ConsultingTopic: HR is never black and white; it "always" depends.If you’re ready to build your financial muscle, how about a FREE copy of James Vanreusel’s (highly-acclaimed) book for CEOs? Get your Free Book💡 What do they do? Affogato Consulting partners help clients to implement practical, appropriate, and compliant solutions to HR issue...2021-06-1840 min
Scale By NumbersE11: Preventing Bad Actors from Getting in the way of Good Business. Guest: Candice TalLearn Business Growth StrategiesTopic: Preventing Bad Actors from Getting in the way of Good Business.Guest: Candice Tal| CEO & Founder| Infortal💡 Who is Infortal and what do they do? Candace Tal is the CEO of Infortal Worldwide, a global risk management, and investigations firm. Infortal Worldwide works in 160 countries, has done over 2 million investigations and works with companies from Start-Ups all the way up to Fortune 100 companies. Their goal is to "prevent bad actors from getting in the way of good business."💡W...2021-06-1535 min
Scale By NumbersEpisode 10 | Tim Kachuriak | Chief Innovation Officer | NextAfterLearn Business Growth StrategiesE10: Scale by Numbers Podcast Guest: Tim Kachuriak| Chief Innovation Officer | NextAfter Topic: What moves and inspires people to donate💡 Who is NextAfter? They have a simple yet extensive mission. They focus on learning how to maximize digital fundraising for Non-Profits, understanding what inspires people to give, and teach non-profits how to experiment to run campaigns from the donors' point of view.💡What is the donor's journey...2021-06-0928 min
Scale By NumbersEpisode 9| Craig Zingerline| CEO and Founder of Growth UniversityLearn Business Growth Strategies💡WHO WAS OUR GUEST: Craig Zingerline | Founder of Growth University💡WHAT IS GROWTH UNIVERSITY? Growth University was developed to offer founders the strategy and the playbook needed to make it through the startup stage and eventually scale. This is a live cohort-based program that teaches founders to " go after customers holistically." Growth University offers hundreds of hours of courses, masterclasses, and resources that "focus on actionable skills that can be implemented right away and have been tried and tested to help your company grow."...2021-05-2835 min
Scale By NumbersEpisode 8 | FounderSuite with Nathan BeckfordLearn Business Growth Strategies💡WHO WAS OUR GUEST: Nathan Beckford | CEO and Founder | FounderSuite💡ABOUT OUR GUEST: This week's guest is an exciting addition to the Vanreusel Ventures Startup Stack; We had the pleasure of chatting with Nathan Beckford, the founder and CEO of Foundersuite. Their mission is straightforward but extremely important- "make awesome tools that help founders build awesome companies." Raising money is a huge pain point for growing companies, and simplicity and support are what every founder needs when growing a company...2021-05-2536 min