The ieBusiness Podcast meets Ciaran O’Donnell, founder of Virtual FD
The ieBusiness Podcast meets Ciaran O’Donnell, founder of Virtual FD
Armed with an accounting qualification, Ciaran O’Donnell moved to London shortly after graduation, embarking on a varied corporate career that spanned 15 years. Eventually, he took the leap to set up his own business, working as a Virtual Financial Director (FD) for start-ups and early-stage companies navigating their first steps.
In this week’s ieBusiness Podcast, Ciaran shares insights from his corporate journey and his transition to the dynamic world of start-ups. He reflects on the challenges early-stage businesses face, from managing cash flow to identifying their customer base, and offers practical strategies to overcome these hurdles. Now based on the Isle of Wight, he also highlights how running his own business has allowed him to balance work with family life.
