Justin Goldman

I am a Chief Financial Officer and strategic partner to CEOs and Boards, with 15+ years of experience scaling venture-backed and private equity–backed technology and data businesses through periods of rapid growth, transformation, and exit. I specialize in building disciplined, investor-ready finance organizations and translating strategy into execution. My background spans capital strategy, operating finance, governance, and transactions, with a track record that includes leading carve-outs, raising significant equity and debt capital, executing acquisitions and integrations, and partnering with management teams through successful nine-figure exits. Most recently, as CFO of Place Exchange, I led the carve-out from a parent company, built the finance function, raised over $30 million in equity, structured multiple debt facilities, established audit and governance processes, and partnered with the CEO and Board to deliver a nine-figure exit—while supporting more than 10x revenue growth with a lean team. Previously, as SVP of Strategic Finance and Corporate Development at MediaMath, I helped raise $400 million in capital, advised on long-range planning and capital allocation, led domestic and international M&A transactions, and transformed FP&A to improve efficiency, predictability, and decision-making at scale. Earlier in my career, I held corporate development roles at Nielsen and Reed Elsevier and began my career in private equity and M&A investment banking, providing a strong investor and transaction foundation. I am known for balancing growth with financial discipline, earning trust across executive teams, investors, and lenders, and bringing clarity during complex, high-stakes moments. I am particularly effective in environments where companies are scaling quickly, navigating change, or preparing for liquidity events.