Silicon Valley is no place for bean counters—the dynamic companies that thrive here rely on a flexible, business-savvy finance team to stay ahead of the game. For this report we dug into our collection of real-life examples to show how strategic finance can drive success so companies can wheel on a dime, jump on opportunities and have a true picture of risks and rewards. The report covers four key areas:

• Improving capital efficiency (and preventing flameouts)
• Scaling information systems and avoiding the optimism trap
• Getting the right talent mix and reaping the benefits
• Creating processes that let a business grow without stumbling