Episode 48 | Jozef Vogel from Ether.fi on Becoming a Web3 CFO

Jul 23, 2023

Jozef Vogel, the newly appointed VP of Finance and Operations at Ether.fi, shares his fascinating journey from CPA at BDO to a key player in the crypto world. He dives into the essentials of transitioning to web3, discussing vital skills for crypto accountants. Jozef highlights the unique challenges of financial management in decentralized finance, revealing how web2 tools integrate with blockchain technology. He also emphasizes emerging opportunities in Web3 for finance professionals and the importance of adaptability in this rapidly evolving landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

From Accounting to Crypto: A Career Journey

01:39 • 10min

Navigating Financial Infrastructure in the Crypto World

11:19 • 5min

Navigating Crypto Accounting Challenges

16:04 • 9min

Navigating the Complexities of Web3 Finance

24:57 • 4min

Navigating Opportunities in Web3 Accounting

28:45 • 8min

This is the 2nd episode of a new series I started called ‘Becoming a Web3 CFO’ - where I dive into the inspiring stories of accounting & finance professionals who transitioned from traditional finance to web3.

In Episode 48, I speak with Jozef Vogel, the newly appointed VP of Finance and Operations at Ether.fi, a decentralized non-custodial ETH staking protocol.

And previously Jozef had been the Financial Controller at Aave, one of the most well-known decentralized lending & borrowing protocols.

Jozef is a highly sought-after crypto accountant as he has proven he can marry the best of both worlds in setting up the finance function of a web3 startup, that is using a combination of digital asset tracking tools and traditional ERP, payroll and treasury management solutions.

Topics covered;

Episode intro (00:39)
Starting out as a CPA working for BDO (2:39)
Falling down the web3 rabbit hole (5:39)
Pre-requisites to get an accounting job in web3 (8:17)
Starting out at Aave, & hiring process (9:10)
Thank you to our sponsor Cryptoworth (11:18)
Responsibilities & challenges at Aave (12:54)
Starting out at Ether.fi (17:24)
Web3 tooling for accounting & finance (19:30)
Treasury Management advice for the new web3 CFO (22:22)
Thank you to our sponsor Web3CFO Club (24:57)
Difference between a web2 v/s web3 accountant (27:03)
Emerging opportunities for accountants in web3 (28:45)
Additional skills for the crypto accountant (30:25)
Taking time off (32:31)

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