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Are you a woman founder in the middle of building something that matters and looking for advice from women founders, who have been in your shoes? Dear Next-Gen Women Founders, these unfiltered letters are from women entrepreneurs, who have been in your shoes. These women startup founders’ real stories and messages are for every woman

How to use bridge rounds – interim financing as a strategic tool — and the two moments when it works best A bridge round, done well, is a sign of financial discipline — not financial distress. The founders who use it strategically almost always raise their next full round at better terms and stronger conviction.

Growth through innovation/creativity. Rather than be constrained by ideas for new products, services and new markets coming from just a few people, a Thinking Corporation can tap into the employees.

How to Build an Investor Ready Cap Table for Indian Startups Building an investor ready cap table is the foundation of successful fundraising for Indian startups. Yet, most founders treat their capitalization table as an afterthought—until it costs them a term sheet or millions in exit proceeds. After advising dozens of Indian startups through seed

Strategic Finance – Intelligent Transformation As we step into 2026, we find ourselves reflecting on last 18 months that have fundamentally reshaped how we think about business finance, operational excellence, and the role of AI-led automation in driving sustainable growth. This transition from 2024 to 2026 marks more than just a calendar change. It represents

Fractional CFO or Board Advisor or Full-time CFO – who do we hire? When? Why? – 2026 Complete Guide. We are continuously asked these questions when growing companies are contemplating a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) role.  It would be an understatement to say that Finance leadership can make or break your organisation’s financial future. This

As I close the books on 2025 and begin conversations with portfolio companies for the year ahead, I’m struck by how the role of strategic finance has evolved. This isn’t a typical year-in-review piece. Instead, I want to share patterns I’m observing from working closely with 10-15 growth-stage companies. What Changed in 2025 The past

Lessons Learned from 50+ Women Entrepreneurs By Deepti Beri, Founder, BizWise Advisors My association with Women Entrepreneurs started around a decade back, when I started working in advisory and mentoring capacity. Around that time, I was also the Chief Financial and Commercial Officer (CFO) role at SHEROES, a women’s growth network, which opened me to