TL;DR: In this episode, NCNG host Raphael Rocher speaks with Christian Corrigan, CFO Partner at BlockOffice, a strategic back-office and fractional CFO/COO partner for both Web2 and Web3 startups. Christian explains that BlockOffice covers everything from incorporation, banking, and bookkeeping to high-level fundraising support, budgeting, forecasting, and token listing preparation, and has recently expanded into product studio services through an in-house tech team. He shares the company’s origin story through founder Jay’s VC/angel background and the recurring need for stronger finance operations inside early-stage startups, paired with a long-term vision of building an automated FinOps platform for founders. The conversation highlights BlockOffice’s white-glove, embedded-team approach: they start by identifying a client’s top priorities, then operate as part of the startup rather than hourly consultants, often owning the full financial department and operational execution through key moments like TGE. Christian’s top advice for founders is to stop trying to do everything themselves, focus on fundraising, go-to-market, and product, and outsource FinOps to specialists to preserve bandwidth. Finally, he outlines BlockOffice’s organic growth model built on events, network-driven deal flow, and referrals, while teasing upcoming Token2049 side-events ranging from a founders/VC fitness session to a practical workshop on corporate structuring and SAFTs.
Context
Raphael Rocher welcomes Christian, Partner at BlockOffice, to discuss the role of strategic back-office support for early-stage Web2 and Web3 startups. Christian introduces BlockOffice’s fractional CFO/COO model, covering both foundational FinOps and high-impact strategic support such as fundraising, forecasting, and token-related operations.
They explore why BlockOffice was created, what makes its embedded, white-glove approach different from classic consulting, and the most common founder mistakes the team sees when startups begin scaling. The discussion wraps with BlockOffice’s organic go-to-market strategy and a preview of the team’s Token2049 presence and side events.
Conversation Transcript
Recording Consent & Introduction
Raphael Rocher (Host, NCNG):Alright, maybe to start you can introduce yourself, talk a bit about your business very briefly and what you guys do.
Christian (CFO Partner, BlockOffice): Sure. My name is Christian. I’m a CFO partner at BlockOffice. Essentially, BlockOffice is a strategic back office for startups, Web2 and Web3. We sit under a fractional CFO/COO umbrella, from basics like incorporation, corporate structuring, bank accounts, and bookkeeping, to strategic support like fundraising, budgeting, planning, forecasting, investor memos, and white papers. For Web3, that includes token listing support.
We also have a tech development team. They started by building our internal platform, then we acquired and expanded them. Since many clients need product help, we now offer product studio capabilities too.
Origin Story & Long-Term Vision
Raphael Rocher (Host, NCNG): Is there a story behind how BlockOffice started? Why was it needed, and what’s the long-term vision?
Christian (CFO Partner, BlockOffice): BlockOffice started with Jay, our founder. He has a deep VC and angel background and saw a recurring problem in his portfolio: startups lacked strong finance departments, didn’t know how to manage financial ops, and couldn’t produce reporting that helped them raise follow-on rounds.
The bigger vision was to go beyond fractional CFO services and build a platform that automates common startup pain points, like organized data rooms and automated fundraising-ready financial reporting, potentially expanding into things like “AngelList 2.0.” I met Jay early on; I was already doing fractional CFO/COO work with 16 years in investment banking. We aligned immediately, and the partnership snowballed from Jay’s early portfolio network into broader demand.
How BlockOffice Works (Client Example)
Raphael Rocher (Host, NCNG): Can you share a concrete example of how you work end-to-end with a client?
Christian (CFO Partner, BlockOffice): We don’t operate like traditional consultants. Our goal is to provide maximum support without adding unnecessary burn. We start by understanding the startup’s real problems and identifying two or three core priorities. We’re a high-touch, white-glove, bespoke service.
Once engaged, we operate as part of the team. Not hourly billing. We attend weekly and strategic meetings and try to optimize internal processes so we can add more strategic value.
One example: we supported a client moving toward their TGE after a successful fundraise. We became their outsourced financial department, building models, improving their commercial plan, handling AP/AR, payroll, treasury management, and then project-managing the TGE. That meant evaluating market makers, structuring proposals for the CEO, coordinating listing requirements, and helping decide where to list first — essentially acting as the operational “arms and legs” for finance and ops.
Top Advice for Early-Stage Founders
Raphael Rocher (Host, NCNG): What’s your number-one piece of advice for early-stage founders?
Christian (CFO Partner, BlockOffice): Founders often try to do everything themselves because they feel accountable for every part of the business. That quickly turns into too many priorities with not enough bandwidth. The biggest mistake is misallocating attention.
Founders should focus almost entirely on fundraising, go-to-market, and product scope/build — the highest-ROI areas. FinOps and other operational necessities should be outsourced to specialists who can move at founder speed. That’s where we help: we take on the FinOps load so founders keep headspace and execution focus for what matters most.
Deal Flow, Growth & Token2049 Teaser
Raphael Rocher (Host, NCNG): You’ve had great results without big marketing. How have you driven business so far, and what’s next?
Christian (CFO Partner, BlockOffice): We’ve barely invested in marketing. Our website isn’t built for inbound. Instead, we went to lots of events, listened to startup problems, and refined our offering. For pre-seed startups, incorporation and structuring are often the first need, so we start there and naturally expand into deeper FinOps support.
Growth has been organic through Jay’s network, continuous event presence, and a strong referral engine from satisfied clients. We’re now beginning to test a more structured funnel with A/B messaging to attract the right clients.
Raphael Rocher (Host, NCNG): You’ll be at Token2049, anything you want to tease?
Christian (CFO Partner, BlockOffice): We’re running two side events. One is a lunchtime gym/fitness session for founders and VCs who want a break from the party circuit, followed by lunch. The other is a practical session on corporate structuring and SAFT/fundraising documentation. People can find details on LinkedIn and reach out through the site or directly.
Raphael Rocher (Host, NCNG): Perfect. Thank you very much.
About BlockOffice
BlockOffice is a strategic back-office and fractional CFO/COO partner for Web2 and Web3 startups. The team supports founders across the full finance and operations stack: from incorporation, corporate structuring, banking setup, and bookkeeping, to strategic fundraising support, budgeting, planning, forecasting, investor materials, and token listing preparation. BlockOffice operates as a white-glove, embedded extension of client teams, prioritizing speed, efficiency, and measurable outcomes. The company is also building an internal tech platform and product studio capabilities to automate common startup FinOps pain points and support product development needs.
Since 2024, Blockoffice is RMA-verified and fully transparent.