Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets

Apr 15 2024 15
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The accounting profession is in a state of flux. With a shocking number leaving the industry and fewer students opting to major in Accounting, it's clear that change is needed — and fast. Hosted by FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire, inactive CPA, Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets explores the modern accounting landscape to identify how to uplift the profession, ways in which leaders can evolve operations to empower employees, and highlights individuals making material impacts in finance and accounting.

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at FloQast’s $100M Series E: Fundraising Insights for Accountants

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On the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, FloQast CEO Mike Whitmire is joined by CFO Razzak Jallow to discuss the ins and outs of FloQast’s Series E round of funding. Take an inside look at all the work that goes on behind the scenes, from investor relations to negotiating term sheets, Mike and Razzak candidly discuss the fundraising process, providing valuable

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Dec 18 2023 36 mins  
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Dec 04 2023 38 mins  
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Oct 16 2023 39 mins  
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Aug 21 2023 40 mins  
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Jul 17 2023 48 mins  
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