Growth CFO Podcast
We interview leading players in growth companies: founders, VCs, angel investors and seasoned advisers - discussing their practical advice for growing startups and scaleups.
04 - Shane Corstorphine
Scaleup adviser and ex-CFO of Skyscanner
​Shane played a key part in Skyscanner's growth as CFO and then Head of Americas. During his time the company grew from 50 employees to over 1,500 employees and a unicorn exit.
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He now advises CEOs and helps companies to become mega scaleups through his advisory firm: NowScaleIt.
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During our chat, we get his 3 tips for scaleups:
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Get the board right
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Invest in people for growth
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Make everything measurable, repeatable and therefore scalable​
We also cover his biggest failure and success, but you'll need to listen to find out.
02 - Simon Thorpe
Angel Investor
Simon has a wealth of experience having made over 60 angel investments over 15+ years and being an active member of leading angel networks Cambridge Angels, Angel Academy and Manchester Angels.
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Advice for founders looking to fundraise from angels includes:
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think carefully about who you are approaching for investment and why it is suitable for them;
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define your proposition succinctly; and
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importance of the team.​​
