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Sarah Lerche

Sarah Lerche

CFO Consultant

Sarah Lerche is a veteran startup CFO and strategic advisor with a proven track record of helping early and growth-stage tech companies scale smart and fast. With over 20 years of experience in finance and operations, she has partnered with more than 50 venture-backed startups—guiding them through fundraising rounds, building scalable financial infrastructure, and preparing for successful exits.

As Co-Founder and CFO of Escalon Services, Sarah grew the company from a bootstrapped startup to a $65M+ industry leader, culminating in a private equity-backed acquisition in 2022. She’s raised over $600M in venture capital for clients across SaaS, healthtech, agtech, and e-commerce, and is known for leveraging AI and automation to streamline financial operations and unlock growth.

Sarah brings deep expertise in financial modeling, investor relations, due diligence, and board governance. She currently serves on several boards and continues to advise founders on building resilient, fundable, and data-driven companies.

Whether you’re navigating your first term sheet or preparing for Series C, Sarah is the strategic partner who helps founders turn vision into value.

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and her Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of San Francisco.

I had the pleasure of working closely with Sarah during our time together at Healthily where she served as our CFO while I held the position of CEO. I am delighted to provide the highest recommendation for Sarah as a finance professional.

Sarah is an exceptional CFO who brings a remarkable blend of hands-on expertise and strategic vision to the table. Her extensive experience working with both corporate giants and innovative startups showcases her adaptability and versatility in financial management. Her ability to navigate the complex financial landscape of both established corporations and dynamic startups is truly impressive.

What truly sets Sarah apart is her invaluable board experience. Her insights and guidance have been instrumental in steering our company’s financial strategy in the right direction. Her contributions during board meetings were always well-informed, insightful, and forward-thinking, helping us make critical decisions with confidence.

Sarah not only excels in her professional capacities but also possesses a genuine passion for mentorship and collaboration. She fosters a positive work environment and is always willing to share her knowledge and expertise with colleagues, making her an invaluable asset to any team.

In summary, Sarah is an exemplary CFO with a wealth of experience, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record of success. I wholeheartedly endorse her for any role that demands financial leadership and expertise. She has my utmost respect and trust, and I am confident that she will continue to excel in her future endeavors.


Matteo Berlucchi
Founder & CEO of Healthily