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Michael Ly

Michael Ly

Serial Entrepreneur, Cloud Accounting Expert, and Business Coach

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Burlington, Vermont
Tempe, Arizona
Joined March 2025
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Summary

Michael Ly is a prolific serial entrepreneur and leader in the accounting and fintech space, having founded and led multiple companies including Reconciled (an online bookkeeping and advisory firm) and co-founding Saasable and Humnly. His ventures often leverage cloud technology and remote teams, reflecting his forward-thinking approach to business operations. michaelly+5
With an MBA from Babson College, a top entrepreneurship school, Michael combines academic rigor with practical experience to serve as a CFO and entrepreneur coach. He guides clients in scaling businesses, improving financial health, and achieving work-life balance, drawing on his own journey and diverse background. michaelly+3
Michael is actively involved in the accounting and fintech community, serving on advisory councils for industry leaders like Gusto and Xero, and as a General Partner at AF Ventures, investing in accounting/fintech startups. He also contributes to the non-profit sector as a Board Member and Treasurer for ADANU. aicpaconferences+2

Work

Education

Writing

Retaining Employees: A Challenge for Small Businesses

January 5, 2024

An article in partnership with Intuit Accountants focusing on strategies for small businesses to retain employees and build strong teams, co-authored/featured Michael Ly.

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This Entrepreneur Grew His Company Nearly 300 Percent in 3 Years by Sending Cold Emails

December 1, 2023

An article in Inc. magazine, shared by Michael Ly, detailing his approach to growing his company through cold emails.

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Building Customer Trust Remotely in Service-Based Industries

May 10, 2020

Article by Michael Ly discussing five steps to building a strong remote work culture and customer trust in service-based industries.

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Hobbies

Volunteers as a public speaker and pastor at his church. firmofthefuture