CFO THOUGHT LEADER
The Future of Finance is Listening
CFO THOUGHT LEADER is a podcast featuring firsthand accounts of finance leaders who are driving change within their organizations.
We share the career journey of our spotlighted CFO guest: What do they struggle with? How do they persevere? What makes them successful CFOs? CFO THOUGHT LEADER is all about inspiring finance professionals to take a leadership leap. We know that by hearing about the successes — (and yes, also the failures) — of others, today’s CFOs can more confidently chart their own leadership paths across the enterprise and take inspired action.
We share the career journey of our spotlighted CFO guest: What do they struggle with? How do they persevere? What makes them successful CFOs? CFO THOUGHT LEADER is all about inspiring finance professionals to take a leadership leap. We know that by hearing about the successes — (and yes, also the failures) — of others, today’s CFOs can more confidently chart their own leadership paths across the enterprise and take inspired action.
Episodes
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Nov 4, 2017 • 4min
339.5 The Afterpod | James Tholen, CFO, Broadsoft
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Nov 2, 2017 • 44min
339: Exiting the Spreadsheet Roundabout | Ian Peacock, CFO, ClusterSeven
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Oct 30, 2017 • 28min
338: Building Your FP&A Muscle | Sydney Carey, CFO, Apttus
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Oct 28, 2017 • 3min
337.5 The Afterpod | Amit Singhi, CFO, Piston Group
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Oct 26, 2017 • 39min
337: Achieving Profitability Milestones | John Kinzer, CFO, HubSpot
Join us when John Kinzer, CFO, HubSpot, outlines his post-IPO timeline, when profitability goals were set and met by the innovative online marketing firm. HubSpot's Financial Evolution: Kinzer's role post-HubSpot's IPO involved prioritizing profitability, shifting from growth-focused spending. Established a vision for achieving cash flow positivity post-IPO; met the milestone in late 2015. HubSpot's Evolution as a Company: HubSpot initially focused on marketing software, expanded from attracting website visitors to converting them into leads. Aims to be a comprehensive front-office platform for SMBs, emphasizing ease of use and integration. Financial Leadership Impact and Strategic Shifts: Kinzer's strategic shifts involved refining the budgeting process, aligning spending with long-term value. Emphasis on key financial metrics like operating cash flow, free cash flow, and unit economics for investment decisions. Talent Management and Cultural Impact: HubSpot's focus on attracting talent through blogging, codifying its culture code, and providing growth opportunities for employees. Kinzer highlights the importance of nurturing talent and networking for aspiring finance leaders. Balancing Growth and Profitability in Business Models: Kinzer discusses the balance between premium offerings and inside sales, emphasizing the importance of customer satisfaction and long-term vision over short-term gains. This podcast episode features John Kinzer's insights into HubSpot's financial journey, his career experiences, strategic shifts in financial management, talent nurturing, and the balance between growth and profitability in business models.
Oct 23, 2017 • 46min
336: All Eyes on Cash | Tony Tripodo, CFO & Author: "The Successful CFO"
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Oct 21, 2017 • 3min
335.5 The Afterpod | Steve Love, CFO, Dialpad
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Oct 18, 2017 • 30min
335: Garnering Investor Recognition | Josh Blacher, CFO of Therapix Biosciences
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Oct 16, 2017 • 40min
334: Kissing Frogs: The Dynamics Behind Courting Investors | Brian Day, CFO, Fuze
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Oct 15, 2017 • 30min
333: Office of the Chief Problem Solver | Ian Charles, CFO, Host Analytics
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