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About our founder

Stanislav Zinkov, MBA

Hello, my name is Stanislav Zinkov, MBA, and I'm the driving force behind Austin Fractional CFO.

I invite you to explore my journey that has shaped my approach to business, leadership, and the creation of enduring value. Thank you for taking a moment to discover my story.

As Chief Financial Officer and, uniquely, as Head of HR, I've seized the unique opportunity to blend leadership across the critical domains of capital and talent, fostering a holistic approach to organizational growth. This dual role has empowered me to spearhead transformative projects across diverse settings, including public, private, and PE-backed companies in the U.S., Japan, and Australia. My commitment to integrating finance, operations, and people strategies has been pivotal in driving meaningful change and delivering tangible results.

Key achievements in my career include orchestrating a significant $35M fundraising endeavor with KKR, leading to remarkable growth for one company—increasing revenue tenfold and expanding the team threefold. Leading a family-owned business with over 660 employees through the pandemic uncertainties to a successful private equity exit represents another milestone. Moreover, my initiatives have propelled a company to achieve 40% year-over-year growth on three separate occasions.

At Austin Fractional CFO, I am dedicated to partnering with executive teams determined to scale their businesses to $100M in revenue and beyond, leveraging the lessons learned and strategies refined from years of diverse experiences.

Beyond C-suites and boardrooms, I've had the privilege of sharing my insights as a lecturer and mentor to over a dozen CEOs at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business Executive Leadership Scaling Program. My focus has been on scaling businesses, creating sustainable and transferable business value, while maintaining businesses in a continuous state of readiness and attractiveness.

In my personal life, mountain climbing exemplifies the resilience and determination I apply professionally. Successfully summiting Denali and other peaks has shown me that these physical challenges reflect the strategic and persistent efforts essential in business.

What We Value

EXCELLENCE

At Rising Oak Advisory, we strive for excellence because we understand that our clients deserve nothing less. We know that their success hinges on our ability to deliver exceptional results, and that's why we pour our hearts into every project, ensuring that we exceed their expectations at every turn.

TRANSFORMATION

We are deeply passionate about transformation because we know firsthand the profound impact it can have on our clients' lives and businesses. Seeing them overcome obstacles, break through barriers, and achieve their goals fills us with immense pride and satisfaction, driving us to push harder and reach further with each new challenge.

IMPACT

Our work is driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives and businesses of our clients. We know that the strategies and solutions we provide have the power to change their trajectory, unlock new opportunities, and pave the way for long-term success. That's why we are committed to giving them the tools, support, and guidance they need to make a real difference in their world.

INTEGRITY

Integrity is at the core of everything we do because we understand that our clients rely on us to act with honesty, transparency, and integrity at all times. By holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards, we build trust and credibility with our clients, ensuring that they can always count on us to do what's right for them.

EMPOWERMENT

We are passionate about empowering our clients because we believe that everyone deserves the chance to take control of their own destiny and shape their future. By providing them with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to succeed, we help them unlock their full potential and live their best lives.

PASSION

Our passion for our work drives us to go above and beyond for our clients, giving our all to help them achieve their goals and dreams. We are deeply invested in their success, and nothing brings us greater joy than seeing them thrive and flourish under our guidance and support.