Wassia Kamon: What Founders Get Wrong About Finance, Fundability, and Scaling a Business

Wassia Kamon is a CPA, CMA, and MBA who brings over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business leadership across multiple industries. She currently serves as CFO of a mission-driven CDFI, where she helps guide financial strategy, growth, and impact for underserved communities. As an award-winning CFO, published thought leader, and podcast host of "The Diary of a CFO," Wassia is known for her honest and practical insights into what it really takes to build and lead a strong finance function. She speaks openly about the challenges finance leaders face, from navigating the first year in the CFO seat to building teams that can truly support growth. Wassia has built a strong presence on LinkedIn, where she shares clear and relatable insights that help founders and finance leaders better understand their numbers, avoid common mistakes, and make smarter decisions. Her work highlights how strong financial leadership is a key driver of Fundability, long-term growth, and access to capital. Today, she helps bridge the gap between financial strategy and real-world execution, giving business owners the clarity and structure they need to scale with confidence. During the show we discuss: Why most founders are financially misaligned—and how it limits growth The hidden reasons your business isn't actually fundable (even if you're making money) How to fix your financial foundation before trying to scale Why chasing revenue can hurt profitability and long-term success How to align your business model, credit, and cash flow for real growth The mindset shift needed to build a business that creates freedom—not more work What lenders and funders actually look for when deciding who gets capital How to turn your business into a scalable, finance-ready asset Resources:

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Wassia Kamon: What Founders Get Wrong About Finance, Fundability, and Scaling a Business is an episode from The Business Credit and Financing Show by Ty Crandall.

This episode is 30:41 long.

This episode was published on May 18, 2026.

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