A Finance Strategic Moment During his first Salesforce meeting with the Chief Product Officer, Naeem Ishaq pitched new pricing ideas without solid data. Sent away to “figure out the (numbers) first,” he refined the fundamentals, persevered, and ultimately earned a trusted seat at the strategy table—opening doors for bigger initiatives and long-term growth. Now Watch […]
1088: Driving Growth with a Builder’s Mindset | Naeem Ishaq, CFO, Checkr
1086: M&A, AI, and the Art of Integration | Adam Ante, CFO, Paycor
Ownership, AI, and M&A Execution | Adam Ante, CFO, Paycor
Failing to integrate a newly acquired Colorado firm taught CFO Adam Ante the critical gap between operating a business and merely managing financials. Embracing “extreme ownership” transformed his approach, prompting deeper collaboration with business leaders. Now watch the complete episode featuring CFO Adam Ante of Paycor In this episode, Jack is joined by Adam Ante, […]
1084: Reading the Signals, Not Just the Statements | Brian Carolan, CFO, SailPoint
Ep 43: The ROI Equation for AI Starts Here
Simplify, Measure, Accelerate | Jason Lee, CFO, Faire
FINANCE STRATEGIC MOMENT | CFO JASON LEE At Faire, Jason redefined how the company measured growth by simplifying customer behavior analytics. Initially, the company tracked broad volume and percentage-based growth metrics, but Jason shifted the focus to two core drivers: discovery volume (new product trials) and reorder rate (repeat purchases). Now Watch the Complete Episode […]
1080: Reframing Your Drivers of Growth | Jason Lee, CFO, Faire
1073: AI, Agility & Ambition: The Making of a Data Center Powerhouse | John Wilson, CFO, Sabey Data Centers
Building Networks & Nurturing Talent: Key CFO Insights from Amy Butte
Inside The Mentoring Round, Navan CFO Amy Butte recalls the unexpected responsibilities she faced at the New York Stock Exchange, underscoring how the CFO role extends beyond accounting. She reveals the importance of connecting with people—whether on a trading floor or in a finance function—and highlights the power of vulnerability in leadership. Butte also stresses […]