Rewriting the Rules of Startup Growth
In an age when startups often chase capital before customers, Felicia Gallagher is rewriting the rulebook. The Founder and Principal of ThreeStone Solutions has built her reputation as a strategic finance expert helping beverage founders move beyond the “raise fast, exit faster” trap.
Her forthcoming book, Built Not Borrowed: A Beverage Founder’s Blueprint to Financial Freedom, offers a grounded, experience-driven guide to building profitable businesses that align with purpose. Launching in late 2025, the book’s timing is no coincidence. With venture capital tightening and investor expectations evolving, Gallagher’s message of sustainable growth is resonating across the beverage and spirits landscape.
From Boardroom to Blueprint
Gallagher’s financial acumen is backed by more than numbers. Having unlocked over $200 million in working capital and new revenue growth, she brings credibility earned through years of practical experience. Mentored by executives like Matt White, CFO of Linde, Inc., and Kevin Foti, former President of Linde Inc., she’s combined corporate precision with entrepreneurial vision.
Through ThreeStone Solutions, Gallagher provides fractional CFO services and strategic finance support designed to help founders scale without sacrificing integrity. Her firm’s philosophy rests on three timeless pillars — Faith, Family, and Excellence — a compass for founders seeking clarity amid the noise of modern entrepreneurship.
Leadership Rooted in Values
Gallagher’s accolades speak volumes: 2025 Global Recognition Award, Marquis Who’s Who inclusion, and dual Titan Awards for Outstanding Finance Executive (Platinum) and Outstanding CFO (Gold). Yet it’s her grounded philosophy that truly defines her leadership.
“The foundation of every lasting business isn’t capital but character,” she says. “Build that first and the money will follow.”
For an industry that often measures success by valuation, Gallagher’s blueprint reminds founders that the strongest balance sheets are built on trust, not trendlines.
Learn more at www.threestonesolutions.com or contact Felicia Gallagher at fgallagher@threestonesolutions.com.
