# Lawrence Herman

> Strategic CFO known for building world-class finance departments and infrastructure.

Ex: Chief Financial Officer at Accrete.ai & Paxful. 

At Accrete, he led a global finance team, driving 500% ARR growth in the first year with the securing the first prime contract with the Department of Defense. 

As CFO at Paxful, he managed global financial operations in four regions, introduced new transaction pricing models, and drove 60% annual revenue growth in the first year.

At Dwolla, he streamlined financial processes and created a sustainable business model to enhance the cash position.

His career also includes leadership roles at Dataminr, where he secured $400M in Series E funding at a $1.4B valuation. 

His extensive experience spans Mastercard, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and EY, focusing on financial planning, M&A, and strategic business advisory.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to drive ARR growth
✔️ Guidance on fundraising strategies
✔️ Tips on financial planning
✔️ Best practices for investor relations
✔️ Advice on strategic planning
✔️ Guidance on pricing strategy
✔️ Tips on team building

He is passionate about leveraging his extensive finance and strategy expertise to help early-stage companies scale and succeed.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $100.00

## Links

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