In this, the first solo episode of Run the Numbers, our host CJ Gustafson gives a crash course in sales compensation. He explains how to go about designing sales rep comp plans, covering who’s involved in this process, getting the base to variable split right, on-target earnings ratios, how to...

Aneal Vallurupalli, CFO of Airbase, an AP automation, spend management, and procure-to-pay solution, joins CJ to discuss all things risk management. He explains the different categories of spend outside of payroll and the biggest pain points within them. Aneal does a deep dive into fraud and how...

In this episode, Ruslan Sergeyev, Managing Director of Hercules Capital gives CJ a masterclass in venture debt. He explains what venture debt is, its various types, and the potential benefits it can bring to your business. Ruslan sheds light on the current landscape and big players in venture...