Jill Simandl

Jill Simandl is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and fundraising. Her expertise spans financial planning, pricing strategies, and scaling operations, making her a trusted advisor to startups and established businesses alike.

Professional Achievements

Jill has served as CFO for multiple startups, including Relay Foods and Tranlin, Inc., where she led successful VC and PE fundraising rounds. She has also worked as an independent consultant with Fenris Digital, an insurtech startup, to develop financial and pricing models for initial fundraising. Her career includes investment banking M&A work and finance leadership roles for companies ranging from startups to those with over $300 million in revenues.

Skills and Expertise

Jill specializes in financial planning, pricing strategies, contract management, and administrative infrastructure development. Her holistic approach ensures businesses are prepared to scale while mitigating risks. She offers well-versed counsel on product pricing, contract terms, customer qualification, and HR/payroll/tax/financial planning, drawing on her broad-based experience across multiple industries.

What Sets Jill Apart

Jill’s ability to build robust financial systems and her strategic insights into scaling operations set her apart. As she puts it, "I have a solid eye for planning administrative infrastructure and a holistic perspective on managing contracts, pricing, financing, and cost planning to ensure scalability and risk mitigation." Her experience across diverse industries enables her to provide tailored advice to businesses at various growth stages.

Connect with Jill

Learn more about Jill Simandl and her work by visiting her LinkedIn profile or exploring her bio on UVA Licensing & Ventures Group.

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