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1167: CFO Leadership at Venture Inflection Points | Intekhab Nazeer, CFO, Lineaje

Early in his career, Intekhab Nazeer found himself sitting in go-to-market meetings rather than finance reviews. A CFO mentor had pushed him beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, exposing him to pipeline discussions and sales forecasting. That experience changed how he viewed finance leadership. Instead of simply reporting financial results, he began understanding “how pipeline is generated,…
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When One Plus One Actually Equals Three | Matt Novick, CFO, TripleLift

At PlaceIQ, an unexpected acquisition inbound forced Matt Novick to deeply assess unit economics and true revenue and cost synergies. The experience reshaped his strategy: always be transaction-ready by understanding the business end-to-end, so finance can quickly evaluate opportunities, avoid misfits, and operate with strategic precision. Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Matt Novick […]

1139: The Global Lens of Finance Leadership | Atsushi Kitamura, CFO, Astellas Pharma

When Procter & Gamble asked Atsushi Kitamura to move from finance analysis into running a manufacturing plant, he didn’t hesitate. “They always give me next challenge to stretch me,” he tells us. Managing one of P&G’s large diaper plants in Japan forced him to apply finance in real-time operations—a proving ground that shaped his comfort…
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Finance as the Quarterback: A CFO’s Strategic Advantage

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Eugene Wong shares how he discovered that bridging disconnected teams can accelerate growth. He describes how finance can serve as the “quarterback,” identifying misalignment across departments and convening sidebars to maintain synergy. CFO Wong emphasizes scaling while sustaining efficiency and employee passion. Looking ahead, top priorities include streamlined growth, engaged […]