A buyer sees an opportunity. You see years of work. What is your business actually worth?
When selling a company, accepting an acquisition offer, or bringing in an investor, expectations can differ dramatically from financial reality.
A credible valuation helps you understand the numbers behind the negotiation, from sustainable cash flow and growth prospects to business risks and market multiples.
At ValuationLab, I help business owners, founders, and investors make better-informed decisions through:
- Independent business and startup valuations
- DCF models and comparable company analysis
- Financial forecasts and scenario analysis
- Valuation support for acquisitions, fundraising, and exits
With a finance background and valuation experience since 2017, I focus on building analyses grounded in financial data, not guesswork.
Preparing for a deal? Message me on Contra to discuss your valuation needs.
This past summer, I read 10 books on thinking like a business and becoming more intentional with time and resources. Here are a few takeaways:
Built to Sell and The Business of Expertise challenged me to focus on specialization instead of trying to be everything to everyone.
Win Without Pitching's main point is we shouldn’t have to convince everyone to work with us. The goal is to become valuable enough to attract the right clients on the right terms.
Never Split the Difference drove home that the skill of negotiation is understanding what someone actually needs to get what you want in return.
The Greatest Salesman in the World Parts 1 & 2 both explore the mindset and personal responsibility behind lasting success.
Matisse in Nice and The Matisse Stories were personal reads because I love his art.
Die With Zero asks how we can use our money and time to create meaningful experiences while we're alive. Die Empty challenges us to stop sitting on our ideas and put our potential into the world.
If you're a reader, what books have improved the way you approach your work?
Developed a management accounts reporting process designed to help businesses understand their financial performance and make informed business decisions.