Andrew Zezas, SIOR interviews Andrew Savadelis, CFO
Andrew Zezas, SIOR, President & CEO of New Jersey based Real Estate Strategies Corporation, a corporate real estate advisory and transaction services firm interviews financial executive and CFO Andrew Savadelis. Mr. Savadelis answers Mr. Zezas’s questions and provides great insight into a number of timely economic issues, including his recent experiences in securing traditional bank vs government sponsored debt financing, and the drivers behind venture capital versus strategic investors. He discusses how the government acts like a bank, while managing its policy agenda. Mr. Savadelis discusses U.S. government green energy programs, and how, in less than one year, he led a successful turnaround of a company that was burning $60 million annually on $70 million in revenue, with a $20 million market cap. He describes how some venture capitalists ask themselves if the companies they consider investing in have management teams “they can believe in.”, whereas other vcs seek an exit strategy, with strategic investors seeking control over the intellectual property as a competitive advantage. Andrew Savadelis draws on his years of experience leading finance and strategy for biotechnology and technology companies, having specialized in turnaround and commercialization stage companies.
“The Economy is Like a Deep Sea Diver” says Mel Epstein in an Interview with Andrew Zezas on CFO Studio
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“The Economy is Like a Deep Sea Diver” says Mel Epstein in an Interview with Andrew Zezas on CFO Studio
Finance and Technology Executive Shares Useful Insights the Global Economy and Jobs
(Somerset, New Jersey): Andrew Zezas, SIOR, the host of CFO Studio and CEO of Real Estate Strategies Corporation, announced today that finance executive, Mel Epstein, appeared in an interview on CFO Studio. Mr. Epstein, Managing Director of M&C Group, shared his views on business, finance, the economy, and more.
“Mel Epstein is an incredibly accomplished finance executive, with a rather diverse background. We’re excited that he took the time to join us on CFO Studio!” said Andrew Zezas. Mr. Epstein was quoted as saying “Deep sea divers…if they come up too fast, there’s a real risk of the Bends. If they come up at a measured pace, they’ll be fine.”. He continued “That’s what the economy has to do. It has to come up at a measured pace.”
About M&C Group LLC
The M&C Group LLC is a specialized business advisory firm that provides operating, financial and organizational guidance to mid-market and entrepreneurial companies. Their clients are primarily, but not exclusively, in software and technology, media and business services.
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CFO Studio spotlights New Jersey area senior finance executives, providing them with the opportunity to share their knowledge and communicate their perspectives on current economic, financial, operational, and business issues. Visit www.CFOstudio.com.
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Mel Epstein – Economy and Careers
Andrew Zezas, SIOR interviews Financial Executive, Mel Epstein
Mel Epstein of M&C Group visited with Andrew Zezas, SIOR, President & CEO of Real Estate Strategies Corporation and the host of CFO Studio. Mr. Epstein shares his thoughts on the future of the economy; jobs; the relationship between technology, employees, and their companies; and more. In this first of two interviews, hear how Mel compares the global economy to a scuba diver and getting the bends. Mel draws from his diverse background as a financial executive for advertising and marketing companies, as well as, his many other experiences as a strategist and business leader, to share his insight and ideas with CFO Studio.