Steven Plappert

Steven Plappert is the Co-Founder and CEO of Forecastr, a company that provides online software to help founders build financial models, understand their numbers, predict runway, and secure funding.15 Here are some key details about Steven Plappert:

Professional Background

• Current Role: Co-Founder and CEO at Forecastr since October 20181
• Previous Experience:
  • Associate - CFO Services at Venture First (2016-2018)
  • Head of Finance at Brain.fm (2016-2017)
  • Co-Founder and CFO/COO at FantasyHub Inc (2013-2016)1

Entrepreneurial Journey

Steven is a serial entrepreneur and Techstars alumnus. He has:

• Co-founded Forecastr in 2018
• Co-founded FantasyHub in 2013 (which ultimately failed)
• Raised over $10 million in venture capital as a founder4

Expertise

• Financial modeling
• Cash flow management
• Fundraising
• Business development
• Growth hacking1

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Economics from the University of Kentucky (2009-2013)1

Personal Interests

• Climbing mountains (climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2019)
• Thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2017
• Enjoys camping and rock climbing13

Approach to Business

Steven emphasizes the importance of:

• Building strong relationships in business
• Resilience in the face of failure
• Maintaining work-life balance
• Using financial models as a tool for fundraising and strategic planning25

Steven Plappert has leveraged his experience in finance and entrepreneurship to create Forecastr, aiming to help other founders navigate the complexities of financial planning and fundraising in the startup world.