Founder Finance

Membership

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Light, approachable financial support for early stage founders

The Founder Finance Membership is for early stage founders who want regular support with their numbers, without the intensity or price point of a full advisory project or CFO partnership. It is a simple, steady way to build financial confidence while you grow.

You get a trusted partner to talk through your numbers with, simple tools to help you stay on top of them, and a calm place to ask the questions you do not want to bring to your bookkeeper or banker.

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What you can expect

  • This membership is designed for you if:

    • You are in the early stages of building your business and want to start “doing finance right” from the beginning.

    • You do not have a finance leader on your team, but you know you should understand your numbers more clearly.

    • You feel unsure about how to read your financial reports or what they are actually telling you.

    • You want a trusted partner you can check in with regularly, not just at year end.

    • You are not yet ready for a Financial Clarity Intensive or Fractional CFO Partnership, but you want more support than a one off call.

  • Before joining, founders often say:

    • “I am not sure what to look at each month.”

    • “I feel nervous talking about my numbers because I am afraid of what I will find.”

    • “I do not know if I am paying myself properly or pricing things well.”

    • “I wish I had someone to ask these questions without feeling judged.”

    The Founder Finance Membership gives you a safe, steady space to talk about your numbers, understand what is happening, and build good habits early.

  • This is a monthly membership built around consistent, practical support.

    1. Monthly 1 to 1 strategy session
     Each month, we meet for a focused session to:

    • Review your most important numbers and what changed since last month.

    • Talk through upcoming decisions, plans, or concerns.

    • Identify a small number of actions to take before the next call.

    These sessions are designed to feel supportive, not overwhelming, and to build your confidence over time.

    2. Simple reporting templates
     You receive straightforward templates that help you:

    • Track what matters most for your stage of business.

    • Organize information in a way that feels usable, not intimidating.

    • Build a rhythm of looking at your numbers regularly instead of avoiding them.

    3. Slack access for ongoing support
     Between calls, you have access to us for light touch questions and check ins, so you are not stuck waiting for the next session when something small comes up.

    This is not meant to replace bookkeeping, tax, or a full CFO, but to give you a supportive partner in your corner as you grow.

  • Over time, founders in this membership typically experience:

    • More comfort and ease when looking at their numbers.

    • A better understanding of what to pay attention to each month.

    • Increased confidence when making everyday decisions about spending, pricing, and planning.

    • A stronger financial foundation that makes future advisory work or CFO support more effective.

    Most importantly, you stop feeling alone with your questions.

  • To keep the membership focused and accessible, there are clear boundaries around what is not included here.

    The Founder Finance Membership does not include:

    • Deep, one time diagnostic work or a full Clarity Report.

    • Scenario modeling or complex forecasting.

    • Representation with lenders, investors, or boards.

    • Acting as a formal member of your leadership team.

    If you need a comprehensive deep dive into your numbers, the Financial Clarity Intensive is a better fit.

    If you want ongoing strategic finance leadership and more intensive support, the Fractional CFO Partnership is designed for that level of engagement.

  • Choose the Founder Finance Membership if you:

    • Want steady, approachable support as you grow.

    • Are building or refining your financial habits and understanding.

    • Prefer smaller, regular touchpoints over intensive projects.

    Choose the Financial Clarity Intensive if you want a defined deep dive and a 90 day roadmap.

    Choose the Fractional CFO Partnership if you are ready for ongoing strategic leadership and higher touch support.

    • Timeline: Ongoing, month to month.

    • Download our Pricing Here

Next step:

If you are an early stage founder who wants a calm, consistent place to talk about your numbers and build confidence, the Founder Finance Membership is a gentle but powerful starting point.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

  • Aura Balboa, The Newly Institute

    “Shelby has been an exceptional asset to the Newly in her capacity as a consulting CFO. She brings a high degree of professionalism, technical expertise, and sound judgment to every engagement. Her deep knowledge of IFRS and her ability to translate complex accounting matters into practical business insights have been invaluable.

    Shelby led the streamlining of our consolidation and reporting processes, introducing key internal controls that strengthened financial governance and improved efficiency across the organization. She also played a pivotal role in enhancing our forecasting and financial modeling, helping the team clearly understand the drivers behind revenue and cost performance.

    Equally impressive is her leadership style—Shelby motivates and develops junior staff, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence. She consistently delivers high-quality work and strategic value well beyond expectations.

    I highly recommend Shelby and her firm to any organization seeking experienced, hands-on CFO-level financial leadership.”

  • Emily Mullet, The Vanity Vault

    “I’ve been working with Twenty Six for about two years now, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made for my business. She has gone above and beyond in helping us truly understand our numbers — not just what they are, but what they mean and how to use them to grow.

    Her insight has been invaluable in identifying areas where we can improve, and she’s helped us strategize both our current lease and upcoming expansion in a way that ensures sustainable success and growth. She genuinely cares about her clients and their businesses, and it shows in everything she does.

    If you’re a business owner who wants to understand your numbers, make smarter decisions, and set yourself up for long-term success — I can’t recommend TwentySix enough.”

  • Kumbaya Rentals

    “We are so grateful for Shelby. She helped us clean up our books, focus on the numbers that matter, and put a clear plan in place for financing equipment and day to day operations for Kumbaya Rentals. She also guided us through migrating accounting platforms to a system that fits our reporting needs, and the transition was seamless. Shelby was kind, responsive, and patient with every question. It felt like working with a partner who truly cares about our success.”

  • Samim Aminzadah, CEO of Blowers & Grafton

    "Working with Shelby Olechow was an exceptional experience. Shelby brought a strong strategic mindset and deep financial acumen that helped guide our business through key stages of growth and change. She had an incredible ability to break down complex financial matters into clear, actionable insights, always keeping our long-term goals in focus.

    Beyond her technical skill, Shelby’s professionalism, reliability, and collaborative nature made her an invaluable part of our leadership team. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure we were making smart, informed decisions that supported both stability and scalability.

    I would highly recommend Shelby to any organization seeking a results-driven, thoughtful, and dependable financial leader."

  • Accurate Transmission Ltd.

    We’ve had the benefit of working with Shelby for many years at Accurate Transmission. She understands our business, how we operate day to day, and what we’re working toward.

    Shelby has helped us with everything from payroll and accounting systems to strategic financial advice. She keeps our processes organized and explains the numbers in a straightforward way so we can make confident decisions about staffing, pricing, and investing back into the business. We’re grateful to have her in our corner and would gladly recommend her to other owners.

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