About Us
Our Story
MyCash Dashboard was born out of real cash pressure — the kind that keeps owners awake at night wondering if they can make the next payroll. Our founders built it because they lived those moments themselves.
From cash crunch to clear visibility
If you've ever faced a cash crunch, a credit squeeze, or intense pressure from the board, you understand the struggle.
The founders of MyCash Dashboard have been there. They know the sleepless nights spent worrying if the business can make the next payroll. MyCash Dashboard was born out of necessity. Importantly, being short on cash doesn't mean compromising on values. Trust, integrity, and caring for staff are paramount.
Decades of real-world cash management
Mike Lescai, co-founder of MyCash Dashboard, was CEO and shareholder of a transport group over 30 years ago. In a challenging, low-margin industry, Mike often recalls:
“There were times we were receiving $1m a week and spending $1m the same week. Life was about juggling cash every day. When a client couldn’t keep their promise, we couldn’t keep ours. We had to know with high probability what would be in our account that night and every day for the next week. As the business recovered, we had to ensure we had cash reserves – accurately predicting future cash positions was essential.”
Together with Peter Hannan, a co-founder, our cash management journey began in the 1980s and culminated in the creation of MyCash Dashboard in 2013. The platform continues to evolve with regular updates.
In 2018, Sam Trifiletti, one of Australia’s leading cost management consultants, joined as a partner. Sam brings a profound depth of cost analysis expertise, further enhancing our ability to provide precise financial insights.
Where we focus today
We have consulted and advised hundreds of businesses. Having walked the walk, we are inquisitive, ask the right questions, and tackle data to provide accurate and candid information to business owners and management.
Our approach respects the work of accountants who produce essential Profit and Loss reports and Balance Sheets. However, these documents often look in the rear-view mirror. From experience, we know owners want to focus on the future. The simplest measure is knowing what is, and will be, in the bank account. For many clients, MyCash Dashboard has become their go-to report for the health of their business.
Our story continues because we believe every company can be improved, or if in trouble can be saved, given accurate data and sufficient time to learn and act.