Welcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by Eric Fiegoli, co-founder of Exbo Group. Since 2017, Exbo has supported over 50 growth-stage companies across industries like software, education, and healthcare. Eric shares his journey from being a senior product manager at Amazon to helping startups scale by offering financial, operational, and strategic expertise. Tune in to learn when to hire a CFO, the benefits of fractional CFOs, and how Exbo guides startups through fundraising and financial planning.

In this episode, we’re discussing…

• Eric’s career shift from Amazon to co-founding Exbo Group

• Financial Planning for Growth: Understand the importance of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for startups at various stages.

• The Role of a Fractional CFO: Learn how a fractional CFO can provide valuable expertise and support to growing businesses.

• Balancing Growth and Profitability: Discover key metrics to track and strategies to optimize for sustainable growth and profitability.

• Navigating the Current Economic Landscape: Get insights into the current state of the VC market and potential trends for 2025.

• Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Understand the importance of financial operations and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Resources from Eric

LinkedIn | Exbo Group | Email

Resources from Mike and Nichole

Gateway Private Equity Group |  Nic's guide