Casey Woo, Founder of Operators Guild and ex-WeWork CFO, discusses his experience at WeWork, rapid business scaling, the impact of AI on operations, and the rise of business operators. They also talk about the future of CRM, digital employee engagement, job uncertainty in the tech age, and transitioning to venture capital.

Former WeWork Strategic CFO Casey Woo discusses the value of being a business-first CFO, lessons from WeWork's pressure-cooker setting, evaluating CFOs and frameworks for being a career 'specialist generalist'. Topics include transitioning from investment banking to startups, navigating CFO-founder dynamics, multi-disciplinary skills for business building, the role of 'fog' in customer and talent focus, and unleashing CFOs' full potential in Silicon Valley.

Join Casey Woo, Founder & CEO of Operators Guild and seasoned finance operator, as he dives into the rise of operators in business. He discusses how to effectively communicate with CFOs and cross-functional teams, highlighting the crucial dynamics of trust and collaboration. Casey emphasizes what truly matters to CEOs and founders, and shares insights on recruiting top operators in a world where funding and technology have become commoditized. He also underlines the power of community and in-person events in today’s digital age.