Building Trust and Becoming a Trusted Advisor

In this podcast episode, Shane Leonard, an experienced CFO, discusses the importance of CFOs building trust and becoming trusted advisors to founders and CEOs. He emphasizes the need for CFOs to understand what drives and motivates founders, while also recognizing the importance of offering guidance and strategic insights. Shane shares his own career journey, divided into three sections: finance, entrepreneurship, and CFO roles, highlighting the unique perspectives and skills that come from diverse experiences. He also mentions the challenge for CFOs of understanding risk in the startup world and the need to balance financial perspective with the founder's optimism.