CEO Finance Mastery: A Masterclass for First-Time CEOs

A practical, founder‑friendly workshop to master cash flow, unit economics, and investor‑ready finance, in one afternoon.

Hosted by:

Bhavana Ravindran (Earlybird AI)

Hester Spiegel (Epic Angels/ Ladies Who Launch)

Event summary

First‑time CEO? Finance not your background?

Get a crisp, actionable finance system you can actually run. In 2.5 hours you’ll build your cash‑flow view, understand your unit economics, set targets, and leave with investor‑ready reporting templates. Featuring a hands‑on demo of Earlybird - the AI finance co‑pilot that turns messy data into real‑time insights.

Details

You don’t need to be a CFO to run a financially sharp company. You need a simple system, the right metrics, and a repeatable rhythm. This masterclass is designed for founders and first‑time CEOs who want control without spreadsheets taking over their week.

You’ll walk away with:

• A 52‑week financial model you can maintain in 10 minutes/week
• Clear unit economics (CAC, LTV, payback, contribution margin) and how to improve them
• A lightweight finance stack (billing, bookkeeping, dashboards) that scales
• A KPI scorecard + monthly board/update template
• A fundraising readiness checklist and narrative pointers
• A guided Earlybird demo to automate cash flow tracking, month-end closing, and eliminate manual operations

Who is this for?

Perfect for: Seed to Series A(ish) founders, first‑time CEOs, operator‑founders, small finance teams and E-commerce business owners.