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Decoding the 2025 VC Landscape
Podcast Finance / PodCast / May 24, 2025 / Posted by Kevin Gwynn White / 3

Decoding the 2025 VC Landscape

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In this engaging episode of the Expert Insight Interview, host John Golden speaks with Kevin Gwynn White, co-founder of Expo Group, about the evolving world of venture capital. Kevin sheds light on the significant shift in investor priorities, moving away from pure growth metrics to a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and sustainable profitability, especially for early-stage and Series A companies. Discover the crucial elements startups need to demonstrate – like solid traction and a clear financial strategy – to secure funding in today’s dynamic environment. Kevin also highlights the value of leveraging outsourced financial expertise, offering practical advice for entrepreneurs navigating this new VC landscape.

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KEVIN GWYNN WHITE co-founded Exbo Group in 2017. He has helped to provide finance, operations, and strategy support to growth-stage companies and M&A diligence support to fund managers. Kevin focuses on bridging the gap between investors and founders, help CEOs build premier finance functions that appeal to investors. His areas of focus include education, software, and e-commerce.   Prior to Exbo, Kevin worked as a Strategy Consultant at Ernst & Young where he supported large, multinational companies in M&A. During his tenure at EY he advised C-Suite executives, including the CFO of Morgan Stanley and the CEO of Bank of New York Mellon Markets, in areas of growth, restructuring, and analytics. Kevin also worked at Rethink Education, a Venture Capital firm, where he advised their portfolio companies during Series A fundraising.   Kevin earned his MBA from Columbia Business School, an MS in Financial Analysis from Lehigh University, and a BS in Finance and Accounting from Lehigh University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York.

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About Author

KEVIN GWYNN WHITE co-founded Exbo Group in 2017. He has helped to provide finance, operations, and strategy support to growth-stage companies and M&A diligence support to fund managers. Kevin focuses on bridging the gap between investors and founders, help CEOs build premier finance functions that appeal to investors. His areas of focus include education, software, and e-commerce.   Prior to Exbo, Kevin worked as a Strategy Consultant at Ernst & Young where he supported large, multinational companies in M&A. During his tenure at EY he advised C-Suite executives, including the CFO of Morgan Stanley and the CEO of Bank of New York Mellon Markets, in areas of growth, restructuring, and analytics. Kevin also worked at Rethink Education, a Venture Capital firm, where he advised their portfolio companies during Series A fundraising.   Kevin earned his MBA from Columbia Business School, an MS in Financial Analysis from Lehigh University, and a BS in Finance and Accounting from Lehigh University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York.

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