The CFO role goes far beyond spreadsheets and reports. Today’s financial leaders are expected to guide teams, support growth, and help shape company direction. Technical expertise matters, but soft skills often determine long-term success. Zac Sandvig highlights five soft skills every CFO needs to lead effectively. Clear Communication A CFO must turn complex financial data […]
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5 Questions Every Investor Should Ask Before Funding a Startup
Before investing in a startup, investors should understand whether a business is built to grow, adapt, and create long-term value. Asking the right questions early helps investors reduce risk and focus on fundamentals. Zac Sandvig outlines five questions every investor should ask before committing capital. Does the Founder Have a Clear Vision? A strong founder […]
5 Signs a Startup Is Ready to Scale
Scaling is one of the most important decisions a founder can make. Move too early and you risk burning cash, stretching your team, and weakening what already works. Wait too long and you may miss out on momentum, market share, and competitive advantage. Zac Sandvig, CFO of Tractor Zoom, shares five clear signs that a […]
Rocky Mountain ETA Conference at CU Boulder
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is gaining traction across the U.S., and now, the movement is coming to the Rockies. On October 25, 2025, the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business will host the first-ever Rocky Mountain ETA Conference, a full-day event focused on search fund entrepreneurs, investors, and higher education collaboration. The event […]
Columbia Business School: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Program
The Chief Financial Officer Program at Columbia Business School is custom tailored to meet the unique needs of executive leaders seeking the next step in their financial leadership journey. Zac Sandvig, CFO at Tractor Zoom, features the valuable and insightful learning opportunity, now enrolling for early registration: Early Registration Benefit If you apply to secure […]
