Betsy Lindsey
CFO, CoFounder
Geldrop,Noord Brabant
Summary
As a demonstrated collaborator, I built a network of US and EU investors and technical partners for a emerging startup technology in the conservative Telecom industry; I orchestrated various internal departments in a large corporate to achieve a merger milestone. As an team player and entrepreneur, I have developed and delivered entrepreneurial knowledge leadership events and cross-sell seminars for startups, customers, bank employees and bank partners. Experienced in business development, finance and accounting, operations, supply chain and human resources.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer, Co-founder
Ʌircision
01.2019 - Current
- Raised over 2.6M euros for early stage investment.
- Developed and executed EU and NL subsidy plans, earning over 3.8M euros for R&D development
- Established and developed Aircision's governance, Human Resources and accounting procedures and policies..
- Developed a network of deep tech and photonics investors.
- Supported Aircision's commercial team by generating leads, preparing pilot documentation, developed achievable milestones and performed legal documentation review.
- Managed risk effectively through comprehensive insurance coverage review and implementation of robust internal controls.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
Managing Director Investor Relations
HighTechXL
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Developed, prepared and delivered workshops on investor readiness, investor behavior and investor and stakeholder communications
- Developed and maintained relationships with early stage investors
- Coached teams 1-on-1 in regards to financial and business model development
- Prepared events for investor matchmaking and investor panel discussions.
Project Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Monitored intermediary milestones for slippage to assure the delivery time tables of project milestones.
- Conducted business and systems analysis in multiple 15 bank departments, including accounting, to assess necessary process improvements in order to meet international regulatory guidelines.
- Drafted business plans and responded to feedback for country regulatory approval of branch offices throughout Asia in connection with the Wells Fargo and Wachovia merger project.
- Led communication between the Asia Regional Management Team and corporate headquarters in San Francisco regarding the status of various projects on multiple fronts, including the merger task forces.
Business Development Manager, Vice President
Wells Fargo HSBC Trade Bank
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Identified, developed and managed new banking relationships and transactional opportunities with exporters, importers and multinational companies in the NW US Region and Western Canadian markets.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Actively cross-sold all 81 commercial bank products and services to establish total client banking relationships.
- Coordinated product teams and lead client presentations.
- Priced deals within targeted rate of return and closed transactions.
- Solicited referrals from clients and other industry contacts.
- Participated in regional industry/community affairs.
Relationship Manager, Vice President
Silicon Valley Bank
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Identified, developed and managed new banking relationships in the life sciences and technology niches in the Washington and Western Canadian markets.
- Actively cross-sold bank products and services to establish all-inclusive client banking relationships.
- Delivered presentations to leading technology, private equity and venture capital firms.
- Negotiated transactions; priced products within targeted rate of return; documented and closed transactions, ensured conformance with bank policy.
- Managed and monitored portfolio of an average of 30 active lending customers for profitability and portfolio risk.
- Analyzed problem credits and met with clients to develop solutions to mitigate loss.
- Participated in industry and community affairs.
- Solicited referrals from clients and industry contacts.
Paralegal – Corporate Securities / Commercial Finance
Perkins Coie LLP
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Drafted agreements, due diligence and correspondence in connection with corporate transactions, including: initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity offerings and aircraft financing.
- Maintained corporate minute books by drafting: stock records, resolutions for corporate board of directors meetings, incorporation documents.
Education
Masters of Business Administration, Technology Management -
12.2002
2002 Winner of TMMBA Business Case Competition
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography, honors -
12.1992
Skills
- Native English
- Intermediate Dutch
- Microsoft Office software (Sales Force, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word, Sharepoint, and Visio)
- Moody’s and QuickBooks, ExactOnline, Twinfield
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial Management
- Change Management Expertise
- Business Development
Affiliations
- Habitat for Humanity (house captain) North American Women's Association Dragon boating Distance running
References
- John Bell, CEO, HighTechXL Venture Builder, john@hightechxl.com
- Guus Frericks, Managing Director, DeepTechXL, Founder HighTechXL, guus@deeptechxl.com
- Cliff Lawrence, Asia Regional Manager, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank, lawrence@wellsfargo.com
- Robert Hughes, CEO, Aircision, robert@aircision.com
Volunteer Experience
English tutoring and volunteer coordination for the Creativity Action Service program at the International School of Eindhoven.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer, Co-founder - Ʌircision
01.2019 - Current
Managing Director Investor Relations - HighTechXL
01.2015 - 01.2019
Project Consultant - Wells Fargo Bank
01.2007 - 01.2010
Business Development Manager, Vice President - Wells Fargo HSBC Trade Bank
01.2005 - 01.2006
Relationship Manager, Vice President - Silicon Valley Bank
01.1999 - 01.2005
Paralegal – Corporate Securities / Commercial Finance - Perkins Coie LLP
01.1993 - 01.1999
University of Washington, Foster School of Business - Masters of Business Administration, Technology Management,
University of Mary Washington - Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography, honors,
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