Shari VanLoo, a seasoned CFO with over 33 years of combined Big Four accounting and industry experience, is the founder of a management consulting practice specializing in virtual CFO services for early-stage venture-backed technology firms, focusing on software and cloud computing industries. With her well-developed skills and expertise, she has contributed to the success of numerous ventures and has had a key role in driving the exit strategy through successful acquisition by multi-billion dollar entities. As a Certified Public Accountant (Inactive) with a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude in accounting from Western Michigan University, Ms. VanLoo has expertise in diverse areas, including M&A due diligence, debt and equity financing, IPO prep, software revenue recognition, equity compensation, FP&A, system implementations, and international restructuring.