Aneal Vallurupalli

Airbase CFO Aneal Vallurupalli discusses risk management, fraud prevention, value metrics, and the role of the CFO. He emphasizes trust as a key product, the importance of a risk roadmap, and the qualities that separate good CFOs from great ones. Vallurupalli also shares insights on the people function in finance and the evolution of payments management at Airbase.

Aneal Vallurupalli, the CFO of Airbase and a former M&A expert, shares his insights on modern spend management. He discusses the transformative role of Airbase in consolidating expenses and the critical balance between flexibility and control in financial operations. Aneal also elaborates on the importance of change management and onboarding for successful software implementation. Additionally, he offers a deep dive into acquisition strategies, highlighting the complexities of integration and the rewarding nature of executing successful acquisitions.

Aneal Vallurupalli, CFO at Drata and former finance leader at Airbase, shares fascinating insights from his career. After an unexpected role change post-Airbase sale, he emphasizes the importance of finance as an architect of business operations. Aneal discusses his passion for ruthless prioritization honed through competitive tennis and banking, and how he aims to enhance the finance team's strategic input. He also touches on AI challenges, retention strategies, and his vision for finance as a proactive 'so what' team that influences company decisions.