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🚀 Ready to build your future-proof finance stack? Don’t miss Drivepoint CEO Austin Gardner-Smith and Confido Founder Justin Hunterer on a live webinar on November 6, 2 PM ET! Register here 👇

Founders and CEOs of growing brands, does this sound familiar? You've locked in your 2025 budget, crunched the numbers, and set ambitious goals. But there's one nagging issue... Forecasting isn't always as accurate as it should be. 📉 You've done the work, but when forecasts don't line up with reality, it can lead to missed opportunities, strained negotiations with suppliers, and unpredictable gross margins. But here's the good news: With Drivepoint, founders and CEOs like you are achieving 98% forecast accuracy 📊, so your numbers and foresight into your finances are rock solid. Take it from companies like Oats Overnight, Slumber Cloud, Laundry Sauce, Dose Daily, Graza, and others. They've gained more control over their margins, boosted negotiating power with suppliers 💪, and added millions to their profits—all because they can now forecast and plan with confidence. Accurate forecasting isn't just about looking good on paper. It's about securing the future of your brand and making informed decisions that scale your business. 🚀 Curious how they're doing it? Check out our latest update here: https://lnkd.in/e8rwqyAE

Our team demo'd something on Friday that blew my socks off. Codename: Project Raptor. (Because if you can't have awesome code names for software projects, what are you even doing???) So...what is it? About a year ago I put together this slide to help illustrate what the future of strategic finance might look like. The idea was pretty simple: Today, even with a great toolkit, humans have to do most of the work of *thinking* up the scenarios to run, then using their tools to run those scenarios, then comparing to outputs to find the winners. Tomorrow, you'll wake up to an email from a finance agent of sorts who has been busy all night running scenarios on your behalf with the latest data and cherry-picking the best ones for you to consider putting into action. Project Raptor makes this vision *very* real. In the same way you might be using ChatGPT to write a great draft of your blog post, you'll be using Project Raptor to build a great draft of your next Annual Budget, along with all the sensitivities and cases you might want to explore. It's going to be freakin' awesome. Can't wait to share more soon...DM me or drop a comment if you're interested in getting involved as a beta tester :) HUGE shoutout to Derek Y. the entire Drivepoint engineering team for blowing me and the rest of the team away.

As the year comes to a close, we’ve been seeing some incredible wins at Drivepoint 🚀 Here’s what went down in Q3 👇

🎃 Ever wonder why Halloween has become such a favorite among retailers? It's not just about the candy and costumes; it's a strategic opportunity for financial growth. Let's dive into why Halloween—is a goldmine for omnichannel brands. 👻 🛍️ Consumer Spending Surge: Retailers love Halloween because it triggers a spending frenzy, from costumes to home decor. This seasonal spike provides an opportunity for brands to significantly boost their Q4 revenues. 📈 🔄 Omnichannel Opportunities: Halloween shopping isn't just confined to brick-and-mortar stores. The rise in online shopping means brands can capitalize on digital channels to reach a broader audience. Optimizing both online and offline presence is crucial for capturing the full market potential. 💻 🧠 Brand Engagement: Halloween campaigns offer creative avenues for brands to engage with their audience. From themed marketing to limited-time offers, engaging storytelling can drive consumer interest and loyalty. 🎯 By leveraging strategic finance, a brand can forecast sales trends and allocate resources efficiently. Scenario planning allows the brand to prepare for varying demand levels, ensuring they have the right inventory and marketing budget in place. 📉📈 By evaluating past Halloween performances and market conditions, brands can make informed decisions that lead to sustainable growth. 💡 🎯 As omnichannel brands gear up for Halloween and similar seasonal opportunities, strategic financial planning becomes a must-have tool for enhancing revenue and operational efficiency. Ready to transform your business? Visit Drivepoint.io to explore our strategic finance platform tailored for scaling your brand. 🚀 #halloween #CPG #brand #finance #strategy

What’s the most difficult side effect of growth? Managing complex financial models. Here’s how Laundry Sauce makes it easy with Drivepoint 👇

📢 Building a corporate-sized finance team won’t help your brand scale—here’s what will. If you’re a CEO, CFO, or Founder of a growing consumer brand, you might think that managing your forecasts, inventory, and budgets means building a large pyramid-structured financial team, just like the corporate giants do. It sounds like the best move, right? ♟️ Here’s the reality: for brands between $1M and $20M, there’s a better way. Instead of siloing off functions and adding layers of complexity, you could be using Drivepoint’s FP&A platform, designed specifically for consumer brands looking to hit hyperdrive. Here’s what it can do: ↳ Our proprietary Drivepoint SmartModel enables 98%+ forecasting accuracy. ↳ Strategically plan for fundraising, retail expansion, and more—all with white-glove support. ↳ Sync your data across accounting, marketing, retail, and online sales channels in minutes. ↳ Get a fully functioning model in just 1 month (seriously). Your investors will love you. ↳ Reduce manual syncing and reporting delays so you can focus on making data-driven decisions. ↳ With Drivepoint, you cut the complexity and stay nimble—so you can grow faster. Ready to think differently about scaling? Visit us at Drivepoint.io P.S. Ever thought you needed a corporate-sized finance team to succeed as a brand? It’s time to become tech-empowered. 📊 Repost this if you know a brand that could benefit!

Is your brand looking to profitably scale operations? Make sure you get the timing right with these insights from our favorite breakfast brand 👇

Just read an awesome piece about BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition's CMO, Thomas Gargiulo, and how AI is reshaping the future of hydration. 💧 As brands aim for growth and efficiency, strategic finance offers a roadmap to navigate these dynamic shifts. Let's dive into the highlights. 🤖 AI Meets Hydration: Gargiulo discusses how AI is revolutionizing BODYARMOR’s approach to marketing and athlete partnerships. By leveraging AI, the brand can personalize consumer experiences and optimize marketing spend. 📈 🏋️♂️ Athlete Partnerships: Athletes are not just endorsers but collaborators, providing authentic insights into product development and marketing strategies. 💡 Future of Hydration: With AI-driven insights, BODYARMOR is poised to anticipate trends and consumer needs. 🤝 Strategic finance offers the tools to scenario-plan for various future market conditions, enabling brands to pivot swiftly without compromising financial health. 🚀 It can also support these initiatives by forecasting ROI on partnerships, ensuring optimal investment and alignment with business goals. Imagine BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition using strategic finance to evaluate potential AI investments. 🤔 By forecasting potential returns and simulating various market scenarios, they can determine the optimal level of investment that aligns with their growth objectives. For omnichannel brands aiming to scale, understanding and implementing strategic finance can unlock new avenues for growth, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure long-term success. 📊 Ready to supercharge your brand's financial strategy? Discover how Drivepoint can help you navigate these opportunities. Visit us at Drivepoint.io to learn more! 💼📈 #strategicfinance #forecasting #CPG #brands #Drivepoint

In this piece, we break down how cross-functional planning empowers more informed, reliable financial decisions. Want to learn more? Matt breaks it down here: