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February 3, 2025 44 mins

In this episode, we reflect on the first season of the podcast. We discuss what we learned from the first 7 episodes featuring top CFOs and finance leaders.

As you listen, feel free to pause this episode and jump into the earlier episodes we highlight - our aim here is to give you a good overview of the best bits from the podcast so far!

Key highlights include the importance of getting out of the finance office, the value of startup experience, the need for patience in new CFO roles, the cultural challenges in digital transformation, and the blurring lines between data science and finance.

We also share our excitement for season two and let you know how you can get in touch to share feedback. 00:00 Welcome to the Growth Minded CFO Podcast 00:46 Reflecting on Season One's Success 01:11 Studio vs. Remote Recording 02:26 Unexpected Engagement and Accolades 04:38 Top Five Insights from Season One 06:34 Insight 1: CFOs Need to Engage Beyond Finance 12:21 Insight 2: Value of Startup Experience for CFOs 19:32 Insight 3: Patience and Cultural Absorption in New Roles 28:15 Insight 4: Digital Transformation is About Culture 33:04 Insight 5: Blurring Lines Between Data Science and Finance 38:12 Looking Forward to Season Two 40:58 How to Get in Touch with Us 42:22 Conclusion


Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlouisy/ Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenepearl/ Find the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5rpzJEvqgG4?si=PzfzUaHhqiNkADFw The Growth-Minded CFO podcast aims to challenge the status-quo and explore how the best CFOs approach their work and lives. Hosts Lauren Pearl (Fractional CFO, 3-time Founder and Startup Finance Instructor at NYU) and Alex Louisy (FinTech CEO and Y Combinator graduate) speak with inspiring finance and business leaders who’ll share what great CFOs are doing to support high-performing organizations. This podcast is powered by Upflow - a Financial Relationship Management platform enabling faster payments, stronger customer relationships and efficient growth for your business. Join thousands of next-level finance leaders and go from chasing invoices to engaging customers. Find out more at ⁠⁠upflow.io Want to get in touch? Reach out to our producer at joseph.sweeney@upflow.io


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