In episode 42 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner welcomes Laurie Chen, a seasoned CPA and CFO, as she shares her journey from public accounting at a Big Four audit firm to embracing the startup world after obtaining her MBA.
Tune in to learn how to make your business financially unshakable and discover the key differences between a hustling business owner and a strategic CEO.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:03:02] Financial clarity for entrepreneurs.
[00:06:25] CEO and CFO relationship dynamics.
[00:11:10] Risk Worthy Decision-Making Framework.
[00:14:57] Internal controls in startups.
[00:19:03] Hiring the right people.
[00:24:40] CEO transition strategies.
QUOTES
- "What makes something risk worthy is its ability to create the best version of yourself and your best possible future." -Laurie Chen
- "Having a business partner is tough in a lot of ways. It's like a marriage. It's a business marriage." -Laurie Chen
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Laurie Chen
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriechen/
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