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Top startup founders, venture capitalists, and advisors interviewed by Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting, the accounting firm to VC funded startups. Hear from startup founders about how they began their startup journeys, where they had challenges and the strategies that help them scale their businesses. VC’s discuss what they look for in a startup and their current technology investment thesis. 
And technology recruiters, attorneys, real estate professionals and startup lenders share tactics that founders can use to win in today’s competitive market.

Kruze Consulting's Founders and Friends Podcast for Startups Kruze Consulting

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Top startup founders, venture capitalists, and advisors interviewed by Scott Orn of Kruze Consulting, the accounting firm to VC funded startups. Hear from startup founders about how they began their startup journeys, where they had challenges and the strategies that help them scale their businesses. VC’s discuss what they look for in a startup and their current technology investment thesis. 
And technology recruiters, attorneys, real estate professionals and startup lenders share tactics that founders can use to win in today’s competitive market.

    Ascent Energy Ventures invests in startups focused on applying digital tools to the energy industry

    Ascent Energy Ventures invests in startups focused on applying digital tools to the energy industry

    David Forsberg of Ascent Energy Ventures (https://www.ascentev.com) discusses Ascent's unique investment focus on digital tools for the energy industry, and explains how he reviews potential investments.

    Find out why Kruze Consulting is an experienced finance and accounting firm for startups in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the US. Our clients have raised over $15 billion in venture and seed financing (https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-venture-capital-finance-experts), and our team knows how to navigate the VC diligence process. Get in touch with Kruze experts now!

    • 23 min
    Pitch Guide is an AI tool that analyzes and improves pitch decks

    Pitch Guide is an AI tool that analyzes and improves pitch decks

    Haje Kamps explains how Pitch Guide (https://pitch.guide), an AI tool that analyzes pitch decks, helps founders improve their fundraising pitches by suggesting improvements and enhancements.

    Kruze Consulting is a leader in Startup Tax (https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-taxes) Filings, Payroll Tax Savings from R&D Tax Credits, professional advice, and more! Find out why hundreds of seed and venture-funded startups trust Kruze Consulting’s tax experts, software, and process to save them time and hassle.

    • 55 min
    Ben Parr discusses the future of AI and its impact on startups

    Ben Parr discusses the future of AI and its impact on startups

    Ben Parr (https://www.benparr.com), writer and analyst, discusses his involvement with early AI systems and explains how AI will impact the startup ecosystem.

    Kruze Cares More - We take our clients' success (https://kruzeconsulting.com/reviews) - and happiness - seriously. Kruze has worked with hundreds of early-stage companies, many of which have gone on to raise tens to hundreds of millions in venture financing - and a number of which have been successfully acquired by major public companies.

    • 30 min
    Operators Guild lets ops professionals share ideas and best practices

    Operators Guild lets ops professionals share ideas and best practices

    Operators Guild (https://operators-guild.com) cultivates a community of finance and operations professionals who help each other navigate the issues involved in scaling companies, and develop professional networks.

    Kruze Consulting (https://kruzeconsulting.com/#contact) is regularly reviewed as one of the preeminent providers of finance, accounting, tax, and HR services to high-growth companies. For our offices in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, New York, and now Austin, TX, our experienced team serves venture and seed-backed companies in diverse industries from SaaS to biotech to hardware to eCommerce.

    • 30 min
    Bridge Bank offers important services to startups

    Bridge Bank offers important services to startups

    Kelly Caviglia at Bridge Bank (https://bridgebank.com) talks about the services Bridge provides for startups, including venture lending, credit card solutions, treasury management, and more.

    Kruze Consulting offers solid financials to help de-risk your startup's next venture capital round. Work with a startup expert (https://kruzeconsulting.com/#contact)! Kruze bookkeepers will help your startup have accurate, up-to-date financial statements that you can use to manage your business' growth and cash flow.

    • 21 min
    Venteur helps employees get flexible health plans

    Venteur helps employees get flexible health plans

    Stacy Edgar explains how Venteur's (https://www.venteur.com) solutions help companies provide flexible individual healthcare plans for employees.

    Learn why Kruze Consulting is one of the leading accounting firms in San Francisco and Silicon Valley by serving funded, early-stage companies. Our clients have raised over $15 billion in venture capital and seed financing, and our research and development tax credit (https://kruzeconsulting.com/research-and-development-tax-credit-us) work has saved clients millions of dollars in burn rate and payroll taxes. Contact Kruze to learn more.

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