Ali Bawi, head of Kafoo CPA, and a proud University of Washington graduate, has worked with industry leaders, including Deloitte and Starbucks, but his true passion lies in helping small businesses, which he discovered while working at Sweeney Conrad and 4 Corners Financial Forensics. During his college years, Ali launched his first startup, gaining firsthand experience in the challenges of running a business. His work with startups, software companies, and freelancers has given him deep insight into the financial hurdles they encounter. When he’s not crunching numbers, you can find Ali practicing martial arts or traveling with his loved ones.