Run the Numbers

Nick Chammas, CFO of Eight Sleep, shares insights on transitioning from banking to operations, emphasizing sales skills, decision-making, and teamwork. He discusses the Google IPO process, challenges in tech operations, and the importance of building relationships for success. The podcast explores the balance between intuition and data analysis, humility in business, and anecdotes from Chammas's investment banking days.

Anna King, CFO of Mesh, discusses automation in finance, intertwining automation with storytelling, future of finance, physical credit cards, cash, and disrupting the finance ecosystem. She shares her experience during the mortgage crisis, fostering inclusion for women in finance, and combating imposter syndrome as a leader.

Rob Goldenberg, CFO of 6sense, discusses financial wisdom, tool consolidation, funding requests, decision-making, and the importance of doing nothing. Topics include alignment in company and finance teams, pitfalls of tool consolidation, managing spend, advice for taking advice, and the genius of Charlie Munger.

CFO Adam Ante of Paycor, inspired by Extreme Ownership, shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, training for stress, and finding success in finance. He discusses Paycor's revenue model, IPO share price, and unique economic insights from payroll data. Adam emphasizes the importance of broadening skills, earning your seat at the table, and focusing on the small details.

Thomas Ream, CFO of Workato, shares insights on AI evolution, hardware vs software, quantum computing potential, and the importance of timing in tech. He discusses CFO roles, quick decision-making, and challenges assumptions on first movers. With a focus on leadership and high-growth environments, the podcast offers unique perspectives on tech strategy.

Chuck Fisher, CFO of Turo, discusses how Turo's unique model empowers hosts to build micro businesses, the importance of a low take rate for marketplace success, the evolution of marketplaces like Airbnb and Uber, Turo's risk score system for targeted marketing, and reflections on surviving the Lehman Brothers collapse.

Rich Gotham, President of the Boston Celtics, delves into the team's business model evolution, revenue diversification, use of digital tech, and strategic sponsorships. He highlights the impact of performance on revenue and the role of data-driven strategies in maximizing financial success. Additionally, he shares insights on ticket pricing, community investments, career advice, and clears up the truth behind Paul Pierce's 2008 Finals incident.

Experienced CFO Kevin Kraus shares insights on M&A in tech, deal desks, resource allocation, and succession planning. He discusses customer diligence, post-M&A integration, pricing, payment terms, and qualities of a great CFO. Kraus emphasizes the importance of efficient processes, standing up deal desks, and creating succession plans for sustainable growth.

Former Fitbit CFO Bill Zerella discusses managing hypergrowth, tech debt, and company culture. He shares insights on forecasting R&D spend, achieving negative working capital, and competing with the Apple Watch. Learn from his journey in data-driven tech firms.

CFO of The Knot, Andy Ivanovich, delves into the company's unique business model, focusing on transactions, ICP, and customer LTV. He shares M&A wisdom, revealing the Build, Buy, or Buddy framework for growth. Emphasizes the importance of challenging conventional wisdom and managing healthy friction within teams.