Beth Gaspich recalls ringing the NYSE bell in 2008 as RiskMetrics went public amid extreme market volatility. After months of S-1 prep and roadshows, the decision to proceed came “down to the wire.” Executing successfully proved the value of preparation, decisive timing, and clear investor storytelling in uncertain markets. Now Watch our Complete Episode Featuring […]
1131: Building an AI-Ready Finance Engine | Beth Gaspich, CFO, NiCE
In 2008, Beth Gaspich stood on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, ringing the bell as RiskMetrics went public. What made the moment extraordinary was its timing—amid one of the most volatile markets in decades. The IPO decision, she tells us, came “down to the wire.” After months of preparing the S-1, long…
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1121: Agility Through Scenario-Driven Finance | Ademir Sarcevic, CFO, Standex International
During what he calls a “terrible soccer game” his son was playing, Ademir Sarcevic picked up a recruiter’s call that would change his career. The game was lopsided, but the timing was fortunate. Within months, Sarcevic was interviewing with Standex International’s leadership team. By 2019, he was CFO of the diversified manufacturer, helping guide a…
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Prepared for the Unexpected: Steering Finance Through Volatility | Ademir Sarcevic, CFO, Standex International
When rhodium costs spiked from $2,000 to $30,000 an ounce, Ademir Sarcevic led Standex to redesign switches with cheaper ruthenium and raise prices. The dual response protected margins, revealed stronger pricing power, and created a playbook for future crises—proving agility and preparedness are critical in finance leadership. Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Ademir […]
UiPath CFO Ashim Gupta on Strategic AI Investments & Agentic Automation
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Ashim Gupta of UiPath reveals how he balances R&D investments with strict operational discipline. Reflecting on UiPath’s rapid rise from its Romanian origins to global acclaim, Ashim explains that while R&D drives innovation, operational costs must be tightly managed. He also unveils UiPath’s strategic pivot to agentic automation—integrating AI, robotics, […]
How Mobileye’s CFO Strategically Manages R&D Investments and Cash Flow
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Moran Shamesh outlines three key areas of focus for the upcoming year: financial involvement in advanced product engagement, ensuring correct resource allocation between R&D units, and monitoring global market trends and regulatory changes to inform forecasts. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining cash flow efficiencies through a detailed examination […]