https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/early-stage-financial-decision-making--6937855enEntrepreneurshipCopyright 3Peakshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc68962bece4c2fa75764dbe0c6e9473.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/early-stage-financial-decision-making--6937855Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:10:39 +00003Peaks3Peaksops@3peakspodcasts.comNavigate critical financial choices in your startup's early days by learning frameworks and best practices that help you avoid costly mistakes and build a solid foundation for growth. This show produced by Aarish Shah. 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