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1092: Balancing Mission, Margin, and Market Share | Steven Miller, CFO, Warby Parker

It was Friday the 13, in March 2020, and Steven Miller was staring at a suddenly irrelevant budget. Hours earlier Warby Parker had shuttered every one of its 280 stores to protect employees and customers. “Remember that plan we just approved?” he asked the leadership team. “Forget it.” In its place he introduced PAR—Pause, Adjust,…
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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 […]

1051: Building a Greener Future: A CFO’s Journey in Climate Tech | Derek Warnick, CFO, Electric Hydrogen

From day one of his professional life, Derek Warnick knew his career would be driven by a purpose greater than mere career advancement. As an undergraduate studying finance and international business, he contemplated how his professional life could make a meaningful impact. Upon graduation, he joined the World Bank's International Finance Corporation, focusing on empowering…
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