“She took the leap and probably employed me a little bit sooner than what her budget probably would have allowed… they ignore financials and bring in the best people whenever they find them”

Lakun Agrawal · The CFO Track · Starting part-time to 20x revenue in two years - Lakun Agrawal (Hello Clever)

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hired senior talent before the company’s cash-flow allowed it, relying on the founder’s willingness to ignore short-term financials

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