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662: A Thirst for Innovation | Dynshaw Italia, CFO, Soldo

When innovation is a topic for discussion, Dynshaw Italia can’t resist mentioning Cobra Beer—or, to be more specific, “the big bottle.” It was Cobra, of course, that first opted to forgo the UK’s standard 500–550 ml beer bottles and introduce an ever more generously proportioned 650 ml vessel. “Cobra was all about doing things differently…
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222: Charting the Entrepreneur’s Path, Robbie Sprechman, CFO, Fierce Brands

If you have only 10 listening minutes to spare, you won't feel cheated listening to Robbie Sprechman's opening anecdote about how he first entered the office of the CFO.  There's little doubt that CFO Sprechman's unusual career path satisfied an entrepreneur itch, while at the same time steadily advancing his finance career. No small feat…
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013: Les Charm, Babson College, on the CFO and the Board

How should CFOs contribute at their firm's board meetings? Les Charm of Babson College says board meetings should focus on looking ahead, but too often they focus on what's already past. What's more, Les says that when it comes to middle-market firms, there’s no shame in recruiting family and friends to serve as board members. In fact,…
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