Podcast
The Growth-Minded CFO
Hosted by Upflow · EN
Today's financial leader is more than a number cruncher - they're a growth architect and a strategic partner in the organization’s success.
The Growth-Minded CFO podcast challenges the status-quo and explores how the best CFOs approach their work and lives.
Hosts Lauren Pearl (Fractional CFO, 3-time Founder and Startup Finance Instructor at NYU) and Alex Louisy (FinTech CEO and Y Combinator graduate) speak with inspiring finance and business leaders who’ll share what great CFOs are doing to support high-performing organizations.
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Acting like an owner and the value of international experience, with Rita Kale
Oct 14, 202400:38:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Growth Minded CFO, hosts Lauren and Alex speak with Rita Kale, a seasoned CFO with experience in global firms like Roche and New York-based biotech startups. The conversation delves into the evolving role of the CFO, emphasizing the importance of understanding and engaging with business processes beyond traditional financial functions. Rita shares her unique journey from international finance roles to leading financial operations in India, as well as how her early career experiences with ERP implementations have given her a unique view on finance technology projects. Rita also highlights the importance of work-life balance, and how she discovered running as a tool for personal reflection and problem-solving. The episode also touches upon the challenges and rewards of transitioning from large corporations to startups, which Rita has done several times in her career to date, showcasing the need for adaptability and strategic thinking in modern CFO roles. Conect with Rita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritakale/ Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlouisy/ Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenepearl/ Want to get in touch? Reach out to our producer at joseph.sweeney@upflow.io
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Introduction to The Growth-Minded CFO
Oct 13, 202400:04:14Tap to summarizeGet the lowdown on what our new podcast is about in this introductory episode. Forget the dusty stereotype of the CFO sitting in the corner, chained to a spreadsheet. Today's financial leader is a growth architect and a strategic partner in the organization’s success. The Growth-Minded CFO podcast aims to challenge the status-quo and smash the ‘back-office shackles’. Hosts Lauren Pearl (Fractional CFO, 3-time Founder and Startup Finance Instructor at NYU) and Alex Louisy (FinTech CEO and Y Combinator graduate) speak with inspiring finance and business leaders who’ll share what great CFOs are doing to support high performing organizations. Want to get in touch? Read out to our producer at joseph.sweeney@upflow.io
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