After a failed military mission caused by one wrong GPS coordinate and later uncovering a flawed privatization pricing formula others dismissed, Yuval Atsmon learned a defining finance lesson: never accept numbers at face value. Great CFOs question assumptions, triangulate facts, and ensure teams understand the logic behind decisions. Now Watch Our Complete Episode Featuring CFO […]
From Performance Metrics to Innovation Zones | Bruce Schuman, CFO, Universal Technical Institute
Bruce Schuman describes a strategic pivot from selling discrete data center components to delivering end-to-end solutions. As memory, storage, and connectivity became as critical as CPUs, finance helped reframe the business model around customer problems, aligning investment and execution to support integrated, solutions-led growth. Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Bruce Schuman of Universal […]
Ep 51: The New FP&A Feedback Loop
In our latest episode of Planning Aces, host Jack Sweeney is joined by resident thought leader, former CFO, and finance technologist Glenn Hopper to explore how modern FP&A leaders are redefining decision-making. Featuring insights from CFOs David Lee of WEBTOON, Cristina Kim of Octaura, and Zane Rowe of Workday, the conversation reveals a shared shift…
Listen to the Episode Below (0:42:00)
Innovation and Market Adaptation | Erik Swenson, CFO, IDT
Finance Strategic Moment Early in his Danaher career, Erik Swenson faced a pivotal decision: continue with a volatile capital business or pivot to a faster-growing, more stable life sciences market. Instead of rushing into change, he pushed for conviction—evaluating market viability, margins, and execution feasibility. This strategic shift ultimately aligned the business with sustainable growth. […]