EP 202 : What does a CFO do? - Jatin Mazalcar (CFO, Fashinza)

CFOs play a critical role in a startup's journey, from ensuring the financial stability and growth to implementing financial strategies, managing the company's budget, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. They also play a key role in securing funding for the company, whether it be through venture capital, angel investing or other sources. In this episode, Jatin spoke about working with other leaders/departments in a startup and what being a CFO entails and more. 

Topics:
00:00 Sneak Peak
00:53 Introduction
02:31 How did Jatin get into startups? 
03:48 Top Priorities as a CFO
08:15 When is a CFO relevant to a startup?
09:29 A day in the life
11:50 Working with a founder 
14:02 Challenges around compliance 
15:39 How does a CFO's function scale?
18:13 Hiring a CFO for startups
22:35 Learnings from past
24:17 Reflecting the best value of the company
27:18 How does execution change in a downturn
30:17 Dealing with Regulation
31:36 Why should founders hire CFOs?
34:00 Book and podcast recommendations

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