Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO David Freeman recounts the challenges faced during the financial crisis, highlighting the tension between investor advice to retrench and the company’s growth trajectory. Freeman reflects on the gaps in his expertise, particularly in taxation, emphasizing the need for finance leaders to recognize their limitations and bring in experts early on. […]
977: Unlocking Rep Performance for Sales Success in Tech | David Freeman, CFO, Starburst
971: Navigating Growth and Transformation | Sam Kemp, CFO, Built Technologies
The Mentoring Round | Elizabeth Mann, CFO, Verisk
Inside The Mentoring Round, Elizabeth Mann emphasizes the critical integration of finance and human resources, highlighting the importance of team dynamics alongside financial metrics. Her approach champions continuous learning and revisiting initial understandings as business knowledge evolves. Mann also draws parallels between the challenges of parenting and her role as a CFO, recognizing decision-making complexities […]
The Mentoring Round | Karen Walker, CFO, Sysdig
Inside The Mentoring Round Karen Walker points to her experiences supporting deal flow and collaborating with sales and operations at CNET Networks as pivotal in preparing her for a CFO role. Additionally, her executive sponsorship of cross-functional teams equipped her with a customer-centric approach that has become central to her role as CFO at Sysdig.
967: Leading With a Customer Mind-Set | Karen Walker, CFO, Sysdig
964: Leveraging AI to Achieve Durable Growth | Luigi Testa, CFO, LinkSquares
The Mentoring Round | Brandon Nussey, CFO, Coveo
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Brandon Nussey reflects on his ascent to the CFO office at a young age (28 years old), while acknowledging he had to learn how to deliver information confidently and clearly, especially in public market contexts. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared but not scripted, allowing him to be more […]