Jim Cook
Co-founder of Netflix, former CFO of Mozilla, and early employee at Intuit. Currently shares his wisdom through Cook's Playbooks on Substack, helping finance leaders build influence.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 60min
The Era of “I Need a COO and a CFO” Is Over: Jim Cook on the Next Evolution of the CFO
Jim Cook, co-founder of Netflix and former CFO of Mozilla, discusses the evolving landscape of CFO roles. He emphasizes the shift from traditional scorekeeping to strategic influence, urging finance leaders to prioritize transparency and authenticity. Cook shares insights on the potential elimination of separate COO and CFO roles, warning against the pitfalls of 'fake it till you make it.' He highlights how modern CFOs must embrace AI technology, collaboration, and effective storytelling to adapt and succeed in their pivotal roles.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 55min
E23: “Founder Mode"? Setting the Record Straight with Jim Cook
In this engaging discussion, legendary Silicon Valley CFO Jim Cook, known for his roles at Netflix and Intuit, takes center stage. He debunks the myth of 'founder supremacy' popularized by Paul Graham's viral essay, proposing a fresh Leadership Mode for startup success. Insights from Airbnb's Brian Chesky and endorsements from titans like Elon Musk and Patrick Collison add depth. Topics range from the balance of leadership styles to the importance of teamwork, challenging the glorification of solo founders and advocating for a collaborative culture.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 57min
E11: CFO Whisperer Jim Cook of Netflix, Intuit, & Mozilla: "Stop Trying To Be Precise"
Jim Cook, the CFO Whisperer with experience at Netflix, Intuit, and Mozilla, shares insights on CFO hiring mistakes, the CFO role misunderstandings, the importance of impactful communication in board meetings, and why being precise is a finance professional's Achilles heel
