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Prequate is an advisory formed by professionals with experience spanning assurance, corporate finance, risk management, investment banking and taxation. Prequate works with organizations to help them understand their environment and do business in a more effective, lot leaner and much smarter way. By helping businesses interpret their surroundings, Prequate helps amplify the impact of strategies a

15/04/2021

Is having ‘international work-ex’ a value-add for the TCFOs?

The 25% TCFOs who carry international work-ex are all domiciled in India’s hot-beds for tech-startups.

What does it look like for the majority (75%) of the sample having no international exposure?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 14/04/2021

What explains a TCFO’s dependence on the Big4?

Of the ones with work-ex from top-tier accounting firms/ high finance firms, 75% have had work experience in the Big4 accounting firms.

Are experiences in top firms really so essential?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 13/04/2021

Does the personality style of a TCFO influence momentum?

A substantial number (over 30%) spent longer than their usual average in their current capacities as TCFOs.

Does this have anything to do with their personality styles?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 09/04/2021

For how long do the TCFOs remain in their current positions?

A vast majority of the TCFOs moved 8 months earlier than the average stints at their previous organisations.

Is this unfavorable to their designations?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 07/04/2021

What was the duration of a TCFO’s stint in the previous organisations?

TCFOs, on an average, spent ~3.6 years in each of their previous organisations.

Does this make TCFOs the type who wait around for the perfect role?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 06/04/2021

How many organisations have the TCFOs been associated with?

A whopping ~67% percent of the sample falls in the ambit of 3-6 organisations.

What could this similarity be an indicator of?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 05/04/2021

What is the number of years of work-ex it takes to be a TCFO?

The average no. of years of work ex a TCFO has is 18 years. But this isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

So, can you become a TCFO with just 6 years of work ex? Well, some of them did. Find out how.

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 02/04/2021

Are CFOs Predominantly Chartered Accountants?

Yes. But also, over 26% TCFOs pursued a Post-Graduation degree.

So, what degrees do TCFOs have to their credit? Did they stop at one?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 31/03/2021

How conventional is a TCFOs educational background?

Over 20% of the sample TCFOs had an unconventional start.

Does this explain how CFOs of today are breaking the ‘number cruncher’ stereotype?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 30/03/2021

What motivates the TCFOs at work?

A vast majority of TCFOs appreciate autonomy on choosing their paths.

So, what should you be mindful of while working with a TCFO?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 29/03/2021

How do the TCFOs like to work?

They often use an assertive tone while communicating and appreciate straightforwardness.

Is there a to-do checklist for how one can work with the TCFOs?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 26/03/2021

What are the most common personality traits of a TCFO?

It is fairly intuitive that the role of a CFO requires high level of commitment and a competitive spirit.

What are the other personality traits that help them perform effectively?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 25/03/2021

What comes to your mind when you think of a CFO?

92% of the TCFOs have a personality type which is very indicative of strong leadership.

So how are they different?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 24/03/2021

What comes to your mind when you think of a CFO?

92% of the TCFOs have a personality type which is very indicative of strong leadership.

So how are they different?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
https://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 23/03/2021

The concentration of Tech CFOs is highly skewed to metros (86% in just 3 cities).

This is also the story for choices they have made over their careers.

So, what are the factors that influence a finance leader’s choice of domicile?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
https://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 22/03/2021

The proportion of women in senior positions has always been low.

The C-suite is still predominantly male in the financial sector with women constituting less than 5% of the sample group.

Is there signs of ever balancing the workplace in finance?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
https://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 19/03/2021

CFOs of leading Tech startups (TCFOs) in India have been getting younger each year.

The average age of a TCFO was a little under 40 years – they were getting to CFO positions 35% sooner and usually with half the work experience on average.

What’s the hidden story?

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
https://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

18/03/2021

CFOs are the first line of defence from potential financial adversity. They can also be the asset that allows companies to really expand their horizons rapidly.

Yet so little is spoken about these enablers.

So, we decided to shift the spotlight onto them:
DNA of a CFO
Study of 2021

Full report (free) on the making of a Tech CFO can be downloaded here:
http://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report

Timeline photos 16/03/2021

[Report Release Alert]

The DNA of a CFO

Mar 16, 2021

CFOs are the first line of defense from potential financial adversity.

They can also be the asset that allows companies to really expand their horizons rapidly.

Today, the CFO is a connector – the bridge between business, data & goals.

Yet, so little is spoken about these enablers.

So, we decided to shift the spotlight onto them last month.

What this report focuses on:
> who they are
> what their education arc is like
> how has their career graph been over time
> insights into their personality style & key values
> what makes them tick and what ticks them off at work

Download the full report (PDF) here >
👇
[ https://bit.ly/DNA_of_CFO_Report ]

Timeline photos 29/01/2021

Are you an Edutech entrepreneur or someone who works closely with the Education Industry?
2020 must have been a see-saw year. Schools closed. Funding everywhere.
But, how does 2021 & beyond look?
|
TechBharat 2021

Pradyumna Nag joins Dr. Chandrashekhar U, Sunil Bangalore in TechBharat 2021 at 9PM tonight for.

Speakers:
- Sunil Bangalore, President & CEO, CyQureX (part of the Hinduja Group)
- Dr. Chandrashekhar U, Program Director – AddWize, Wipro
- CA Pradyumna Nag, Prequate Advisory

When?
Friday, Jan 29, 09:00PM IST (90 mins)

Organisers:
TechBharat
An Initiative of Lagu Udyog Bharati & IMS Foundation in association with the Government of Karnataka, MeitY & Ministry of Health & Welfare

Where?
Free registration as a participant >
bit.ly/tbpart

About the session >
Some topics Pradyumna Nag would cover in his segment could include:
👉🏻 What sets apart a successful Edupreneur?
👉🏻 Why is this the ‘perfect storm’ moment for EduTech?
👉🏻 How will cutting edge technologies like AI/ ML influence EduTech?
👉🏻 How is the landscape changing for Edutech?
👉🏻 How does NEP create a new multi-billion opportunity?

The second Pre-event of TechBharat 2021 starts on 29th January 2021, Friday. Session " Funding Education Edupreneurs ” goes live on January 29th 2021, Friday at 09:00 pm.
To register as a participant visit: bit.ly/tbpart

for

09/07/2020

DIY | Setting up an Advisory Board for your organization

Times have been tough. COVID 19 has brought the best of us to our knees. But this is not a time to wait.

This is a time to *rebuild*.

Inside this DIY >
🔸 What is an Advisory Board (AB)?
🔸 Do I need to consider setting up an AB for my company?
🔸 How does it differ from a Board of Directors?
🔸 Is this the right time to be setting up an AB?
🔸 How do I set up an AB for my organization?
🔸 How do I incentivize my AB members?
🔸 How do I make the most of my AB?
🔸 Some best practices & formats to help get started.

Download link >
https://www.prequateadvisory.com/build-board-download

Hope you find this DIY useful. Please feel free to share it with other entrepreneurs you think could benefit from an AB as well know.

Finance for Startups with Pradyumna Nag | Outsourced CFO | Prequate | The Startup Operator 04/07/2020

The distinction between Finance & Accounting has become even more pronounced considering the wider role that CFOs are starting to play in the business.

How can professionals as CFOs take a front seat & enable this?

Pradyumna Nag shares his thoughts in this candid conversation with The Startup Operator podcast & Roshan Cariappa.

What’s in this podcast >

Some topics covered in this talk include:
👉🏻 Why does focusing on metrics consistently matter?
👉🏻 Why Prequate made the switch to high-value consulting?
👉🏻 How does a consulting firm need to create its own niche?
👉🏻 What are the makings of a great outsourced CFO?
👉🏻 What makes a great business model that outlasts competition?
👉🏻 What are those things that an investor looks for which founders don’t talk about?
👉🏻 How can a CFO help an early-stage business? What are the metrics to care about early on?
👉🏻 Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos

Do follow The Startup Operator.

Highly recommend.



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Finance for Startups with Pradyumna Nag | Outsourced CFO | Prequate | The Startup Operator Chartered Accountant turned entrepreneur, Pradyumna Nag calls himself a growth-focused outsourced CFO helping CxO's achieve their goals in a fast and efficie...

16/05/2020

Recovery periods have led to the birth of some of the most successful businesses in the last 20 years – Uber, Pinterest, Instagram, Groupon, Slack, Venmo…...

How can professionals take a front seat & enable this?

CA Pradyumna Nag to share the stage with Padma Shri CA TV Mohandas Pai in a Webinar session for CA First on Startups – Opportunities & Way Forward.

This should be a great watch of some candid observations and insider take including role CAs can play in advising Startups post Covid-19.


Speakers:
- Hon’ble Padma Shri CA T. V. Mohandas Pai, Bengaluru
- CA Pradyumna Nag, Prequate Advisory


When?
Saturday, May 16, 04:30PM IST (90 mins)


Organisers:
CA First & CA Vijay Kumar Gupta, Former Central Council Member ICAI


Where?
FB Live here: https://cafirst.live/FB


About the session >
Some topics CA Pradyumna Nag would cover in his segment could include:
👉🏻 What & how does the start-up funding work?
👉🏻 When (at what stage) is the right time to go to an investor?
👉🏻 Some common myths relating to private equity.
👉🏻 How are businesses coping internally and what should you be advising them?
👉🏻 How does Covid-19 affect business going into the recovery period?
👉🏻 If & how will PE investments change going into the recovery period?

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We celebrate the spirit and vibe of the CA Community and other professions.

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Local Sourcing & Sustainability in current Globalisation | IvorySense Pvt. Ltd. 09/05/2020

A Web Conference on - "Local Sourcing & Sustainability in current Globalisation" by IvorySense.

CA Pradyumna Nag speaks on the state of the construction industry, some macro trends, and a focused discussion on the future of Supply Chains post Covid-19.

Kumar Ravindra (Venkataramanan Associates)
Smaran Mallesh (Cadence Architects)
Nelson Pais (2PKM ARCHITECTS)
Jay Gorsia (GORSIA DESIGN PVT LTD)
Federico Panzeri (Panzeri 1947)
Pradyumna Nag (Prequate Advisory)

Curated by IvorySense:
Curated by: Sumanth Sarangapani
Host: Samartha Raghava Nagabhushanam






https://youtu.be/gC0AuF1aWbA?t=3290

Local Sourcing & Sustainability in current Globalisation | IvorySense Pvt. Ltd. A Web Conference on - "Local Sourcing & Sustainability in current Globalisation" by IvorySense Pvt. Ltd. Curated by : Sumanth Sarangapani Host : Samartha Rag...

09/05/2020

The World of Private Equity can be quite daunting especially for entrepreneurs who are out there raising money the first time around. Do you want to get an overview?

CA Pradyumna Nag from our team did a Facebook Live on What, Where, When & How of Venture Capital & Private Equity yesterday for the We Vysya Forum yesterday.

In case you missed it & still want to catch it, you can see it on the link in the comments.

May 06, 04:00PM IST
60 mins

Nag addressed some topics such as:
👉🏼 What & how does the world of VC/ PE work?
👉🏼 What do investors look for when they invest?
👉🏼 When (at what stage) do you seek VC/ PE?
👉🏼 Why should you consider seeking out investors?
👉🏼 How do you as a business need to prepare to be investible?
👉🏼 Busting some common myths relating to private equity.
👉🏼 How does Covid-19 affect the investment balances?

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=544238156236510&ref=watch_permalink

PS: You can download a copy of the presentation slides here:

https://bit.ly/PrequateNews03_Presentation

State of Enterprise, Study of 2019 20/03/2020

In these interesting times, when we are all staying in, are also when we should be introspecting. This crisis may be a great opportunity to look inwards and identify what we can do better when we get back to the grind. At this juncture, we at Prequate, made a decision - to release our full flagship report on entrepreneur challenges – The State of Enterprise Report freely available for you to download to all of you as our way of trying to add some value to your ‘introspection’ in these arduous times and supply you with motivation for the weeks ahead.

State of Enterprise, Study of 2019 20/03/2020
Timeline photos 30/12/2019

#2.12 The Metamorphosis: Aligning the team members was a key challenge faced 56% of the entrepreneurs at the time of implementation.



^ More insights like this > Download the full report here > http://bit.ly/SoE_Report_2019

Timeline photos 30/12/2019

#2.11 The Metamorphosis: Pricing from a sales POV and spending on the right things from a finance POV were the most important decisions at this stage.



^ More insights like this > Download the full report here > http://bit.ly/SoE_Report_2019

Timeline photos 27/12/2019

#2.10 The Metamorphosis: 20% of the entrepreneurs reached out to professionals to help them overcome challenges in the early growth stages



^ More insights like this > Download the full report here > http://bit.ly/SoE_Report_2019

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