Stealth startups soar ?? CFO outlooks murky ?? we interview Developa ?? and more
Welcome to Reinventing R&D! This week, stealth startups gained momentum in 2024 according to Panache Ventures ?? CFOs less optimistic in the latest 德勤 survey?? we interview Beth N. of Developa ?? share post-audit strategy from Enkel ?? and more.
After almost a year of ?? cautious anxiety ?? across the investment and startup communities, attitudes seem to be shifting toward cautious optimism.
This includes research from Panache Ventures that finds a surge of stealth startups being built over the past year that have focused on building powerful tech while waiting for venture capital and lending markets to improve.
On our blog, we break down the latest data and what it all means for businesses hoping to maximize their innovation runway in any market.
While the recent interest rate cut by the US Fed relieved some lending and investment concerns, reports show that CFOs are still anxious about their short- and long-term plans as 2024 wraps.?
Tax policy and tariffs (combined) were flagged as the top issues “affecting business operations” among 36% of 德勤 ’s CFO respondents, topping inflation (34%), interest rates (20%), and even debt levels (11%).
We discuss how elections and many other economic uncertainties have clouded forecasts for Q4, and how finance leaders can help "fortify their defenses" against potential market downturns.?
Decision-making is one of the critical life skills that any founder has to hone to achieve scale and growth in today's innovation ecosystem.?
As Beth N. of Developa explains, even the strategy behind planning out your day and your week—let alone your quarter or year—calls for the ability to prioritize and delegate.?
Keeping it simple— identifying those two things that require immediate focus—and building a team around you that you can trust to chip away at the lower-rung priorities will help minimize frustration as executive teams build better SaaS products.?
Check out the latest ???What The Tech??? podcast from Boast to hear more insights from Beth on what it takes to achieve scalability in today's market
Surviving a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audit is just the first step in a longer journey for businesses found to be non-compliant.?
In this guide co-authored by Boast and our partners at Enkel , we’ll explore the aftermath of an audit, teach you how to navigate the challenging post-audit landscape and rebuild your relationship with the CRA.