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David Frisbey

Finance & Strategy Leader | Helping Founders Master Cash Flow & FP&A

New York, United States (-05:00 UTC) Englishfrom New York, United States
Usually responds in 13 hours
Free
Price per hour
30 min
Time Blocks Available
5.00
8 reviews / 13 sessions
Mon
19
Next availability

My growth mentor session with David was incredible — he was very knowledgeable and helped me think through the best way forward for managing the rise in gold prices worldwide

Pablo Castro

David was super helpful and gave me the push I needed to make a financial decision. Thank you!

Maeva Cifuentes

Great session with David! He provided spot-on advice on our fundraising strategy and the next steps, keeping our benefit in mind. Would definitely book again!

Erno Ovaska

Bio

For 10+ years, I've guided companies from early-stage startups to growth-stage enterprises through the financial challenges that make or break businesses. At my current firm, I work directly with founders to ensure their financial foundation is as solid as their vision. What makes me different? ✅ I've seen both sides, from large scale enterprises to startup trenches. ✅ I've advised companies from pre-seed to Series B on fundraising and financial strategy. ✅ I understand the biggest mistake founders make: forgetting that cash is oxygen. ✅ I translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights founders can actually use. The harsh truth? Most startups don't fail because of bad ideas—they fail because they run out of money. I've watched brilliant founders make preventable mistakes: 🤔 Hiring too fast after raising capital? 🤔 Overestimating how quickly you'll reach market? 🤔 Not planning for a longer runway than expected? Through my work in professional services and consulting, I've helped dozens of companies avoid these pitfalls. I don't just show you spreadsheets—I help you understand how to deploy capital strategically, manage cash flow effectively, and tell the financial story that attracts the right investors. Why am I here? I believe every founder deserves access to financial expertise, not just those who can afford Big 4 consultants. I'm passionate about helping early-stage companies build sustainable financial practices from day one. Let's ensure your runway extends beyond your dreams—because great ideas deserve the chance to succeed.

Expertise

  • Advice on funding

    From pre-seed to Series B, I've guided founders through every stage of fundraising. I'll help you understand what investors really look for in your financials—not just year 3 projections, but the story your numbers tell about years 4, 5, and beyond. Let's craft a narrative that attracts the right investors at the right valuation.

  • Building a team

    Hiring too fast is one of the quickest ways to burn through capital. I'll help you understand the true cost of each hire (it's more than just salary), when to hire vs. when to wait, and how to build a lean team that can scale efficiently. Smart hiring extends your runway.

  • Operations

    Financial operations are the backbone of any sustainable business. I'll help you build the processes and tools for effective financial planning and analysis (FP&A), from basic cash flow management to sophisticated forecasting models. Good operations let you focus on growth, not just survival.

  • Pricing strategy

    Your pricing model directly impacts your runway and growth trajectory. Having worked with companies across different business models, I'll help you think through unit economics, pricing tiers, and how to balance growth with sustainability. The right pricing strategy extends your runway while accelerating growth.

Industries

  • Consumer Goods

    Advised early-stage consumer product companies on managing working capital, business model strategy, and building financial models to meet fundraising goals.

  • FinTech

    I started on Wall Street, now helping startups navigate financial complexity. Very deep expertise in fintech, financial planning, and capital markets.

  • Artificial Intelligence

    I've worked with AI startups in healthcare and financial services to build financial models to support fundraising efforts and advised on effective use of capital.

  • SaaS

    Advised numerous tech startups on burn rate, runway management, and growth financing. Understand the unique financial dynamics of recurring revenue models.

Experience

  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

    Business Advisory (Financial Modeling and Analysis)

    - Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership to influence key business decisions and drive revenue growth - Build financial models, including 3-statement financials, cash flow projections, and capex budgeting and forecasting, for clients seeking to raise capital financing, assess potential exit scenarios, and evaluate investment opportunities - Restructure financials and create business operating plans to help clients improve cash flow positioning and extend liquidity runway - Conduct business model assessments, including sales and customer data analysis, processes review, and human capital analysis, to help clients create and implement plans to improve revenue, operating margins, and other key business metrics - Perform market comparative analysis of industry valuation multiples for potential capital raising and acquisition opportunities

  • EY Data Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE - CSE)

    Advisory Consultant - Business Transformation and Technology

    - Lead project teams to develop and implement business transformation strategies for large enterprise clients to improve customer engagement metrics and identify revenue growth opportunities - Conduct business operating assessments and develop turnaround plans for key business functions, including process re-engineering, data analytic enhancements and software tool implementation - Develop and execute global partnership strategy to connect clients to startup ecosystems and technology providers to accelerate the incubation of new products and services - Lead client workshops with Fortune 500 companies to identify digital and technology integration opportunities that align to their customer value propositions and business growth plans

  • EY Data Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE - CSE)

    Advisory Consultant - Liquidity and Balance Sheet Management

    - Conduct liquidity and solvency analysis for banking and capital market clients and provide strategic recommendations for effective liquidity management - Lead the design and execution of operational restructuring plans for corporate treasury functions, including risk management oversight and operating policies and procedures - Lead the implementation of third-party financial risk management solutions, including coordinating with technology, data and corporate treasury functions to develop business and data requirements

  • JP Morgan Chase

    Associate - Business and Finance Management

    Serve as team lead overseeing the daily and monthly reporting of fixed income trading revenues, evaluation of all impacts to balance sheet capital exposure from trading activities, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of JPMorgan Chase financial statements.

  • JP Morgan Chase

    Corporate Development Analyst

    A twenty-four month management development program consisting of classroom training and rotational assignments across various lines of business designed to prepare Associates as Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Operations Specialists.

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