

Are Startups Dying? The Brutal Reality of VC in 2025
Today, James sits down with Aarish Shah from Emerge One.
They discuss Aarish’s remarkable journey in building a successful fractional CFO business in just four years, growing to over 25 consultants.
Aarish shares his transition from traditional finance roles to becoming a fractional CFO, the inception of his podcast, and the importance of relationships and data in business.
Don’t miss Aarish’s incredible experiences in places like Papua New Guinea and his thoughts on the current venture capital landscape!