Jake Luerkens and Connor Frischmeyer are co founders and partners at Auxo Partners, a finance advisory firm that helps startups make better decisions and grow strategically. 
 
They have been in "the sidecar" as companies scaled from $2m to $50m, providing internal finance, FP&A, capital markets advisory and SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) support.
 
In this episode: 
 
When should startups think about bringing  in fractional FP&A services
The rise and fall of SPACs (including a rap about SPACs)
Why investors are focused on a clear path to solid business models 
How FP&A can help companies *not* blow their fundraising 
The most typical problems companies face in raising money 
Why Excel is the most flexible tool for finance
Biggest Excel nightmares
How to get started in FP&A

 
YouTube video of the episode
Transcript of the episode 
 
Connect with Jake Luerkens and Connor Frishchmeyer on LinkedIn
 
Connect with Paul Barnhurst on LinkedIn 
 
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Links from the episode
 
Auxo Partners
 
Spac Dream By Cassius Cuvée featuring Mags Lionne