Money Matters: Financial Literacy for the Creative Entrepreneur

Finance can be fun! Join me for a session that demystifies the financial basics every entrepreneur should know. We’ll cover essential topics like cash flow management, making investment decisions, understanding payment terms, and negotiating deals—all with a focus on practical, real-world applications. This talk is designed to give you the financial tools you need to confidently run and grow your creative venture.

September 19, 2024
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3:00 am
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Klaas Ardinois
Klaas Ardinois
Founder, A&H Consulting

Former CTO at public and private companies turned C-Suite strategy advisor. Klaas brings a unique perspective of deep technology, finance and commercial instinct. He's usually called on to find a path forward when there are no easy choices. Klaas was lucky to have great people surround him early in his career and is now paying it forward as a mentor to the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

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