In this episode of The New F*Word, host Colin Hewitt is joined by Madeline Reeves, Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry, for a wide-ranging conversation about building resilient businesses, the messy reality of advisory services, and why the finance industry needs fewer shiny tools and more strategy.

What You’ll Learn:

* How to navigate the AI hype cycle while maintaining focus on genuine business value

* Why the traditional General Ledger model is becoming obsolete and what's replacing it

* The critical difference between operational finance leadership and true CFO strategic guidance

* How to build a successful fractional CFO practice while choosing between boutique and scaled models

* Why community building and peer support are essential for modern accounting firm growth

Madeline Reeves is the Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry, an 8-year-old strategic consultancy specializing in go-to-market strategy and business development. With vast experience as a global business development leader for leading tech companies, she helps organizations from solo founders to billion-dollar enterprises optimize their market presence and growth strategies. Additionally, Madeline is the Founder of We Talk Money, the first-ever online network designed to connect underrepresented leaders in finance to industry opportunities and each other.