FINANCE FOR FOUNDERS
Reader Endorsements
Rob Ripp, in Finance for Founders, demystifies financial management for founders and shows us how to turn a small business into a wealth generation machine. Read it. Twice.
Greg Alexander, Founder, Collective 54, Capital 54, Former Co-Founder & CEO, Sales Benchmark Index (sold to Alaris Royalty Corp.)
I have been CFO of 3 public companies and have backed dozens of founders. I have worked with my friend Rob Ripp’s firm Fintelligent as the Outsourced CFO for my own private family company for many years. This is a useful—and fun—financial guide for founders. I sure wish all of my founders had fully followed it!
Tim Yates, Retired CEO & CFO, Monster.com (sold to Randstad), CFO, Symbol Technologies, CFO, Bankers Trust Company
Too many founders overlook the financial side of their business until it’s too late. Finance for Founders changes that by giving entrepreneurs the tools and knowledge they need to manage their financial function like a pro. Rob’s insights are practical, easy to implement, and designed to help companies grow with confidence.
Chris DeMayo, Chief Operating Officer and Practice Leader, Technology and Emerging Growth Services, Withum
Rob Ripp has written the playbook every founder needs to take control of their company’s financial future. His framework (built from experience and lessons learned) for accounting, reporting, planning, and advice provides a clear roadmap to building a financial function that supports growth and maximizes value. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling to the next level, this book is an invaluable resource.
Mario Casabona, Retired Founder & CEO Electro-Radiation, Inc. (sold to Honeywell International Aerospace Group)
Rob Ripp takes a subject that is a gray and confusing topic to many founders and flips the script – this is a real page turner packed with relevant factual and wealth creating business information. A must read.
Dan Morris, Founder, Mindracer Consulting
Like a financial “Romance Novel” for entrepreneurs, this book had me fully invested in the story and its outcome. From the early “PTSD” of not knowing what you don’t know, to the freedom of understanding your numbers, and finally remembering what you loved about the entrepreneurial journey—this is a relatable, financially insightful, and inspiring guide. A must-read for growth-stage business leaders.
Richard D. Haig Jr, CEO, Haig Service Corp., 6 time Inc. 5000 Honoree
