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Navigating the Startup Ecosystem: How Accountants Can Thrive in the High-Growth Tech Space | Marc Orchard

Heather Smith
Jul 24, 2024

Today’s recording is from the Tropical Innovation Festival, #TIF2024, in Cairns. In this podcast, Marc Orchard, CEO of Planet Startup, discusses the role of fractional CFOs in supporting high-growth tech companies. The highlights of this episode include:

  • Tackling the challenges of serving early-stage companies with complex needs.
  • Emphasising the need for upskilling and capability building.
  • Underlining the importance of building relationships in the startup ecosystem.
  • Integrating accounting and finance with technology.
  • Mentioning the potential for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand to sponsor innovation events.
  • Commenting on the challenges professional service providers face in managing risk tolerance.
  • Differentiating between personal and business risk tolerance.
  • Gaining experience and wisdom in building up risk tolerance.

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Originally published at https://heathersmithsmallbusiness.com on July 24, 2024.

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