I am a Fractional CFO, specializing in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Small CPG businesses face nearly insurmountable odds against much larger competitors. It is critical to carefully chart a course through the minefield of distributors and retailers, not to mention financing options. Contact me to make sure your company doesn't flame out.I have over 15 years of executive experience in the food and beverage industry, where I led Thaiwala, a fast-growing and award-winning company that produces and distributes authentic Thai iced tea products. I have a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a dual BS in Applied Mathematics and Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.As the CEO of Thaiwala, I oversaw the company's strategic vision, operations, finances, and partnerships, leveraging my data analysis and business planning skills to optimize performance, efficiency, and profitability. I also fostered a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, empowering our team and expanding our market reach across the US. Prior to joining Thaiwala, I worked as an investment banker, advising and fundraising for Swedish companies. I was Director of Quantitative Research, Fixed Income at Fidelity Investments, where we valued and modelled risk of the fixed-income investments in Fidelity's mutual funds.