Iryna Krutsenko

Iryna Krutsenko is Managing Director of Nine Lives Strategy, where she helps founders and growing companies build the financial foundation investors look for. With over 10 years of experience spanning corporate finance, public sector work, and strategic roles in the solar industry, Iryna has seen the patterns that separate businesses that scale from those that stall. She's witnessed the gap between companies drowning in spreadsheets and those with clear, actionable insights that drive growth decisions. Her expertise includes: - Building investor-ready financial models and rolling forecasts for startups - Implementing FP&A frameworks for businesses without enterprise budgets - Evaluating ERP systems for operational efficiency - Translating financial complexity into strategic clarit...