The Fundamentals of Financing: An Overview
Whether you're a self-funded start-up or an established business with years of experience, knowing when to raise money and take on debt is critical information for any founder, CEO, or CFO. The choices are many and there's no one size fits all - what's right for you hinges on your priorities and your relationship with risk. In the first installment of our Financing Bootcamp 101 webinar series, we'll start with a breakdown of the different types of capital you can raise, what it's used for and how debt financing can play a critical role in both growing and managing your cash flow. Then, BeautyMatter's Co-Founder + President, John Cafarelli will lead a lively discussion with a panel of experts on the front lines of financing from every vantage point -- a financing expert, an investor, and a brand founder.
John’s beauty and wellness industry expertise is centered around identifying market opportunities, strategic planning, developing strategies for growth, cash and financial strategy, and building operational excellence. He’s an entrepreneurial thinker with diverse work experience and a bias for creativity and innovation that’s actionable and realistic.
John is also the founder and CEO of his own skin health brand, Ernest Supplies. He also spent six years as the COO / CFO of Paper Magazine, a multi-platform media company and content creation agency. In 2014, he was part of the team that “Broke the Internet.” Before that, John spent 10 years investing in and helping to grow well-known consumer brands, including Intermix, Skullcandy, All Saints, Morgenthal Frederics, and others.
