As a Venture Partner at Sie Ventures (joined September 2025) and Fractional CFO for high-growth startups, I leverage nearly two decades of financial management expertise to support ambitious founders. My journey into venture capital and startup advisory builds upon a 20-year foundation in financial leadership, where I've developed a methodical approach to evaluating business fundamentals, analysing growth potential, and building sustainable financial infrastructure.
My two decades in finance uniquely position me to support founders in ways many traditional investors cannot. Through my Fractional CFO practice, I provide hands-on financial leadership to early-stage companies, helping them build robust financial foundations for growth. I don't just understand financial statements - I've built them from the ground up. I haven't just reviewed financial models - I've created and stress-tested hundreds of them across diverse business scenarios. This operational expertise means I can spot potential issues other investors might miss and identify opportunities others might overlook.
For the past two years, I've actively angel invested, applying my financial acumen to evaluate early-stage companies and support founder growth. When I analyse a startup, whether as an investor or CFO, I'm not just looking at surface-level metrics. I'm diving deep into unit economics, examining cash flow patterns, assessing scaling potential, and evaluating operational efficiency. This detailed analysis comes from years of hands-on experience managing financial operations and strategic planning.
What sets my approach apart is the combination of rigorous financial analysis with practical operational guidance. Having spent two decades building and optimising financial systems, I understand the challenges founders face in translating strategic vision into financial reality. I know how to build robust financial infrastructure that can scale, how to implement effective cash management st