This free session guides founders through the critical process of creating “VC-grade” financial forecasts that tell a compelling story about their startup’s future. Beyond just spreadsheets, you will learn how to use financial modeling as a strategic tool to secure capital and manage growth. Other topics include financial KPIs, benchmarking, scenarios, and data rooms. About the Speaker The session is led by Ray Fitzpatrick, CPA , CEO and Co-Founder of Profitual . Ray’s background includes corporate finance roles at Irving Oil and McCain Foods, venture investing at NBIF, and teaching venture finance at the University of New Brunswick.