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Startup CFO Advice: Hire Controller & HR Lead First

By Burstable Editorial Team•
Learn why Texas startups fail at exit prep from fractional CFO Bart Davis on The Building Texas Show. Discover key hires, cost strategies, and AI pitfalls for a successful exit.

TLDR

  • Founders can boost exit valuation by hiring a controller and HR leader early, not later, as proven by Trammell's exits.
  • Startups should allocate 2-4% of revenue to accounting/finance, and hire a staff accountant instead of a costly CFO.
  • Early investment in finance and HR reduces founder stress and builds a healthier, more sustainable company for all stakeholders.
  • Bart Davis warns that AI-built financial models are often riddled with errors that only a trained CFO can catch.
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