Business Acumen Series: Know Your Numbers, Cash Flow Without the Confusion

Thu Oct 09 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am UTC-05:00

Polsky Exchange North | Chicago

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Publisher/HostPolsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Business Acumen Series: Know Your Numbers, Cash Flow Without the Confusion
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This series is to equip entrepreneurs with fundamental business knowledge and skills essential for running and growing a business.
About this Event

Struggling to understand where your money is going or why there never seems to be enough? Cash flow is the heartbeat of your business, and understanding it is key to making confident decisions and staying in control.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to track, manage, and project your cash flow so you can stop guessing and start growing. Topics include:

  • What cash flow really means (and how it’s different from profit)
  • How to read and use a cash flow statement
  • Tips for managing seasonal dips, late payments, and unexpected expenses
  • Tools and systems to simplify your financial tracking
  • How to forecast cash needs and plan ahead with confidence

Whether you're just starting out or trying to make sense of your growing business finances, this session will help you feel more in control and a lot less confused about your numbers.

Facilitator - Brian Dzingai - Olympian, Finance Executive, and Tech Co-Founder

Brian Dzingai is a former Olympic sprinter, seasoned finance executive, and co-founder. As a 2008 Olympian who represented Zimbabwe in the 200-meter sprint, Brian has drawn on his athletic experiences to fuel his success in the business world, particularly in finance and entrepreneurship.

Brian is the Managing Partner of Dash Stone Advisory, his focus is on helping businesses scale, reduce costs, and enhance operational performance through innovative strategies and technology by focusing on the right key performance indicators. With a background that includes working at Deloitte and Alliance Bernstein, Brian has deep expertise in finance, venture capital, and operational management. He is currently a fractional CFO, advising companies on financial strategy, capital raising, and operational improvements.

Brian also worked with AON in IP Advisory, where he assisted clients in navigating the complexities of intellectual property valuation, protection, and risk management. His role involved advising companies on how to leverage intellectual property as a strategic asset, providing insight into the intersection of finance, innovation, and intellectual property.

Brian continues to drive forward his passion for sports, business, and technology, helping athletes and entrepreneurs thrive in competitive environments through a blend of discipline, strategic vision, and relentless execution

Questions? Contact Barbara Agyapong at [email protected].


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Polsky Exchange North, 1452 East 53rd Street, Chicago, United States

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