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This chapter explores the essential functions of treasury departments in companies, focusing on financial resource management and risk mitigation. It emphasizes the importance of balancing risk and return for strategic resource allocation and the long-term sustainability of business operations.

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In this episode, Sasha Orloff is joined by Eugene Spevakov, the Treasurer and Head of Corporate FP&A at 6sense, treasury expert, and veteran CFO. Sasha and Eugene dive deep into the Treasury function: how it differs across industries, how a scaling startup will know when it’s time to hire for the role, how to structure the function, and what separates a great treasurer from merely good. Eugene offers a masterclass on leveraging treasury to drive growth, improve cash flow, and allocate risk strategically in an uncertain world.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Preview

(00:49) Intro

(01:14) Understanding treasury

(02:22) Meet Eugene Spevakov: A treasury expert

(03:39) Basics of treasury functions

(05:40) Real-world treasury challenges and risks