Led By Experts
Our leadership team combines decades of financial expertise, entrepenurial and operational success, and technological innovation to deliver transformative results.
Deep Financial Leadership
Led by ex-Big Four experienced CFOs, our team has worked with companies at all stages and industries.
Entrepreneurial Experience
We've founded, scaled, and exited successful companies, giving us firsthand experience with the challenges and opportunities that founders face.
Successful Innovators
Our integrated AI capabilities are developed by technology experts who understand both the potential and practical implementation of advanced data analytics.
Our Leadership
Ignition Forward delivers financial leadership, business acceleration, and AI enablement services that go beyond traditional consulting to deliver execution-focused results for businesses at critical inflection points—combining Craig Gainsboro's disciplined financial expertise with Andrew Moss's visionary approach to technological innovation.
Craig has been CFO to founders with equity and debt financings totaling over $2B by top VCs and lenders, and across industries and states. Experienced from 15 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, most notably as U.S. CFO of its Tax and Advisory Line of Service Representing annual revenues of $2.7B and $2.4B, respectively, Craig has unique insight into streamlining processes, analyzing complex organizations and executing major initiatives. His unique Big 4 combination from E&Y and PWC enabled him to develop a well rounded set of expertise as a CFO that he now delivers to all types of stakeholders, peers and subordinates and such as revenue enhancements, running a shared services organization, leading and assisting and designing an ERP implementation and cost cutting initiatives.
Andrew's track record includes co-founding CustomInk and leading key initiatives during their growth to $600M+ in annual revenue, founding BuyWithMe (backed by Bain and Matrix), and serving as Partner/COO for a $185M value-oriented hedge fund. His strategic vision has been sought by industry leaders including execs at Amazon, Slice and Snyk. Known for identifying critical inflection points where technological adoption creates exponential growth, Andrew combines visionary thinking with practical execution to help ambitious leaders not just predict the future, but actively shape it.
The Power of Alignment and Our Proven Approach
Our methodology aligns capital, technology, and operations to accelerate growth. Developed through years of working with startups and enterprises, we’ve refined a structured approach that ensures clarity, efficiency, and measurable outcomes for our clients.
Build frameworks for strategic decision-making
Identify patterns to address complex challenges
Align stakeholders for seamless execution
Set realistic timelines for key initiatives
Ignition Forward Advisory Team
What Makes Us Different
With a proven track record of driving over $2B in growth for clients across industries, we deliver strategic insights and hands-on support to propel businesses toward their boldest goals.