Amy Spandau

Background

About Amy Spandau

I know what it takes to create financially strong, sustainable businesses. Over the past 25+ years, I’ve helped build and guide financial foundations for businesses of all sizes—from fast-growth SaaS startups and large publicly traded international companies. Through it all, my passion for people, making finance fun, and the stories numbers tell has remained my driving force. In 2022, I took a leap out of corporate life to found Ablaze, a boutique financial services firm dedicated to helping founders gain the clarity, cash flow, and confidence to achieve their biggest dreams. I wanted to bring the expertise of big-business finance to entrepreneurs who need it most. Today, I work closely with founders, helping them structure their finances, forecast cash flows, and plan strategically so they can focus on what matters—growing their business. What we do at Ablaze: Create great numbers through world-class bookkeeping, accounting, and financial services Guide founders through every stage of their Founder’s Journey to achieve clarity and confidence in both their business and personal finances Help founders demystify their numbers and make data-driven decisions about what’s next with ease I leverage my extensive experience to inform the guidance I provide to my clients: • Fundraising and Equity Structuring • Culture Development • Board Governance and Relations • Human Resources / Organizational Management • Strategic Planning • Equity Compensation • Financial Planning and Complex Modeling • Financial and Operational Reporting • Risk Management and Compliance • Leading Small to Large Teams • Facilities Planning • Due Diligence Why choose Ablaze? Because we do more than just crunch your numbers, we help you understand what those numbers really mean—and how to use them to make smart decisions for your business and your life. Your financials aren’t just reports—they’re a tool to help you shape your future. And it’s not just about business success. By making sense of your numbers, you gain the freedom to spend time on what really matters.