Rhiannon
Barbagallo

Current Company:

Thryve

Title:

Co-Founder, President

Education (SMU specific):

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Career Background:

Rhiannon Barbagallo brings over a decade of experience across finance, operations, and engineering, with a strong track record in leadership and business growth. She is the Founder of Thryve and has previously held senior finance roles, including Controller at Stage 1 Financial and Texas Land Care, overseeing multi-entity portfolios exceeding $100M. Earlier in her career, she served as Director/Controller at Dryman Construction Group and founded Wolfpack Ventures, where she successfully financed and managed profitable real estate projects. Her background also includes technical and operational roles in the energy sector, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on both financial and operational strategy.

What am I doing – describe your current role and objectives:

I founded Thryve Financial because early-stage founders deserve more than just clean books, They deserve a financial co-pilot. After years in corporate finance and startup advisory, I saw too many brilliant founders struggle to translate product momentum into sustainable business models. At Thryve, we go beyond accounting. We embed fractional CFO strategy that’s agile, data-driven, and tailored to scale. Whether it’s runway forecasting, investor reporting, or building your first finance stack, we’ve supported founders through funding rounds, burn crises, team restructuring, and growth plateaus.

Connections trying to make:

I’m looking to connect with founders navigating growth challenges, investors seeking a reliable accounting and finance partner to support their portfolio companies, and professionals in parallel fields—such as legal, tax, HR, and advisory—where collaboration creates stronger outcomes for clients.

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