Advantages of having a part-time CFO for your company; making sure you set a strong financial foundation for your startup.

Betty Kayton, Chief Financial Officer

Betty has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, as a key member of the executive team at high-growth, venture-funded start-ups. Her contribution ranges from strategic planning and fund raising to tactical challengers such as building appropriate infrastructure without stifling growth. Betty concurrently serves as CFO of several high tech companies (mobile/Wi-Fi/mesh networks, consumer products, Web 2.0/social networking, eLearning, mobile content), and previously was CFO at Leapfrog (a leading manufacturer of interactive learning aids where she helped prepare the company for IPO), Nominum (internet/telecom infrastructure software), MGA Entertainment (since grown to be the world’s largest privately-held toy company), and senior financial management positions at Fortune 500 companies including Fujitsu and Citicorp. Betty was certified as CPA while working for Ernst & Young. She holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a BA from Pamona College.