Karl Nislow

  1. Finance
  2. Startups
  3. Financial Modeling
  4. Financial strategy
  5. Business strategy
  6. Process Improvement
  7. Operations

Startup Finance & Ops Expert - CPG & Tech (Top 3%)

Hi, I'm Karl! I currently serve as a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief of Staff (CoS) to a handful of startups in the Technology and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.

My general approach is focused on scalability, high-touch analysis, and automation wherever possible. I'm known for breaking the traditional corporate mold by simultaneously improving your brand's health while also being someone you genuinely enjoy working with.


** I'm especially passionate about supporting purpose-driven brands. Many of the brands I work with are focused on health, wellness, and sustainability. In the top 3% of consultants via Toptal. **

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Testimonials

  • Karl was our first in-house finance hire and helped create the financial foundation for our mid-stage CPG brand. He led the team and was invaluable in helping us budget, plan, manage our supply chain, and execute our operational goals. I would highly recommend him for any strategic role.

    Kevin Gianni

    Kevin Gianni

    CEO, Annmarie Skin Care

  • Karl was my trusted right hand at Credo. He led all of FP&A and oversaw our core operating model and budget process. Karl served as a vital liaison between the internal and PE teams and helped create critical board materials. I would highly recommend him to any brand!

    James Tagliani

    James Tagliani

    CFO, Credo

  • Karl is extremely strategic and executional. If you need someone who can support executive functions, while also keeping in mind various stakeholder goals, Karl can add a tremendous amount of value. His strong points are finance and strategy, so when it comes to strategic decision making (vital for any startup), projections, operations, and business development, Karl has helped move the ball forward in a crucial way. Happy to chat more if you’re considering Karl for your team.

    Natalise Kalea Robinson

    Natalise Kalea Robinson

    CEO, Parallel Health

Work

Experience

  • Haut AI

    Haut AI

    Advisor

    Apr 2024 - Present

    Haut AI is an enterprise SaaS product that enables brands to leverage AI for personalized product recommendations, skin analysis, and clinical trials.

    • Advise on Overall Strategy
    • Lead Content Marketing Strategy (WIP)
  • Co-Fertility

    Co-Fertility

    Chief Financial Officer (Consultant)

    Apr 2024 - Present

    Co-Fertility is a human-centered family-building platform using a unique egg sharing model.

    • Lead Financial Strategy
  • Parallel Health

    Parallel Health

    Chief of Staff (Consultant)

    Feb 2023 - Present

    Parallel (TC Disrupt 2023 Finalist) is on a mission to create better alternatives to antibiotics. Parallel's team of scientists and doctors are working to solve some of the world's largest health issues by leveraging precision microbes called bacteriophages.

    • Created Financial Models for All Company Divisions
    • Advised on Consumer GTM Strategy & Implementation
    • Created Fundraising & Investor Materials
    • Led Customer Surveying & PMF Exercises
    • Advised on Content Marketing Strategy
    • Recruited and Developed Key Talent (FTEs & Consultants)
    • Executed Internal Digital Strategy & Management
    • Assisted in Seed - Series A Fundraising
  • OMGYes

    OMGYes

    Head of Finance (Consultant)

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

    OMGYes is a sexual wellness platform focused on harnessing the latest research in female sexuality to enhance overall pleasure and well-being.

    • Built Financial Operating Model
    • Led Financial Reporting & Analysis (FP&A)
    • Performed Pricing Analysis & Scenario Modeling
  • Lanshin

    Lanshin

    Head of Operations (Consultant)

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

    Lanshin is an award-winning wellness brand (Allure, Vogue, Byrdie) on a mission to bring Chinese healing techniques to the masses. Lanshin is responsible for making Gua Sha mainstream in the US and its founder, Sandra Chiu, is known for her celebrity following including stars such as Lizzo and Ashley Graham.

    • Led Company Operations Management
    • Recruited and Developed Key Talent (FTEs & Consultants)
    • Created DTC & B2B Strategy
  • Credo

    Credo

    Director of Finance

    Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

    Credo is the largest purpose-driven beauty retailer in the United States. They are pioneers in the sustainable beauty movement and are directly responsible for legislation promoting greater transparency in personal care products.

    • Led Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
    • Assisted in Planning for Private Label Brand Launches (Exa Beauty, EleVen by Venus Williams)
    • Oversaw Internal Budget Process
    • Created Financial Reporting for Private Equity (PE) Firm
    • Assisted in the Preparation of Board Materials
    • Created Financial Models for All Company Divisions
  • Annmarie Skincare

    Annmarie Skincare

    Head of Finance

    Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

    Annmarie Skincare is a cult-favorite beauty brand founded in 2009 and credited for helping launch the ”clean beauty" movement.

    • Led Finance Team
    • Co-Led Operations Team
  • Monstarlab (formerly Fuzz)

    Monstarlab (formerly Fuzz)

    Finance Manager

    Sep 2014 - Sep 2019

    Monstarlabs is an award-winning global digital agency designing apps for brands including Shake Shack, Forever21, SurveyMonkey, Fujitsu, and Redbull.

    • Led Finance Team
    • Oversaw the Acquisition of the Company in 2019

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