Rakesh Pullabhatla, CPA, CFA

Experience

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  Maxceon

  Co-Founder and Head of Finance and Accounting Practice

  Mar 2023 - Present

  Maxceon is a a top-tier, senior team of experienced business executives that provide fractional finance & accounting, business & people operations, legal, and business consulting services to organizations of all sizes. • Working with interesting startups in blockchain, fintech, space tech and e-commerce space spread across the US, Latin America, Europe and Africa.

  • Work with companies in the crypto, fintech, Spacetech, SaaS, and e-commerce space.
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  Zil Money

  Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

  Dec 2019 - Present

  ZilMoney is a cutting-edge financial technology company committed to simplifying and streamlining financial workflows for businesses of all sizes. Our innovative solutions empower organizations to optimize their financial processes, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall efficiency. With a focus on user-friendly design and robust functionality, ZilMoney offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services, including expense management, invoicing, payment processing, and more. Securely process payments and transactions with ease. Whether it's ACH transfers, credit card payments, or check printing, we've got you covered. Seamlessly integrate with popular accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, and more to streamline your financial data management. Say goodbye to manual expense tracking. ZilMoney's intuitive expense management system simplifies expense reporting, approval workflows, and reimbursement processes. Create and send professional invoices in minutes. Customize invoices, set up recurring billing, and get paid faster with our invoicing tools. Gain valuable insights into your financial performance with our analytics tools. Make data-driven decisions and stay ahead of the curve. Security: Your financial data is secure with us. We employ industry-leading security measures to safeguard your information. Efficiency: We help you eliminate manual, time-consuming tasks so you can focus on growing your business. Cost Savings: Our solutions reduce operational costs, improve resource allocation, and optimize your financial processes. Scalability: ZilMoney grows with your business. Whether you're a small startup or a large enterprise, our solutions can scale to meet your needs. Exceptional Support: Our dedicated support team is here to assist you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and successful implementation. Discover how ZilMoney can transform your financial operations and help your business thrive.

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  Haus.com

  Consultant

  May 2019 - Present

  Haus is on a mission to make finding the right home financing hassle-free. We look beyond the rate, incorporating your unique homeownership goals. With all your options in one place, including traditional refis and Haus’s own co-investing model for ownership, you can discover, compare, and apply the easy way—online. To learn more about how Haus is changing the way people finance their homes, visit www.haus.com.

  • Tokenization of real estate.
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  Coil

  Consulting CFO

  Sep 2018 - Present

  Coil was founded in 2018 to build a better business model for the Web. Coil makes it easy for creators, publishers and platforms to monetize their content across the internet, and provides an alternative to advertising and site-by-site subscription models. As Coil Members enjoy content, Coil uses a proposed open web standard called Web Monetization to stream micropayments to individual creators and websites in real time. In 2019, Coil, in collaboration with Mozilla and Creative Commons, launched the $100 million Grant for the Web to boost open, fair and inclusive standards and innovation in Web Monetization. Coil also invested $20 million in Imgur, the community-powered entertainment platform reaching 300 million people each month.

  • Cryptocurrency payments startup founded by ex-Ripple CTO.
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  Kranz & Associates

  CFO

  Dec 2017 - Apr 2023

  Hi, we’re kranz! We are the preeminent accounting and financial solutions firm helping start-ups and Venture Capital companies grow. We believe that every business, at every stage of growth, is a story waiting to be told – and that all companies deserve to reach their full potential. By focusing on our core values and fostering trusted personal connections, we help our clients thrive with confidence so they can share their stories with the world.

  • CFO to several leading Web 3.0/crypto/fintech/SaaS companies.
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  Planet Labs

  Director of Finance

  Dec 2014 - Sep 2017

  Planet(NYSE: PL) provides daily satellite data that helps businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists understand the physical world and take action.

  • Worked as Head of FP&A for this spacetech company
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  BOKU, Inc.

  Head of FP&A and Controller

  Dec 2008 - Dec 2012

  Boku Inc. (BOKU.L) is a global provider of localized payment solutions including digital wallets, direct carrier billing, and account to account/real-time payments schemes. Boku’s global payments network includes over 200 local payment methods worldwide, reaching over 7.5 billion consumer payment accounts in more than 60 countries. Boku works with the world’s largest merchants including Amazon, Google, Spotify, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, Spotify, Tencent and Sky, helping them to grow their businesses in every corner of the globe. Incorporated in 2008 and headquartered in London and San Francisco, Boku is also an international company when it comes to hiring, having professionals working from Brazil, China, Estonia, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Singapore, and the UAE.

  • Worked as Controller and Head of FP&A