Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Renato Villanueva, Co-Founder & CEO at Parallel.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Renato Villanueva shares the inspiration behind founding Parallel and the excitement of solving tough problems.
• The critical role of financial forecasting in the success of early-stage startups.
• Common financial mistakes founders make and how to avoid them.
• The importance of making strategic bets rather than just cutting costs.
• Advice for new founders on getting their products to market quickly.

To learn more about Parallel:
Website: https://getparallel.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getparallel/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/villanuevar/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Finance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Adam Tzagournis, Founder & CEO at FlowCog Canvas.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Introduction to FlowCog Canvas, a tool for managing business finances and avoiding cash flow problems.
• Insights from Adam Tzagournis, a CPA and full-stack developer, on integrating finance and technology.
• The importance of forward-looking projections in financial planning for startups.
• FlowCog's use of AI to simplify financial data and enhance user experience.
• New features and future plans for FlowCog, including the "Explain in Plain English" function.

To learn more about FlowCog Canvas:
Website: https://canvas.flowcog.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-tzagournis-cpa/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowcog/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Finance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Sasha Orloff, Co-Founder & CEO at Puzzle.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Sasha Orloff's Vision for Puzzle: Describes Puzzle as a transformative combination of QuickBooks, OpenAI, and Stripe, aiming to automate and enhance financial processes with a focus on accuracy and customization.
• Challenges in Traditional Accounting: Discusses the limitations of existing accounting software, particularly around accrual accounting, visibility of cash, and timeliness of financial data.
• Role of AI in Accounting: Highlights how AI can improve judgmental accuracy and decision-making in finance, moving beyond traditional data visualization to provide actionable business intelligence.
• Integration and User Experience: Details how Puzzle seamlessly integrates with modern financial tools and platforms, offering an intuitive user interface that simplifies complex financial data for users.
• Future of Puzzle and Financial Software: Shares the roadmap for Puzzle, focusing on increasing accuracy, integration capabilities, and real-time financial insights that empower founders and businesses.

To learn more about Puzzle:
Website: https://puzzle.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/puzzlefin/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashaorloff/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Finance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.