GrowCFO Show
The GrowCFO Show is the podcast produced for finance leaders by finance leaders
Episodes
July 15, 2025 • 31 mins
#242 What Makes a Great CFO Mentor with Jen Burton
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HJsdEsjcZxTtIAj8mfRzH
In this insightful episode of The GrowCFO Show, host Kevin Appleby interviews Jen Burton, a new mentor at GrowCFO and current Chief Financial Officer at RJE Business Interiors based in Indianapolis. Throughout their conversation, Jen shares her extensive experience spanning multiple industries including her sig...
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#241 Why Risk Management Is Getting Harder with Chris Wright
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SVItUVYbrCIahAkOKZXw1
In this episode of The GrowCFO Show, host Kevin Appleby speaks with Chris Wright, Managing Director at Protiviti and leader of their global finance transformation solution. The conversation explores Protiviti's comprehensive risk survey, highlighting the key risks companies are facing in the current e...
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#240 Scaling from Startup to 80+ Employees: CFO Lessons in Fast Growth with Melissa Hurrington
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2axThM3x9wuvBPGhK9wmza
In this compelling episode of The GrowCFO Show, Kevin Appleby interviews Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims. The conversation explores the critical challenges and valuable lessons learned during Melissa's seven-year journey scaling Premier ...
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June 24, 2025 • 35 mins
#239 How to Fund a Fast-Growing B2B SaaS Startup with Janelle Gorman
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Qwxrp77mQV0CvmHThso7C
In this insightful episode of The GrowCFO Show, host Kevin Appleby explores the critical topic of funding fast-growing B2B SaaS startups with Janelle Gorman, CFO at York IE. Securing appropriate funding remains one of the most significant challenges for SaaS founders, particularly in today's f...
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#238 Why CFOs Who Ignore Excel & Automation Are Falling Behind
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pwzX0ujbANt79RKKxEDMD
In this insightful episode of the GrowCFO Show, Kevin Appleby sits down with Richard Nero, a Microsoft Excel MVP and GrowCFO Facilitator who specializes in finance systems consultancy. The conversation explores the critical importance of Excel proficiency and automation for modern finance leaders. A...
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#237 The CFO’s Guide to Leading Sustainability in Business with Paula Kensington
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ywfZ18iMIe7TSHdpaVsYU
In this episode of The GrowCFO Show, host Kevin Appleby is joined by Paula Kensington, a seasoned finance professional from Australia with over 30 years of experience. Paula shares her journey from traditional accounting roles to becoming a passionate advocate for sustainability in...
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#236 Risk Is Changing. Is Your Board Keeping Up? with Patrick Dunne
https://open.spotify.com/episode/52560DpsRV0fr9XStbziYw
In this thought-provoking episode of The GrowCFO Show, Kevin Appleby engages with Patrick Dunne, an experienced Chair and Board Member in both business and social enterprise sectors, to explore the evolving landscape of risk management at the board level. The conversation examines how tradition...
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#235 How AI Is Transforming Accounts Receivable with Ben Winter and Jeff Martini
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mxBSzi1Gzvigoo9manusQ
In this insightful episode of The GrowCFO Show, host Kevin Appleby explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing accounts receivable processes with guests Jeff Martini, CFO at Bishop Lifting, and Ben Winter, Co-Founder at Stuut. The conversation delves into the practical ...
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#234 Power BI, Python & Copilot: What Finance Teams Need to Know with Dan Stockdale
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gs9QiDVheQ0U2ZnGm4QBU
In this insightful episode, host Kevin Appleby welcomes back Dan Stockdale, a GrowCFO facilitator and financial modeling specialist. Dan shares his journey from management accountant to financial modeling expert across diverse industries including media, advertising, defense, an...
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#233 Post-Acquisition, Pre-Burnout: Surviving M&A as a CFO with Kathy Kinder
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wmvtV5W3CneLlcQwQ0qJh?si=Fejf8jefTK2Lje3nVPHB7g
In this insightful podcast episode of the Grow CFO Show, Kevin sits down with Kathy Kinder. Their discussion centers on the critical challenges CFOs face during mergers and acquisitions, with particular emphasis on post-acquisition integration and avoiding bur...
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#232 The CFO’s Guide to Creating a High-Impact Global Team with Benyam Hagos
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xcOnyHg4WGip8LALiVb6T
The role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in building and scaling a high-performance global finance team is critical to an organization's success. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, CFOs must navigate complex challenges of team development, international expansion, and ...
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#231 Outgrowing Xero: When It's Time to Level Up Your Finance Systems with Darren Cran
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2u9wa8kz26D64O7Fc5NpMF
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, businesses face critical decisions about scaling their accounting systems. Choosing the right financial management platform can make the difference between operational efficiency and strategic growth limitations. The ...
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April 22, 2025 • 25 mins
#230 How to Build Your Legacy as a First-Time CFO with Danielle Keeven
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bbVHlHNa80oANEpgOdOZc
In the dynamic world of corporate leadership, the journey of a first-time CFO represents a critical inflection point for emerging financial executives. Building a lasting legacy requires a strategic approach that combines technical expertise, leadership acumen, and personal growth. This pod...
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#229 The Finance Playbook: What Robotics Startups Can Teach About Operational Agility with Maria Ghibu
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BrVUEFhCiaYZSTsz10XvO
The finance landscape is undergoing a transformative revolution, driven by technological innovation and unprecedented operational challenges. Operational agility has emerged as a critical strategic imperative for startups navigating complex technological ecosy...
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#228 The Confidence Code: Secrets to Owning Every Room with Susana Serrano Davey
https://open.spotify.com/episode/393rj0qXYpByeuWWjgoC5i
Confidence is a critical yet often misunderstood element of professional success. In today's competitive business landscape, understanding the nuanced dynamics of self-assurance can be the difference between breakthrough performance and persistent self-doubt. Susana Serrano Davey,...
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#227 How to Choose the Right Tech Stack Without Wasting Money with Tim Cadbury
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mVO2Gtl2Vx5bQmDNuWfTi
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, selecting the right technology stack is critical for organizational success and financial efficiency. The strategic selection of technological tools can make or break a company's operational effectiveness, directly impacting its growth ...
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#226 AI, Accounting & The Modern CFO with Francesco Zappala
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tFFZr6v55eoOv3NmRmYYC
In the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate finance, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force reshaping the role of modern financial leadership. The integration of AI technologies presents unprecedented opportunities for CFOs to revolutionize traditional financial processes, dri...
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#225 The Future of B2B Payments: AI, Automation & Financial Innovation with Alex Louisy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qy4Q5X2ZRjyzBfqhOA2Dl
The B2B payments ecosystem represents a critical financial infrastructure that fundamentally determines an organization's economic health and operational agility. In an increasingly digital and interconnected global marketplace, businesses are confronting unprecedented chal...
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March 11, 2025 • 34 mins
#224 The Future of Finance: How Power BI and AI Are Redefining the CFO Role with Rishi Sapra
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sIeKqInI1Ur549AprBRnw
How Are Power BI and AI Redefining the CFO Role?
Power BI and artificial intelligence are transforming how finance leaders operate. In this podcast, Rishi Sapra, Microsoft MVP and GrowCFO Facilitator, explores how modern CFOs can use data, automation, and AI to mak...
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#223 Streamlining Success: The Key to Sustainable Growth with Karina Rasic
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aOwo254gene5On21geffe
Karina Rasic, CEO and Business Strategy Consultant at Make Business Flow, shares her insights on the challenges and strategies for helping female-led companies succeed in fundraising. Accessing capital is a critical issue for entrepreneurs, and Karina's experience in working with wom...
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