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She Means Business: M.G. Thibaut's Startup CFO Playbook
The CFO of DroneDeploy joins Jan Robertson to talk about all things start up including fundraising, strategic planning, and venture capital in general. M.G. Thibaut is the recipient of the Women's CFO of the Year Award and is regarded in high manner within her network. Robertson learns about her tactful approach to creating success and what makes startups work in Thibaut's world.
00:00 CFO of DroneDeploy, reality capture software business.
05:28 Recognition validated my effort as a startup CFO.
08:45 Join us as a speaker for CFO journey.
12:19 Chose Greylock offer, faced fundraising challenges, layoffs.
16:05 Consider judging on committee; event in October.
17:04 Visit website or LinkedIn for more information.
About M.G. Thibaut:
M.G. Thibaut is a CFO with over 15 years of experience steering early- to mid-stage venture-backed companies through their most critical growth phases, from Series A to Series E funding rounds. Her expertise lies in building operational foundations that drive growth and ensure scalability. M.G. has a deep command over diverse functions including Finance, Accounting, Business Operations, Human Resources, Legal Affairs, Data Analytics, Business Development, and Revenue Operations. Through her leadership, she has implemented robust systems that have consistently propelled companies to new heights.
Throughout her career, M.G. has held pivotal roles where she has not only navigated complex financial landscapes but also driven strategic initiatives that have had a lasting impact on the organizations she has served. Her comprehensive approach to operations and finance has made her a trusted partner to CEOs and a linchpin in the executive teams she has been a part of.
M.G. holds a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Outside of her professional endeavors, she is a dedicated mother to two daughters, aged 10 and 14, and resides in San Mateo. A passionate cook and an avid runner, she is currently training for her first half-marathon in over 15 years.
Her achievements have been recognized industry-wide, including being awarded the Woman CFO of the Year by FEISV in 2023 and being named one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business in 2021 by the Bay Area Business Journal. M.G.’s insights and thought leadership have been featured in various publications, solidifying her reputation as a leader and innovator in the finance and operations domain.
Learn more about FEI Silicon Valley here: https://www.financialexecutives.org/Network/Chapters/Silicon-Valley/Home.aspx?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsJO4BhDoARIsADDv4vBJxpZZnKWcxZdQOiUqxU8Lu0fSdB2OcQuvnKEgHGElZC89fj17WKgaAh4KEALw_wcB
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By FEI Silicon ValleyThe CFO of DroneDeploy joins Jan Robertson to talk about all things start up including fundraising, strategic planning, and venture capital in general. M.G. Thibaut is the recipient of the Women's CFO of the Year Award and is regarded in high manner within her network. Robertson learns about her tactful approach to creating success and what makes startups work in Thibaut's world.
00:00 CFO of DroneDeploy, reality capture software business.
05:28 Recognition validated my effort as a startup CFO.
08:45 Join us as a speaker for CFO journey.
12:19 Chose Greylock offer, faced fundraising challenges, layoffs.
16:05 Consider judging on committee; event in October.
17:04 Visit website or LinkedIn for more information.
About M.G. Thibaut:
M.G. Thibaut is a CFO with over 15 years of experience steering early- to mid-stage venture-backed companies through their most critical growth phases, from Series A to Series E funding rounds. Her expertise lies in building operational foundations that drive growth and ensure scalability. M.G. has a deep command over diverse functions including Finance, Accounting, Business Operations, Human Resources, Legal Affairs, Data Analytics, Business Development, and Revenue Operations. Through her leadership, she has implemented robust systems that have consistently propelled companies to new heights.
Throughout her career, M.G. has held pivotal roles where she has not only navigated complex financial landscapes but also driven strategic initiatives that have had a lasting impact on the organizations she has served. Her comprehensive approach to operations and finance has made her a trusted partner to CEOs and a linchpin in the executive teams she has been a part of.
M.G. holds a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Outside of her professional endeavors, she is a dedicated mother to two daughters, aged 10 and 14, and resides in San Mateo. A passionate cook and an avid runner, she is currently training for her first half-marathon in over 15 years.
Her achievements have been recognized industry-wide, including being awarded the Woman CFO of the Year by FEISV in 2023 and being named one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business in 2021 by the Bay Area Business Journal. M.G.’s insights and thought leadership have been featured in various publications, solidifying her reputation as a leader and innovator in the finance and operations domain.
Learn more about FEI Silicon Valley here: https://www.financialexecutives.org/Network/Chapters/Silicon-Valley/Home.aspx?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsJO4BhDoARIsADDv4vBJxpZZnKWcxZdQOiUqxU8Lu0fSdB2OcQuvnKEgHGElZC89fj17WKgaAh4KEALw_wcB