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Cary Berman

Cary Berman

CFO/COO at CFO Centre
Cape Town, South Africa

Mentorship Connection

Benefits

One meeting per month

Unlimited chat, email, or text within boundaries.

About

Overview—I am a seasoned Global Operations and Financial professional. I uniquely blend cross-functional leadership to steer organization-wide growth and development through data-driven analytics, mentorship, and strategic insights. My dynamic approach has significantly influenced the operational frameworks of companies across fintech, healthcare, government, SaaS, BaaS, and the nonprofit sector. My strategic foresight has consistently propelled early-stage and high-growth companies to new heights, leaving a trail of successful expansions and fundraising triumphs in my wake.
I have built a robust network in the US and Africa, tapping into a vast and innovative ecosystem of startup and early-stage companies and funders in the VC, Accelerator, and Venture Studio markets. This has allowed me to not only launch a pan-African consulting practice while serving as CFO for an African VC firm but also to work with over 25 companies across the world to facilitate scale and growth and to raise equity of over $30 million.
Global Value Proposition My influence extends globally, with a robust network across the US, Africa, and Latin America. A cornerstone in the Fintech communities both domestically and abroad, I invest my expertise in nurturing ventures within the SME, SaaS, BaaS, Health/Pharma-Tech, and Green-tech arenas, driving significant advancements in these sectors. Combining best practices with an understanding of the uniqueness of each market and culture, I can positively impact every company I engage with and facilitate positive change.
Career Highlights Currently, as the Chief Financial Officer at the CFO Centre, I have been instrumental in tailoring high-impact financial strategies for mid-sized US firms, with a keen focus on fintech and payment solutions. My strategic prowess was pivotal at MPost, where I spearheaded crowdfunding and VC efforts that markedly enhanced the company’s strategic focus, leading to significant growth and success.

Spoken languages

English

Mentorship motivation

  • I am looking for new investments
  • I like to learn about industries and new businesses
  • I want to give back to the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurs coming up
  • I want to make new connections for myself and/or the organization I represent
  • I want to scout for new opportunities in engaging as an advisor or for a board seat

This is my career, my life, my love……..I have been in this space for 25 years across the globe and love the energy and creativity in working with startups. I am a teacher, mentor and coach and have been since a taught accounting in grad school