The financial sector, once known for its inefficiencies and complexities, has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the rise of fintech startups. But valuing a FinTech startup company is not done with a traditional business valuation. This sector is a mixture of innovative technology and financial services, and most importantly, involved in a rapidly changing market. This all means that you cannot just rely on traditional methods to gain a clear picture of the company’s worth.

To kick off 2025, we are going to discuss Preparing your Business for an Exit, with a special guest, Sankeetha Selvarajah. Sankeetha is the chair of Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate at Romano Law, a corporate law firm in lower Manhattan New York.

The valuation of crypto assets (Bitcoin) has emerged as a critical topic owing to the growth in popularity and adoption of crypto assets. While many recognize crypto assets as a legitimate asset class, many remain skeptical of their value proposition, leading to varied opinions and debates in the industry.

One of the most exciting things about receiving the final valuation report is to turn to page 3 – the value of the company. The truth is the real value of the report follows in the next 70 to 100 pages. And if done correctly, The Day After, you should be able to implement a strategy from the output of your valuation report to take your business to the next level.

There are certain things in the world of valuations, no two businesses are the same and neither are two valuations. If you are in the market to acquire or preparing to sell your company, there are things you need to know and not fall for a poor valuation which could cost one side of the transactions millions and in some cases substantial legal issues.

Over the last several months there has been a big energy shift towards ESOPs. This episode will focus on what is driving this energy shift and what business owners need to know before moving forward with an ESOP. Owners need to understand the importance of having a feasibility study performed.

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the American economy. Studies have shown about 35 percent of Fortune 500 companies are family-controlled and represent the full spectrum of American companies from small business to major corporations. Understanding the how and the why when it comes to understanding the use and purpose of a valuation for a Family-Owned business plays an integral part in not only the growth of the value in the business but the country as well.

Cash flow issues and inadequate money management are consistently viewed as the top reasons why businesses fail. It is certainly vital to owners, founders, and boards to sharpen their cash flow forecasting ability and develop a strong understanding of one the most important valuation metrics Free Cash Flow (FCF).