Startup CFO Strategy: In-House vs. Outsourced

On this mini-episode of the BIP Ventures Extraordinary Pursuits podcast, BIP Ventures SVP of Portfolio Performance Mike Vandiver speaks with John Frazier, CEO of Indonero. The two discuss the critical role of financial management in startups and growth-oriented companies, focusing on what roles should be filled in-house and which are best managed by an outside expert. 

John emphasizes why it’s especially important for early-stage companies to choose the right outsourced CFO and accounting services. He identifies indicators that signal when to bring in a financial expert to help the company grow. This is a short conversation useful for startups striving to put the right resources and expertise in place to help them stay on track for growth. 

Timestamps: 

• 01:02 The Importance of Choosing Financial Partners 
• 02:29 Indicators for Hiring Financial Experts 
• 04:24 Client Experiences with Outsourced Accounting 
• 05:49 Balancing Outsourced and In-House Financial Roles 

About John Frazier:‍ 

John Frazier is the CEO of InDinero, an accounting and financial services solution provider. InDinero specializes in relationship-driven tailored support that helps growth-oriented companies navigate the complexities of financial management. John has more than 25 years of experience in the service space and a unique background that blends electrical and electronic engineering with cloud services, which has helped him deliver guidance to modern financial solutions. 

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