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Jason Hershman
Startup CFO | Founder of Point | Using finance to start, grow and scale companies from day 1 to exit
Jason Hershman is a seasoned finance professional with over 12 years of experience in leading successful, hyper-growth companies from startup to exit. He has a proven track record of raising equity and renegotiating debt, leading company sales, and managing financial operations.
Through his role as an early finance employee at various organizations, Jason has gained extensive experience in financial planning, accounting, and building financial models from scratch. He has successfully integrated acquisitions, taken a company public, and scaled finance functions by hiring and training teams.
Jason's leadership extends beyond finance as he has spearheaded initiatives in sales, marketing, logistics, operations, and product development. His deep knowledge of accounting enables him to track trends, understand financial implications, and predict outcomes of strategic decisions accurately.
Jason holds an impressive educational background with an MBA from Cornell Tech, financial modeling certifications, and degrees in finance and logistics. He has held key roles in notable organizations like Point, Paceline, Appetize, and has founded Hershman Strategies to offer FP&A services.
With a passion for helping leadership teams achieve remarkable financial results, Jason's expertise lies in prioritizing initiatives, increasing revenue, reducing costs, winning customers, funding raising, and enhancing company valuations. His diverse experience ranges from finance operations to venture capital, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set.