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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