The Dangers of DIY People Ops
Founders - Don’t DIY your People Operations by Brit Ross, Head of People at airCFO For a lot of founders, People Ops feels like something they can figure out later. After all,
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Does My Startup Really Need People Operations?
Let's be honest—most startup founders don't dream about building HR systems when they're sketching out their vision on the whiteboard. They're focused on product breakthroughs, market opportunities, and growth trajectories.
What is a Fractional CFO?
Startup founders often have a vision of the team they need to get their business moving: engineers, salespeople, a product guru or two. Somewhere on the list, you’ll inevitably find
The airCFO 2025 Startup Tax Compliance Calendar
Stay on top of your startup's tax obligations with the airCFO 2025 Tax Compliance Calendar. From W-2s to quarterly estimated taxes, our guide helps you navigate deadlines and requirements effortlessly.
Navigating Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting for Startups
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) has introduced a new filing obligation for businesses, namely the Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI") reporting with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN").
Employee Engagement | Strategies for Keeping Remote Workers Motivated at Startups
If you have more than one employee, you should focus on employee engagement. Engagement is vital for startup success, driving higher profitability, and productivity. Within this article, we discuss key
People Ops Compliance Update: New Salary Minimum
Read about key changes and compliance strategies for the new DOL overtime rule.
Navigating Financial Modeling, Startup Growth, and Venture Capital: Insights from Taylor Davidson
In December, our team had the privilege of sitting down with Taylor Davidson, founder and CEO of Foresight. Foresight is a product and service company that helps entrepreneurs and investors
Accounting, AI, and Automation: Adam Tzagournis on the Changing Landscape of the Finance Industry
Back in October, the airCFO team had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Adam Tzagournis, CPA, and founder of FlowCog. In this conversation, Adam provides valuable insights into
From Pre-Seed to IPO: Hiring a Startup Accountant
Finding the right accountant for your startup can be especially challenging if you don't know the right questions to ask. As someone who has worked with hundreds of startups, here
Startup Equity Accounting 101: Answering Founder FAQs
One of the most challenging areas of startup accounting is the equity section of the balance sheet. The equity section is where you track the financial transactions related to all
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Startup’s Financial Tech Stack
A recurring trait among accomplished founders is their thoughtful strategy in building a strong financial tech stack. As we'll explore, the realm of accounting, people operations, and tax services involves
Tax Compliance Calendar 2023
We understand how busy you are and know things can fall through the cracks. To avoid any unwanted penalties and interests on compliance items, our airCFO service professionals have made
Top 5 Mistakes Startups Make in the First 6 Months
Starting a company is a huge accomplishment, but it’s also a huge undertaking. Setting the right tone at the beginning helps dictate your success. We’ve gathered some of the most glaring
Reflections on Apartment List’s Growth from Founder John Kobs
It’s not common to witness full-cycle growth from start to finish. When early clients mature and evolve, it’s powerful to watch and experience. We’d like to share some thoughtful reflections
Teammate Spotlight: Michael Pearson
Get to Know The Team Michael Pearson, Senior Financial Advisory Manager At airCFO, we celebrate our people. We want to share their experiences and a little of their personal side with the
Your Guide to The LTV: CAC Ratio
There is a near-endless list of metrics you can look at to evaluate your business’s health, but few offer as much insight as your LTV:CAC ratio. LTV:CAC folds several critical
airCFO’s Startup ToolKit: Startup Credit Cards
Written by Kayle Paustian, Financial Advisory Manager, airCFO. As your startup grows, you’re constantly working to optimize the levers of your business tied to cash flow and burn rate. Many of
What is Revenue Recognition?
Written By Alexandra Jumper, Director of Accounting, airCFO. How much revenue did your business really earn this month? How do you record sale transactions under a subscription model or as a
Tax Compliance for Startups
Witten by Justin McLoughlin, airCFO Founder For any company, implementing optimization strategies to reduce tax liability and stay legally compliant is mission-critical to the health of the business. And startups are
Mergers & Acquisitions for Startups
by Kayle Paustian, airCFO Manager of Financial Advisory In the earlier stages of any startup, founders are focused on building a solid team, creating healthy cash flow, and hitting key performance
Dealing with Nonperforming Board Members
by Michael Pearson, airCFO Manager of Financial Advisory Recently, a letter from a CEO to departing board member went viral on #VCTwitter. In it, the founder of CircleUp published an anonymous
Financial Modeling Basics for Startups
airCFO: Your Startup’s Financial Partner Bringing a startup to life can be thrilling, challenging, exhausting, and rewarding — sometimes all at once. If you’ve ever felt that way, we get it. And
Your Margin and You: Gross Profit & Cost of Goods Sold
In today’s macroeconomic environment, top-line revenue growth is no longer enough for startup founders seeking investment. ‘Quality of revenue’ has become heavily scrutinized by investors, who are seeking companies with