As co-head of enterprise sales at Paintzen, Clayton Kossl applied a metrics-based approach to deal-making—analyzing pipelines, commissions, and creative financial structures. Within two years, enterprise and national accounts surged to 80–90% of revenue, attracting PPG Industries’ acquisition. The experience reshaped his CFO mindset: data-driven, risk-ready, and deeply aligned with sales execution. Now Watch the Complete […]
765: Never Waste a Crisis | Jean Lavigueur, CFO, Coveo
"Network with peer CFOs from the same industry, who have been through similar experiences. Also, surround yourself with consultants, accountants, lawyers, and compensation consultants who have relevant experience in your industry and companies of similar size." - Jean Laviqueur, CFO, Coveo Unlike many of his finance leader peers, Jean Lavigueur has little difficulty in identifying…
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250: Revisiting the Roots of a Silicon Valley Career | Ken Goldman, CFO, Yahoo, Inc.
When Yahoo, Inc.'s CFO, Ken Goldman, first joined @Home Network (later Excite@Home) as its finance leader back in 1996, the world of Internet search was a mere microcosm of the ever-expanding universe it is today. Join us when Ken recounts the opportunities that helped to advance his career amidst Silicon Valley's ever-disruptive technology waves. …
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