Authors
Financial Mathematician
Sophie specializes in making complex financial concepts accessible to entrepreneurs and business leaders. She combines rigorous analytical thinking with clear, practical explanations.
A clean, no-theater guide to revenue momentum, margin, CAC payback, retention, and burn—what “good” looks like, how founders accidentally over-polish, and how to present the truth with confidence.
Dr. Sophie Chen
Based on recent VC surveys and industry research, discover the hidden patterns and decision triggers that determine which startups get funded. Data-driven insights that reveal what VCs really pay attention to.
Dr. Sophie Chen
Master the mathematical optimization problem of business owner compensation. Learn global frameworks for balancing salary and profit distributions to minimize taxes while maximizing growth and risk management across different jurisdictions.
Dr. Sophie Chen
Decode the mathematical secrets behind confident Shark Tank (and Dragon's Den) pitches. Learn how successful entrepreneurs prepare bulletproof valuations, master unit economics, and turn investor interrogations into strategic conversations about growth.
Dr. Sophie Chen
Decode the mathematical logic behind industry valuations. Learn how multiples are derived, why a software company trades at 10x revenue while a restaurant gets 2x, and access comprehensive reference tables for major industries.
Dr. Sophie Chen
Stop letting financial jargon intimidate you. This plain-English guide breaks down EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, explains why they matter for business valuation and decision-making, and shows you exactly how to track them.
Dr. Sophie Chen
