In this episode, we speak with Mika Kasumov, Fractional Chief Performance Officer and founder of Abacus & Pencil, a consulting agency focused on helping early to mid-stage startups manage through transformational change. He shares insights on finding the right investor for your business and how to leverage your finance team as a growth driver instead of purely a cost center. We also discuss his own journey of entrepreneurship and his learnings on the leadership mindsets that help drive growth at scale.

Episode Key Moments:

• Highlights and lows of the entrepreneurial journey

• Holding conflicting ideas in your mind as a leader

• The importance of finding the right investors

• What to look for in a strategic finance partner

• Self-awareness and the growth mindset

• How to create a culture of ownership in your organization

Connect with Mika online:

Mika's ⁠Website⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠

Plantas Pod Credits

Host: ⁠Daniella Allam⁠

Producer: ⁠Jacqueline Smith⁠

⁠Plantas Strategy website⁠

For episode transcripts, go to the Plantas Pod website ⁠⁠here⁠

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