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First Accounting Firm on Mars? (Cyrus of Haven)
Get ready for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked (yet crucial) parts of startup life: back-office finances. In this founder to founder fireside chat, Sherveen speaks with Cyrus Shirazi, CEO & Co-founder of Haven, a tech-enabled bookkeeping, tax prep, and tax credit platform for startups and entrepreneurs.
Most CPA firms feel stuck in the past. Attempts to automate miss the human element in the moments that matter.
Cyrus is taking a different approach: he and his team are building a tech-enabled solution to "put your finances on autopilot" while still prioritizing extreme orientation around customer experience – from rapid Slack responses to AI-driven automations that simplify a founder’s life.
We unpack why software alone can’t solve the complexity of startup financials, the power of human-centered support for spiky moments like fundraising and budget planning, and how to do more with less (even if you’ve raised millions). If you’re curious about navigating tax credits, building a talent-dense team of “maniac” hires, or balancing profitability vs. growth, this conversation is a must-see.
This is Episode 023 of The Sherveen Show!
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Follow Cyrus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cy-m-s
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In this episode...
Tax & Accounting Redefined: Why old-school CPAs fail on experience, and how Haven flips the script for digitally native startups
Founders vs. Finances: Critical “spiky moments” (fundraising, new hires, expansions) where a hands-on partner changes everything
Bootstrapping Mindset: Why starting lean fosters creativity, control, and better long-term results – even if you ultimately raise VC
AI as an Assistant, Not a Substitute: The hidden ways automation can free up CPAs to give more personal, high-touch support
Talent Density & ‘Hiring Divas’: Building a culture that prizes intellectual curiosity, rapid iteration, and problem ownership
Join us for more unfiltered founder stories every week, and subscribe to catch all the ways innovators are reshaping the future – one bold idea at a time.
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By Sherveen MashayekhiGet ready for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked (yet crucial) parts of startup life: back-office finances. In this founder to founder fireside chat, Sherveen speaks with Cyrus Shirazi, CEO & Co-founder of Haven, a tech-enabled bookkeeping, tax prep, and tax credit platform for startups and entrepreneurs.
Most CPA firms feel stuck in the past. Attempts to automate miss the human element in the moments that matter.
Cyrus is taking a different approach: he and his team are building a tech-enabled solution to "put your finances on autopilot" while still prioritizing extreme orientation around customer experience – from rapid Slack responses to AI-driven automations that simplify a founder’s life.
We unpack why software alone can’t solve the complexity of startup financials, the power of human-centered support for spiky moments like fundraising and budget planning, and how to do more with less (even if you’ve raised millions). If you’re curious about navigating tax credits, building a talent-dense team of “maniac” hires, or balancing profitability vs. growth, this conversation is a must-see.
This is Episode 023 of The Sherveen Show!
Follow Cyrus on X: https://x.com/Cyrus845
Follow Cyrus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cy-m-s
Follow Sherveen on X: https://www.x.com/sherveen
Follow Sherveen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherveenm
In this episode...
Tax & Accounting Redefined: Why old-school CPAs fail on experience, and how Haven flips the script for digitally native startups
Founders vs. Finances: Critical “spiky moments” (fundraising, new hires, expansions) where a hands-on partner changes everything
Bootstrapping Mindset: Why starting lean fosters creativity, control, and better long-term results – even if you ultimately raise VC
AI as an Assistant, Not a Substitute: The hidden ways automation can free up CPAs to give more personal, high-touch support
Talent Density & ‘Hiring Divas’: Building a culture that prizes intellectual curiosity, rapid iteration, and problem ownership
Join us for more unfiltered founder stories every week, and subscribe to catch all the ways innovators are reshaping the future – one bold idea at a time.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.