Deborah Harris

Deborah Harris is a passionate philanthropist, speaker, and entrepreneur who co-founded The Grow CFO Co., a company that provides virtual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services.12 As the Director and Co-Founder, she leads a team of virtual CFOs to help businesses maximize revenue and profit while ensuring proper cash flow management for growth.1

Professional Background

Deborah describes herself as a business strategist rather than a CFO.1 Her company, The Grow CFO Co., focuses on:

• Providing financial strategy for fast-growth companies
• Helping businesses position themselves for the next level of growth
• Offering tailored CFO services to small and medium-sized enterprises

The Grow CFO Co. works with clients across various industries, bringing cross-industry experience and international expertise to suggest appropriate services for specific sectors.1

Company Origins and Growth

Deborah initially created Grow CFO as a side hustle before committing to its full-time development. Interestingly, she launched the company just six months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, which presented both challenges and opportunities for the business.3

Leadership Approach

As a leader, Deborah emphasizes:

• Adaptability: Helping clients pivot quickly during challenging times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic1
• Innovation: Developing new strategies for her company and clients to navigate difficult economic conditions1
• Results-oriented approach: Assisting clients in achieving significant growth, with examples including a client in the events industry going from near-closure to a six-figure month, and another client experiencing a threefold valuation increase1

Personal Interests

Beyond her professional endeavors, Deborah is known for her:

• Passion for philanthropy
• Public speaking engagements
• Entrepreneurial spirit24

Her LinkedIn username, "deborahtheentrepreneur," reflects her strong identification with entrepreneurship and business leadership.