In this episode, we sit down with Andre Broussard, a seasoned CPA operating at the intersection of private equity, venture capital, and middle-market deal execution.

Andre shares how he functions as a “CFO by the hour” for founders, operators, and investment groups and why accounting today is far more about psychology, judgment, and trust than debits and credits.

This conversation covers:

• How CPAs support PE and VC firms before, during, and after exits
• Why psychology and sociology matter more than spreadsheets in dealmaking
• Common mistakes founders make when preparing to sell a business
• What causes deals to fall apart late in the process
• How AI and automation are reshaping accounting and financial diligence
• The difference between VC growth thinking and PE cash-flow discipline

This episode is for dealmakers, investors, founders, and operators who want a clearer picture of how financial reality and human behavior collide in real transactions.

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