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In this insightful episode of World's Greatest Minds, host Kasim Aslam sits down with Abir Syed, a CPA and FinTech innovator who has transitioned into a fractional CFO for high-growth e-commerce brands.
Abir co-founded UpCounting, a finance firm tailored for DTC brands, helping them unlock smarter growth through integrated accounting and marketing strategies. With a track record of raising $50 million in funding and building finance systems from scratch, Abir is passionate about preempting financial blind spots and redefining how we think about money, metrics, and marketing.
In this conversation, Abir shares:
His journey from aspiring medical professional to finance expert. The emotional and strategic elements of raising significant capital. How personal branding and charisma can influence investment decisions. The role of AI in the future of finance and decision-making.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a finance professional, or a visionary leader, this episode will challenge your perceptions of business growth and financial strategy.
🧠 Key Takeaways:
Financial success often hinges more on emotion than logic. Personal branding can be a powerful tool in attracting investment. AI is set to transform the finance industry, enhancing decision-making and efficiency.
🔗 Connect with Abir Syed:
🌐 upcounting.com
🔗 Connect with Kasim Aslam:
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