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1162: Scaling Growth Across the World’s Most Complex Markets | Guillermo Lopez, CFO, dLocal

In his early 30s, Guillermo Lopez walked into finance as an outsider. “Nobody was giving me a chance in finance because I was an engineer,” he tells us. Then a boss took “a risk” and moved him into a finance role—partly because he was “good with numbers,” and partly because his consulting background meant he…
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Bridging Legal & Finance: Closing Contact Risk Gaps – A Suite Voices Miniseries Episode

In this special episode of CFO Thought Leader—the first of three produced in collaboration with The Suite, Shaun Sethna (General Counsel and GM for the L Suite) maps where CFOs and GCs misjudge contract risk and how to collaborate effectively. He spotlights “locked-in” deals that still enable termination via vague clauses or missing notice-and-cure. Start…
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Why Startups Need CFOs Who Say “No” | Konstantin Dzhengozov, CFO, Payhawk

Konstantin Dzhengozov designed a dual-revenue model—software plus payment services—backed by detailed unit economics. Confident in his projections, he told a German banking partner Payhawk would break even in six months. The result: the company hit break-even on schedule and began generating revenue where competitors typically lost money. Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Konstantin […]

Unleashing Innovation: Strategic Insights into AI Adoption

Trintech CFO Omar Choucair discusses emerging roles in AI, emphasizing the critical balance between rapid innovation and risk management. He explains that while 20% of employees eagerly adopt AI tools, many remain hesitant. Key is targeted training and ensuring proper licensing—using enterprise platforms that provide compliance and access to multiple solutions. He stresses that cross-department […]

1077: Unleashing Innovation: Strategic Insights into AI Integration | Omar Choucair, CFO, Trintech

Trintech CFO Omar Choucair is increasingly turning to AI as a strategic advantage—building teams, refining data “plumbing,” and automating time-consuming processes. His strategic mindset, honed by years of thriving in unpredictable environments, drives him to embrace AI as a catalyst for operational efficiency and transformative growth. Choucair tells us that his approach centers on leveraging…
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704: When Investors Come to Mind | Puneet Pamnani, CFO, KORE Wireless

When asked about a personal habit that has served him well over the years, finance leader Puneet Pamnani raises his voice slightly and seeks to mimic the delivery of his wife’s tone:  “This is what you do for a hobby? You read company annual reports?” To which Pamnani defends his favorite pastime with the retort:…
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249: The Private-to-Public Journey

Exclusive case study: A little over a year ago, when publicly held Perion advanced with a deal to acquire digital agency Undertone, Michael Waxman-Lenz began preparing to exit his post as Perion’s chief strategy officer to spearhead Undertone’s private-to-public journey as its CFO. Now, for the first time, CFO Waxman-Lenz charts the action steps and milestones that allowed his team to rapidly transform Undertone’s internal controls,…
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