Interview with Michael Gracie, Principal, AVL Growth Partners

1:12 Background8:42 The rise of the fractional CFO14:02 Indications it may be time to consider a fractional CFO17:34 The typical engagement and what we do as fractional CFOs24:35 The skill sets of an executive team and where a fractional CFO makes sense29:06 Bringing a different perspective than the founders35:04 Discussion of VC and PE-backed companies36:44 SAFEs38:06 Differentiation in VC and PE40:44 Evolution of the PE industry and model43:00 Platforms at PE firms, succession planning, and more46:21 Governance and interacting with the ownership and the board49:51 Dealing with supply chain challenges today54:51 Today's business owners versus those from prior eras57:01 Continual learning and consuming information to share with clients1:00:34 Recharging, refocusing, and more