This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who is wondering which funding method is right for their startup.  My guest today is Paul Bianco, Founder and CEO of Graphite, a company that provides outsourced accounting and financial services for startups and growth-stage companies. Paul and I discuss the pros and cons of different funding strategies (e.g. investors, bootstrapping), cash management, and how founders should view debt. Even if money talk isn’t your favorite (said as a creative who doesn’t totally love talking finance), Paul’s insights are a must-listen for any entrepreneur.  About Paul BiancoPaul Bianco caught the entrepreneur bug at the age of nineteen, igniting a lifelong journey of business creation and growth. From spending hours on his college campus handing out fliers for his first business venture to his invaluable experiences in consulting and venture capital, he laid a strong foundation for his brainchild, Graphite. Over nearly seven years, Paul has dedicated himself to providing entrepreneurs with accessible fractional finance and accounting services, empowering early and growth-stage companies to achieve financial prowess without the operational cost of building an in-house finance team. Website LinkedIn If you like this episode, check out these resources.Podcast: 3 biggest money mistakes w/ Ryan CaltonPodcast: How did I go from $0 to 7-figures without funding?Podcast: Bootstrapping **** If you got value out of this podcast, please send it to just ONE person who needs to hear this message. Or, share it on social and make sure to tag me!***  Submit your topics for the podcast: https://www.jackiehermes.com/connect Learn more about the podcast: ​​www.jackiehermes.com/podcast Love the podcast? Please consider leaving a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! More about the show: ​​www.jackiehermes.com/podcast Hit me up! LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Website