Interviewing Cadence Hardenbergh on Cash Management.
Last Wednesday, September 4th, Shanghai was alive with energy as EO members, EOAs, and prospects gathered for a powerful Spotlight session on CASH: how to organize it, raise it, and make it work for you.
Our special guest, Cadence Hardenbergh, Co-founder and COO at Side Chef, brought a wealth of insights, sharing the realities of entrepreneurship with the theme, “The buck stops with you.”
From their early days at SideChef, with her USD 20 powerful story, to managing large contracts with companies like LG, the stories were both raw and inspiring.
Cadence didn’t just talk about surviving tough times; she shared the strategic shifts that moved them from tight budgets to thriving partnerships.
Learning from Real Stories
Cadence’s approach to cash management, like categorizing and prioritizing payments in the company’s early stages, resonated deeply with the audience.
We also learned how SideChef navigated the Covid challenges by fostering a culture of transparency and offering employees stock options—a move that aligned team interests and built long-term trust.
Beyond Business: Personal Finance Insights
The conversation extended to personal finance, where Cadence shared actionable advice—like having an emergency fund and investing wisely.
Key Takeaways and Next Steps
The session wasn’t just about sharing cash stories; it was about practical, actionable strategies for both business and personal finance.
One resonant piece of advice was simple but powerful: “Sometimes, the definition of success is just not giving up.”
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