Investors don't fund your numbers....they fund the story you tell with them, and the confidence that makes it credible.
My guest Regina Madigan, has sat on the other side of that equation for over 25 years. She's a CFO who's walked companies through multi-million dollar capital raises, an IPO, and many more term sheets, and she says the founders who get funded aren't always the ones with the best numbers. They're the ones who own them.
Regina built a workshop for startups which is focused on female founders; as fewer than 2,500 women have ever raised a million dollars in venture funding.
In this episode featured on the Prepare4Growth and Financial Acumen Podcasts, we ask her about the numbers every founder should master before a pitch, and what it actually takes to own your numbers instead of just reciting them.
This is the conversation that gets you ready before you're in the room.
9 Jan 2026
What Board Members Need to Know About Finances
In this conversation with George Pita, retired Fortune 300 CFO, a current serving Independent Board Member and Audit Committee Chair for a public company, as well as Board Member & Strategic Advisor to private and public companies, we discuss role clarity and essential skills required of board members in the areas of financial acumen, strategic financial oversight, audit governance, financial risk management, and emerging considerations for boards.
28 Jul 2025
CPA Practice Transitions: Preserving Clients, Staff, and Legacy
In this episode of the Financial Acumen podcast with Rishi Gautam, CPA, Co-Founder & Director of Venning Advisors we discuss how firm owners can successfully transition their practice while preserving what matters most: client trust, team culture, and long-term legacy.
Tune in as we unpack:
• When and how to start planning your exit
• What causes CPA transitions to fail—and how to avoid it
• Strategies for valuing your firm, retaining staff, and communicating with clients
This is a must-watch for any CPA owner thinking about the future of their practice.
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