CFO Insights

In this episode, we speak to Paul Lehair, Investment Director at AlbionVC. We discuss key learnings in Paul’s career covering his time as Finance Director at Citymapper, the monetization journey in that business, and, also building an understanding of his insights as he transitioned his career into venture capital. Your host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound 

In this episode, we speak to David Rose, founder, and CEO about his new venture US Expansion Partners. We discuss key learnings in David’s career in sales, marketing and heading up a number of groundbreaking businesses. He shares his learnings on that all-important first US hire and how to avoid getting bogged down in US compliance, bookkeeping and supporting operations. He brings insightful learnings for CFOs on how to bring together a targeted list of prospective investors and how that process can be informed by the world of enterprise sales. Your host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound

In this episode, we explore the world of corporate communications and IPO preparation with Rob Walker and Gabriel Huntley at Headland. We learn about the important steps Tech CFOs need to foster a culture of data verification, building a corporate narrative, leading on governance and handling BAU communications. Rob Walker is a Director at Headland. He is a financial PR specialist advising both FTSE 350 and private TMT and retail clients on financial results, M&A activity, IPOs, restructurings, corporate crises and executive change. Gabriel Huntley is also a Director at Headland. He works with clients from across the tech ecosystem in growing or protecting reputation, navigating high-stakes financial moments and developing long-term strategies to communicate across multiple audiences. Headland specialise in financial and corporate communications, public affairs and campaigningYour host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound

Prakash Shah - Portfolio CFOIn this episode, we are interviewing Prakash Shah, one of our founders and a CFO whose career spans from early venture back tech like mydeco, all the way to Trafi, and his clients in his portfolio CFO role. Prakash shares his insights on how Tech CFOs need to interact with and support their Board. CFOs and Heads of Finance are catapulted into a position with board exposure and substantial influence. We uncover some key takeaways on how to get the most out of your Board Meeting and gain insight into how professional coaching can unlock an accelerated career path.Your host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound

Paddy Fletcher - Founder Port of Leith Distillery We explore learnings from Paddy's career in senior finance roles in Tech business, including Hailo and WeWork. We learn about how the investment process in Tech focuses predominantly on growth leaving other disciplines to develop later on. Paddy has taken his passion for distilling and co-founded Port of Leith Distillery, with a product range with a longer time horizon that attracts a very different type of investor.Your host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound

Mary-Anne Moffatt - CFO Ramp NetworkWe explore Mary-Anne's extensive experience in financial services and how she adapted her approach to lead the finance function at Fintech 10x. More recently Mary-Anne has taken on the CFO role at Ramp Network. At Ramp, Mary Anne is responsible for commercial strategy, reporting, controls and supporting fundraising. We learn about transferable skills and establishing teams with autonomy to lead on decision making.Your host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound

Michael Tefula, Head of Finance at CIRCA5000, having been a venture capitalist for many years with Downing Ventures.In this episode, Michael shares his insight on how a combination of entrepreneurial leanings and a family focus on the importance of education, led to him joining CIRCA5000, after some time as a venture investor. We learn how Michael’s career builds upon  a foundational period with Deloitte, authorship of three books on education and professional development, and why founder resourcefulness is an important thing. We also learn more about  CIRCA5000 and their mission to make impact investing more accessible, something that lured Michael into an operator role at a startup. https://circa5000.com/ (capital at risk)Your host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound

Philip Kelvin, Co-Founder and CEO of tranch having formally been CFO at TrussleIn this episode, Philip shares his insight on how his career in investment banking and consulting led to becoming a Tech CFO. We learn how Philip’s finance career helped him understand the huge challenges that need to be solved in the world of cash flow management and ultimately led to him founding tranch. tranch is one of the next generation of B2B, Buy Now Pay Later, payment methods enabling SaaS and services companies to get paid upfront and their customers to unlock flexibility by paying on their terms over 3 to 12 months.https://tranch.comYour host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound

Tom Coward - Cytora CFOFirst time CFO, second time leading finance at a growing technology company. At Cytora, Tom is responsible for People, Talent, Legal, Information Security and Finance. In 2020 Tom was named one of 10 Finance Futurists by Sage. Started off working life as an auditor at Deloitte.Your host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound

Jay Dias is Founder and Managing Partner of Leela Capital, a boutique investment and advisory venture firm.  In this episode he shares his unconventional route into finance. Jay’s journey includes seven years in operating finance roles including a successful exit as CFO & COO, and 10 years in turnaround / Insolvency, mainly at PwC (London).Your host is Guy Hutchinson and this podcast was brought to you by Startup CFO.https://startupcfo.tech/Music:Pumpkin Blues by Daniel Fridell and Sven LindvallLicensed through Epidemic Sound