Mohit Daswani

Mohit Daswani, a skilled CFO with extensive experience at PayPal and Square, discusses the evolving nature of risk and return in finance. He shares insights on navigating the complexities of venture capital, private equity, and public markets. Key topics include the importance of financial discipline versus growth in venture-backed companies, the pitfalls of using valuation as a performance metric, and strategies for capital allocation. Mohit also reflects on lessons learned from PayPal’s strategic decisions, including adapting to market changes and balancing immediate performance with long-term goals.

Listen as Mohit Daswani, CFO at ThoughtSpot, discusses building a fact-driven culture, learning from industry luminaries, the strategic role of a CFO in leveraging data, and the importance of genuine human connection in a technology-driven world.