{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AI: Accounting Intelligence ","title":"Founders, Investors, and the Financial Tightrope","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/539fff68\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3215,"description":"In this episode, Alex Oppenheimer, general partner and founder of Verissimo Ventures, shares his expertise on the critical role of finance and accounting in early-stage startups. Alex discusses the importance of creating an economic model early on, even before incorporating, to understand the value a company delivers and its potential profitability. He also delves into the challenges founders face when balancing aspirational goals with financial realities and the significance of tracking the right metrics for their business. Throughout the conversation, Alex emphasizes the need for clear communication and alignment among founders, investors, and financial professionals to ensure long-term success. Learn more about TrullionConnect with Alex Oppenheimerhttps://il.linkedin.com/in/alex-oppenheimerConnect with Isaac Hellerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacheller Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on Earmark to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode. ReviewLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or PodchaserSubscribeSubscribe to the AI: Accounting Intelligence podcast in your favorite podcast app!This podcast is a production of the Earmark MediaThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Up0Bsw-a8MI9NVieEYX0UcjRyIoyGbSAnF7373AvlbA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNWI5/NGVjNGE1ZTBkMjEx/NjBlNjA3MmNjNDQ5/NDdlYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}