At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Los Angeles based CFO’ operating in the Internet space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Arden Lee
CFO of Weedmaps
Arden Lee serves as the chief financial officer of Weedmaps.
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About Weedmaps, WM Technology: Weedmaps is the world’s first marijuana technology and media brand.
Scott Friedman
Chief Financial Officer of Internet Brands
Scott Friedman is responsible for the controllership, operational accounting, finance, planning and treasury functions for Internet Brands. Prior to joining Internet Brands in August 2008, Friedman served as the Chief Financial Officer of WPT Enterprises, Inc., an entertainment and consumer products company, where he was responsible for the company’s financial, human resources, information systems and administrative operations. At WPT Enterprises, Friedman oversaw the development of the company’s long-term strategic plans, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and investor relations strategy. In addition, Friedman oversaw all treasury and tax functions for the company, including cash forecasting and management, federal and state tax planning and compliance, and international tax structuring for operations in China, Israel and several European countries. Friedman has extensive experience in finance and accounting and working with Internet and new media companies. Before joining WPT Enterprises, Inc., Friedman was Controller at Sony Pictures Digital, and previously served in various accounting and financial capacities at The Walt Disney Company. Friedman was a Certified Public Accountant in Virginia while at Arthur Andersen, and holds Bachelor of Accountancy from George Washington University.
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About Internet Brands: Internet Brands is an internet media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce sites in vertical markets.
Trevor Short
Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer of Millennium Entertainment
Co-founder and CFO Trevor Short oversees legal, finance and administrative operations for Nu Image, Inc., Millennium Films and all related companies. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Short obtained a Bachelor of Law from the University of Rhodesia and an MBA at the University of Cape Town where he was awarded the Gold Medal. In 1980 Short entered the world of banking and commerce, joining Standard Chartered Merchant Bank in Harare as head of Corporate Finance, responsible for takeovers, mergers and IPO’s. He then moved to Hill Samuel Merchant Bank in Johannesburg in 1984 as head of its Corporate Finance Division and subsequently to Investec Bank where he was responsible for eight IPOs on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, as well as numerous mergers and acquisitions Short’s finance background led him to develop a tax based financing formula to produce motion pictures in South Africa. He succeeded in procuring over $200 million from private investors to fund the production of international films made in South Africa. Much of the financing he secured was for films produced by Avi Lerner’s Nu Metro group for international film companies. He also became a consultant to the Government of South Africa regarding film incentive legislation.
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About Millennium Entertainment: Millennium Entertainment – Theatrical Film/Movie Distribution Company based in Los Angeles, CA
Emerson Yenokida
CFO & COO of NTWRK
Emerson Yenokida is the CFO and COO at NTWRK.
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About NTWRK: NTWRK is the definitive live streaming video commerce platform developed specifically for Gen-Z and Millennials.
Arman Panjwani
CFO of LawnStarter
Arman Panjwani is the CFO at LawnStarter.
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About LawnStarter: LawnStarter is an online marketplace that provides lawn maintenance and outdoor services for consumers and lawn care professionals.
Paula Croutch
Chief Financial Officer of eHarmony
Paula’s responsibilities include working closely in many capacities with the CEO and COO, building accounting teams and developing internal controls, policies and procedures. Paula has over 28 years of Finance and Accounting experience, most recently running her own practice providing consulting services to a variety of clients in the areas of Operations and Finance. Prior to joining eHarmony as CFO, Paula was a trusted advisor and consultant for the company in all areas of Finance for over nine years. From 1984 to 2002, Paula was with the firm Arthur Andersen, where she was a partner for seven years. Paula holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance from California State University, Northridge. She is a member of the American Institute, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Ernst & Young Alumni Board of Directors and is the past Treasurer of the Wise Parent Association of Stephen S. Wise Elementary School and Special Needs Resource Center.
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About eHarmony: EHarmony is an online dating website that matches compatible singles with each other.
Travis Kell
Co-Founder & CFO of Metropolis
Travis Kell is an entrepreneur, investor and former financial services professional. He is the Co-Founder, COO and CFO of Metropolis Technologies, Inc. Prior to founding Metropolis, Travis was in the financial services industry in New York with a focus on private investments. Most recently, he was a senior business development professional at Winton Group. Winton is a $30 billion computer-driven global investment management and data science company. Previously, Travis was a Director at BlackRock Alternative Advisors where he led the New York-based Product Strategy team responsible for $5 billion of client assets invested across a range of hedge fund strategies. His primary focus was to develop and structure customized portfolio solutions with sophisticated investors across the U.S. and Canada. During his tenure with BlackRock, Travis was involved in negotiating and structuring several portfolios of hedge funds and opportunistic co-investments totaling $3 billion. His career began as an Analyst in 2006 at Quellos Group in Seattle. Quellos was a boutique alternative investment management firm that was acquired by BlackRock in 2007 to create the firm’s $25 billion global hedge fund solutions platform.
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About Metropolis: Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility.
Jakapun Viwatkurkul
CFO- Co-Founder of MusicFreelancer.net
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About MusicFreelancer.net, Ship2Way: All-In-One Music Platform Where Musicians Meet and Do Business
Scott Turicchi
President and Chief Financial Officer of Ziff Davis
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About Ziff Davis: Ziff Davis (Nasdaq: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company
David Jarrett
CFO of Neon Roots
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About Neon Roots: Neon Roots is a full-service custom design and development shop specializing in responsive web/mobile solutions and custom applications.
James Hays
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Brentwood Associates
James joined Brentwood in 2021 as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to joining Brentwood, James served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at St. Cloud Capital, LLC and also worked in the audit and assurance practices at Rothstein Kass (acquired by KPMG) and Meloni Hribal Tratner. James received a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University. James is a Certified Public Accountant.
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About Brentwood Associates: Brentwood Associates is a consumer-focused private equity investment firm.
Erick Nordan
CFO of Digitour Media
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About Digitour Media: World’s First Social Media Tour & Music Festival