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180. Scaling Up FACE off: Breaking Venture Capital Barriers with David B. Horne

Hannah Munro Episode 180

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Join Hannah Munro as she interviews David B. Horne, Founder of Add Then Multiply and Funding Focus. With over 20 years of experience as a CFO, David shares his wealth of knowledge on fundraising, scaling businesses, and the challenges faced by diverse founders in the venture capital industry.

Key topics covered include:

  • Insights from David’s extensive experience as a CFO across various industries and his transition to running his own business.
  • The current market difficulties, inherent gender biases, and the lack of diversity in the venture capital industry.
  • Exploring crowdfunding, angel investing, and family offices as viable alternatives for conservative growth plans.
  • David’s FACE methodology (Fund, Acquire, Consolidate, Exit) for driving business growth and successful scaling.
  • Key considerations and best practices for merging and integrating businesses post-acquisition.
  • The critical role of CFOs in financial modelling, scenario planning, and ensuring the financial health of the business.

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