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L'Unione europea sta affrontando la sfida di ripensare la propria difesa e si sta interrogando sulla propria autonomia strategica sul digitale. Enrico Pagliarini ne parla con Stefano Quintarelli, imprenditore esperto di tecnologia e mercati digitali, che già da tempo usa molte “alternative” Made in EU.A partire dai recenti attacchi dimostrativi DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) fino alle difficoltà di attribuzione degli attacchi, parliamo di cybercrime e cybersecurity con Bernardino Grignaffini, fondatore e CEO di Certego.Una piattaforma software all-in-one per gestire e integrare molteplici funzioni aziendali relative alle risorse umane. Intervistiamo Andrea Galimberti, responsabile Partnerships & Strategy di Factorial, startup spagnola che ha recentemente chiuso un round investimenti del valore di 120 milioni di dollari.Parliamo anche di spese aziendali, novità normative e tecnologia con un breve estratto dalla recente digital round table di Radio 24: sentiamo Carlo Gualandri, Ceo di Soldo, piattaforma di automazione di pagamenti e spese aziendali.E come sempre in Digital News le notizie di innovazione e tecnologia più importanti della settimana.

Još jedno gorko razočaranje od naših igrača.0:00:00 Gorica - bez napadača, zadnji red0:21:52 Dantas, Soldo, Mierez0:57:10 Ocjene0:58:16 Mersinaj1:04:08 HNL1:12:28 Prognoze1:15:12 Rijeka

Heute sprechen wir über drei schnelle Tore, eine komplett überzeugende Mannschaft und einen wichtigen Schritt in der Tabelle. Wir sprechen über einen Arbeitssieg in Regensburg und den ungewöhnlichen Pokalabend des Dejan Ljubicics. Und wir sprechen über Soldos Saison, das bittere Pokal-Viertelfinale in Augsburg und einen mangelhaften Schiedsrichter.

Lijepa pobjeda na Lokomotivom i igra prijestolja u klubu. 0:00:00 Igra prijestolja 0:17:18 Malenica, Jugović i Soldo (do 38:00 tri igr.) 0:39:31 Dantas 0:43:10 Jurišić 0:48:04 Lokomotiva 1:19:03 Ocjene 1:21:15 HNL 1:28:20 Prognoze 1:30:00 Varaždin 1:31:29 Nastavak

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest this week is Niccolo Soldo, a writer who has authored a series on the early history of HIV/AIDs in America. This podcast is audio-only and behind a paywall due to the explicit nature of the discussion. To listen to episode in full you can find it on my Substack - louiseperry.substack.comMMM is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Get a 40% discount at cozy…

In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Mark Freedman to explore the changing landscape of finance leadership, from crash to AI and beyond. Mark started his career at Deutsche Bank before moving onto London Stock Exchange Group. Over three decades in the finance sector, he's proved himself to be a transformational force ready to face down the challenges of a digital finance age. Now in post as CFO of global money brand Travelex, Mark has been instrumental in making strategic decisions, providing steadfast resilience through a challenging era, following a much publicised cyber incident at the start of 2020. Despite the negative headlines, Mark's tenure has embraced opportunities for growth. Empathising the strength of Travelex's brand and its extensive physical distribution network as key assets, Mark has faced questions about the relevance of “travel money” head on. Highlighting the evergreen resilience of cash and the growth potential of digital cards, his current role has pivoted Mark from scorekeeper to decision-maker, with a deep understanding of business - using effective communication, and staying up-to-date with technology. About Soldo: Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Chapters: 0:05:07 - Career Transition Reflections and Growth 0:09:03 - Career Progression in Banking Industry 0:15:04 - Era of Financial Innovation 0:18:25 - Finance Transformation Opportunity 0:22:52 - Business Journey Through Turbulent Times 0:34:25 - Future of Travel Money Changes 0:42:24 - Evolution of the CFO Role Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ispadanje iz Europe i bod u Gorici 0:00:00 Boto 0:29:30 Zira  0:39:50 Ocjene 0:40:12 Gorica 0:49:50 Ocjene 0:51:37 Popis U-21: Čavlina, Kolić, Bukvić, Cvijanović, Soldo, Matković 0:52:50 Prognoze 0:55:02 Rijeka

In this episode we look beyond the UK with guest Huiming Chen discussing the challenges and opportunities of leading finance teams across diverse geographies and cultures with host David McClelland. In her current role as Europe Commercial CFO at Illumina, Huming shares her expertise on acknowledging and bridging cultural differences, fostering open communication, and balancing structural preferences to enhance team performance. Hear her secret to effectively navigating cultural nuances and improve collaboration within a global finance team. Gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of feedback and communication styles in multicultural environments through Huiming's personal journey from China to the US. We also explore the stark contrasts between Eastern and Western feedback approaches and the critical importance of timely, constructive feedback. Hear how small talk, such as the British habit of discussing the weather, plays a significant role in building professional relationships and how to adapt communication styles to fit different cultural contexts. Huiming also provides insight on the future of finance and the evolving role of CFOs in the face of technological advancements. Emphasising the essential traits of successful CFOs and the importance of creating environments where diversity and innovation thrive, Huiming shares strategies to empower finance teams for innovation, balance operational and strategic responsibilities, and leverage AI technology for informed decision-making, ensuring effective global leadership and cultural adaptation in the workplace Huiming will be judging the Global CFO 100 Awards 2024 by Soldo in partnership with HotTopics. This new award honours CFO's who are driving transformative financial strategies and innovative business practices, shaping the future of finance. Entries close on 31st August 2024, for more information visit https://hottopics.ht/global-cfo-100-awards-nominations.  Chapters: (0:00:00) - Global Cultural Challenges in Finance Leadership (0:10:42) - Cultural Feedback and Relationship Building (0:14:41) - Embracing Diversity in Leadership Roles (0:22:38) - Future Traits of Successful CFOs (0:33:53) - Empowering Future Finance Through Technology About Soldo: Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do a retail powerhouse, a manufacturing giant, and a financial services titan have in common? According to our guest Helen Ashton, it's the universal value of cross-sector experience. In conversation with David McClelland, Helen shares her fascinating journey through multiple industries, emphasising how diverse roles have armed her with unique insights and essential relationship-building skills. A finance leader with over 30 years of dynamic experience, Helen's expertise is a masterclass on leveraging core finance skills to adapt and thrive in new environments. She shares the common challenges finance leaders encounter and the strategic importance of honing influencing skills to drive business success. From spearheading technological innovations to nurturing a young, diverse team, Helen's time as CFO at online fashion giant ASOS is a testament to truly visionary leadership. This episode also explores how innovative hiring practices and open-minded recruitment can enhance finance teams, fostering a rich pool of future talent ready to take on CFO roles in the future. Candidly reflecting on the slow progress made in diversity and inclusion in senior finance roles and her own vision for the future of finance - transformed by data automation and strategic involvement - paint a compelling picture of a field ripe for rebranding. This episode is brimming with insights on the evolving landscape of finance leadership, championed by a true industry veteran. Helen will be judging the Global CFO 100 Awards 2024 by Soldo in partnership with HotTopics. This new award honours CFO's who are driving transformative financial strategies and innovative business practices, shaping the future of finance. Entries close on 31st August 2024, for more information visit https://hottopics.ht/global-cfo-100-awards-nominations.  Helen founded Shape Beyond after 25 years of transforming complex, high-growth organisations. She's worked at Executive Board level and led private equity portfolio businesses to successful exit. Shape Beyond's deep knowledge of the retail industry is fuelled by Helen's time as the CFO of ASOS and board member of JD Sports. We embrace digital transformation and agile, diverse cultures. Chapters: 0:03:23 - Career Growth Through Industry Diversity 0:12:04 - Finance Leader 0:18:50 - Innovation in Fashion Retail CFO Role 0:22:48 - Leveraging Data for Customer Service Improvement 0:27:03 - Fast-Paced, Customer-Centric Executive Dynamics 0:30:52 - Youthful Talent Surprises in Finance 0:33:17 - ASOS Brand Mission for 20-Somethings 0:37:22 - Diversity, Inclusion, and Authenticity in Leadership 0:43:43 - Criteria for Selecting Future CFOs About Soldo: Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In May's episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland talks to Mehjabeen Patrick, Director of Finance at Arts University Bournemouth, about the challenges and opportunities of finance leadership in the creative sector. As former Chief Finance and Investment Officer at Creative UK, Mehjabeen is all too aware of the financial challenges faced by creative businesses. From her early days working in the banking sector, Mehjabeen is a passionate advocate of finding creative approaches in all aspects of finance. From distributing government grants to providing business mentoring, she highlights the need for finance leaders to actively listen to and learn from creatives, to drive both artistic and economic growth. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in the sector, Mehjabeen shares the importance of thinking outside the box. Hear how she thinks finance leaders should embrace creative approaches while managing budgets, by bringing design thinking into their day to day work. This episode also explores the impact of technology and digital innovation to engage diverse audiences by telling finance stories in new ways. Chapters: (0:02:56) - Finance Leadership in the Creative Sector (0:16:20) - Finance and Creativity in the Arts (0:24:11) - The Impact of Technology on Creativity (0:36:14) - Thinking Outside the Box in Finance About Soldo: Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0.00 – Both teams' big winners! 0.40 – We were expecting more out of Eagles 1.25 – Dawson has gone to another level 2.45 – Darcy Fogarty finally convinced you? 3.50 – Did Elliot Yeo impress against Crows? 5.10 – Hawks will be a real challenge this week 6.15 – Mass confusion over holding the ball right now 7.30 – Will Jason Horne-Francis be Port's Best Mid? 10.30 – Why did Port keep playing Rozee if his ankle is that bad? 11.40 – Marshall kicked 5 but we're still not sold… 12.10 – Soldo back as single ruck? 13.30 – Weekend TipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Giles Andrews OBE, co-founder of Zopa, the world's first P2P lending business launched in 2004, to discuss two decades working in FinTech and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the financial services of the future. Finding himself as an accidental CFO in the early days of Zopa thanks to an accountancy qualification, Giles progressed to CEO and Chairman and is still an active Board Member, responsible for in excess of £4bn in loans in the UK, and revolutionising the way we look at banking. Reflecting on the economic storms faced globally over the past few years, Giles offers an insider's perspective on the 2008 financial crisis, revealing how it inadvertently fuelled Zopa's growth by transforming the lending landscape. Now managing a diverse portfolio, from the intricacies of Zopa's operations to Chair of online automotive marketplace CarWow, Giles is all too familiar with the challenges faced against a backdrop of evolving consumer behaviour and digital upheaval. In a world now captivated by artificial intelligence, he shares his thoughts on the positives in work efficiency and improved user experience in customer service, but expresses concerns about ethics and governance, especially in financial services. Balancing innovation and regulation, Giles highlights the importance of ethical leadership and community spirit to ensure a prosperous ecosystem for businesses of all sizes, whilst embracing advancements in technology. Chapters - (0:00:00) - Financial Leadership and Innovation (0:12:21) - Navigating Financial Crisis and Growth (0:19:25) - Recent Financial Sector Collapses and Innovation (0:24:08) - Innovation in Banking and AI (0:36:06) - Ethics and Privacy in AI Governance (0:41:54) - Issue of Financial Engineering in Business About Soldo: Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland explores how financial management should be embedded into company culture with Richard Dana, co-founder and CEO at Tembo Money. With a background in corporate finance, Richard shares how he leveraged his interest in travel to co-found the budget-boutique hotel booking platform Doris and Dickie, and the lessons learned from being thrifty in balancing the books from day one with a small team, managing by cost. Reflecting on his role as CFO at Founders Factory, a unique platform matching leading corporate brands with industry expertise with innovative start-ups to solve specific pain points within their sector. Richard affirms his mantra that founders should focus on being thrifty and making every pound work hard, whilst having a path to profitability and a clear understanding of the financials. Now on a mission to address the housing affordability crisis, Richard co-founded family lending platform Tembo Money, with the aim of closing the generational wealth gap by broadening access to homeownership. With no CFO currently in place, the focus since its launch in 2020 has been on becoming profitable with a lean team and outsourced accountancy. Richard highlights that despite the crossovers between the CFO and CEO roles, there is a much greater focus on "selling the business" as a CEO, whilst keeping an eye on the money during the early days of growing a new business. Finally, against the backdrop of the current economic landscape, Richard gives his view on starting a business in a recession; although it's challenging, partnering with established companies and focusing on a product with a real customer need can help mitigate risks. Extending cash runway is crucial for startups, and involves monitoring cash flow, cutting costs, and exploring non-investment funding options. Chapters - (0:00:01) - Inside the World of Finance Leaders (0:13:29) - Building a Finance Startup (0:22:45) - Funding and Recruitment for Startups (0:33:57) - Startup Strategies and Acquisition Considerations (0:43:39) - Liberating Finance for Families About Soldo: Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Turboamerica - Never more united, never more powerful than it is today. AIDS - https://niccolo.substack.com/p/the-early-days-of-hivaids-introduction Anatoly Karlin's “Wokeness is the tribute that meritocracy pays to human dignity” as a replacement for noblesse oblige. What we can learn from the Ukraine war about current empire(s).“Fighting for a better past” in the Balkans. Why does Boris Berezovsky deserve infamy? Tucker/Putin Interview - a landmark event or non-event? Outlook for Ukraine and maybe, more interestingly, Poland, as US interest in the war wanes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aksubversive/message

With growth at the heart of the recent Spring Budget, how can companies fuel productivity and accomplish more? On March 13th, 2024, business and economics experts met at the London Stock Exchange to decode the Chancellor's Spring Budget at an event hosted by Soldo. This live episode of The CFO Playbook is hosted by David McClelland and features an expert panel - David Owen, Chief Economist, Saltmarsh Economics  Liz Earle MBE of Liz Earle Wellbeing Emma Heal, MD at Lucky Saint Carlo Gualandri, CEO of Soldo Chapters - (00:00) - Productivity and Growth Challenges in the UK (11:54) - Economic Growth and Productivity Opportunities (21:58) - CFO-CEO Partnership for Business Success (30:33) - Impacts of AI on Business Operations (39:40) - AI Technology and Future Industry Trends (53:41) - Summary of Support in the Spring Budget About Soldo: Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL SHOW 383: Reilly O'Brien and Ivan Soldo Ready For The AFL Season + MORE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to a new series of The CFO Playbook, brought to you by Soldo. In this episode, our new host, technology reporter, presenter and consumer champion, David McClelland talks to Baron Anyangwe, a finance leader, about his journey and insights into leadership. They discuss the importance of flexibility and passion in career choices, the impact of volunteering, and Baron's own holistic leadership framework. The framework includes principles such as widening perspectives, finding meaningful work, focusing on strengths, and setting milestones for progress. Baron emphasises the importance of markers and milestones in guiding progress and decision-making, including the 6 Ps of success: Purpose, Principles, Priorities, Progress, Play, and People Skills. The episode also explores the value of playfulness in fostering creativity and innovation, whilst retaining the need for experimentation and adaptability in finance leadership. This episode also delves into the rise of B Corp businesses and the challenges and opportunities they present for sustainability, reflecting on the concept of liberating finance and the role of finance leaders in driving positive change. Key Takeaways: Flexibility and passion are key in making career choices and finding meaningful work. Volunteering can provide opportunities to make a positive impact and develop leadership skills. Markers and milestones are crucial in guiding progress and decision-making. Playfulness fosters creativity, innovation, and exploration of the art of the possible. Experimentation and adaptability are essential for success in finance leadership. People skills and leadership are foundational for effective collaboration and achieving the best outcomes. The rise of B Corp businesses highlights the increasing importance of sustainability and purpose-driven organisations. Finance leaders face challenges and opportunities in driving sustainability and balancing short-term and long-term goals. Liberating finance involves embodying principles, providing value, and making data-driven decisions for long-term sustainability. Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jason Gillespie joined Paul Bonsor on Sportsday SA as co-host. They discussed all things SA cricket, including rumors Shamar Joseph could be heading to the Strikers. Dizzy also gave his predictions for tonight's cricket awards. Plus, Port Adelaide's Ivan Soldo, Movie of the Week & TV Guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Port Adelaide recruit Ivan Soldo joined Jason Gillespie and Paul Bonsor, discussing his move from Richmond, his pre season, the battle for the number 1 ruck spot and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk is in the cross-hairs of liberal "media watchdog" groups again. But this time he is returning fire. Elon appears to have hard evidence of fraud against Media Matters and is going after them in court. Candace Owens is a divisive figure. A courageous truth-teller, or a cynical grifter? Both? Her recent flirtation with raging anti-Semite Norman Finkelstein speaks volumes. Absolute chaos in the world of Artificial Intelligence as Open AI CEO (and industry figurehead) Sam Altman is abruptly fired by the company's Board. What led to this? What does this tell us about the tensions underlying the roll-out of AI? International Affairs expert Niccolo Soldo (not his real name) returns to breakdown all things related to the conflict in the Middle East, and discuss his latest piece on how the "Diversity Equity Inclusion" world's rejection of Jews as a "preferred" class has revealed numerous fault lines in the American Culture Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Ed Lu, Chief Financial Officer at Fandom, a San Francisco-based gaming and entertainment community platform.Ed is a gaming and media tech executive with deep finance, strategy and operational experiences focused on VC and PE-backed Gaming and B2C companies. He holds a Master's in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and a Bachelor's in Economics from UC Berkeley.In this episode, Ed talks about the explosive growth of the gaming industry over the course of the pandemic, the impact that generative AI will have on game development, and the ups and downs of the financial investment side of the sector.--------Guest Quotes:“A lot of these [gaming] companies have had to somewhat bootstrap themselves, right? Or like, on a shoestring budget, get something out, show the metrics that the VCs will understand, ‘Oh, okay, I get it. Here's the D1, here's the D3, D7, D28, here's the monetization, here's the ARPU, whatnot. I can now project it out further.' But they're not getting funding prior, right? And so they've been coming into the game a little later, like sort of post traction.” - Ed Lu--------Topics:01:34 Ed's background06:53 The evolution of monetization in online gaming 15:44 Trials and tribulations of game development20:21 Investment in the gaming sector30:03 Downsides of VC investing40:12 Managing employee retention as a CFO49:24 Reflecting on his career--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Ed on LinkedInConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Bill Fahrbach, Chief Financial Officer at Facet, offering impartial and invaluable financial advice and services at an affordable membership fee.Bill is a strategic Financial Executive and Entrepreneurial CFO/COO with an extensive investment banking background and rounded technology operational experience. With a track record of significant growth, capital raises, and exits, he's a leader in finance, operations, systems, and legal capacities.In this episode, Bill talks about the changing dynamics between CFO and CEO, the importance of a healthy work-life balance, and how a primarily remote-first culture affects the pathway to becoming a CFO.--------Guest Quotes:“I think what has changed is, if you think about the CFO role, it's really critically important that you get the right information out to the organization. So, the organization wants to understand how we are doing as a business, and it's not as simple as sort of just saying like, look, here are the numbers, right? There's a lot of color, there's a lot of context. So I would say as CFO, it's been challenging. It's actually pushed probably the limits in terms of like how do you communicate effectively with the employee base, whereas when you're in the office in a physical office, it's more natural, I guess you could say, and more seamless to sort of be having routine discussions with, employees across the board and articulating, you know, the good, the bad, and everything in between and getting that message across. In a virtual environment, what I've found is that the struggle is always finding that balance of how do I get the right message out in the right forums. And not create, let's say, like a drain of unnecessary meetings that people get bored in, right? So, it's finding that balance, you know, articulating the right information, but also giving the right context in a way that employees will be engaged. I'd say that was, that's been the biggest challenge.” - Bill Fahrbach--------Topics:00:38 Bill's role and adjusting to remote work03:49 How a remote first culture affects the pathway to CFO07:51 Educational background13:19 Dynamics between CFO and CEO17:53 Facilitating company acquisitions21:47 Work life balance24:23 About Facet and IPO29:18 Best decision he's ever made--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Bill on LinkedInConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest this week is Niccolo Soldo, a writer who has authored a series on the early history of HIV/AIDs in America. This podcast is audio-only and behind a paywall due to the explicit nature of the discussion. To listen to episode in full you can find it on my Substack - louiseperry.substack.com The MMM podcasts can also be found on Apple, Spotify, and…

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Andy Dean, Chief Financial Officer at Eden Futures, providing high quality, person-centered care, supported living and enablement for people with disabilities and support needs.At Eden Futures, Andy leads the Finance, Service Development and IT teams. Prior, he started his career training with KPMG as a Chartered Accountant, gaining experience within both Audit and Transaction Services. He has since worked for a variety of care providers in social care starting with Craegmoor as Group Financial Accountant. From there he gained broader experience at GKN plc before joining what became Embrace Group in 2012 as Group Financial Controller. Andy helped to manage the recovery and subsequent sale of that business before joining Eden Futures.In this episode, Andy talks about the current state of social care in the UK, his work as a leader for teams in finance, service development, and IT, and how policies, politics, and technology affect the space.--------Guest Quotes:“ Part of your role, as CFO, is that wide base of stakeholders. You can be talking to your shareholder one day. You can be talking to your lender another day. You can be talking to your insurer. You know, CFOs like me are often responsible for the IT, so get involved in the IT discussions, talking to our customers. So, in our case, our commissioning partners around whatever issue it might be, say fee rates, occupancy. Get involved with the lawyers that are on the contractual side. So yes, it is a varied role. You know, the old adage that 'no day is ever the same' is absolutely right from a CFO perspective.” - Andy Dean--------Topics:01:37 Andy's background and role as CFO07:22 Current state of social care in the UK13:14 Technology in social care17:43 Employee retention and politics21:00 Dealing with uncertainties25:45 Mentorship--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Andy on LinkedInEden Futures WebsiteConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Chris Voss, Founder and CEO of The Black Swan Group. Previously, Chris was the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the FBI's hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council's Hostage Working Group. Chris used his many years of experience in international crises and high-stakes negotiations to develop a unique program that applies globally proven techniques to the business world. Through the Black Swan Group, he provides training for a variety of businesses and individuals on negotiation skills. He's also the author of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It.In this episode, Chris and I talk about how he became an FBI hostage negotiator, what a CFO can learn from negotiation, and the three biggest mistakes to avoid when negotiating.--------Guest Quotes:“Really counterintuitive stuff, this thing that we call empathy, you know, we call tactical empathy. It's ability to influence, if you can wrap your mind around what it really is, it works under all circumstances. Doesn't matter, as long as human beings are involved, whether it's a colleague, whether it's a client, whether it's an employee, whether it's somebody you work for, it seems mystical because it really operates on neuroscience and the feelings of being understood. But human beings are wired to be completely emotional. You know, every decision, you make up your mind based on what you care about, which makes decision making an emotional process because your fundamental basis is what you care about. And so then it's just applied emotional intelligence. And you know you can succeed in the boardroom or work with what I learned dealing with a drug dealer or a terrorist.” - Chris Voss--------Topics:03:02 How to become an FBI hostage negotiator03:41 What a CFO can learn from negotiation12:52 Three biggest mistakes in negotiation18:45 Achieving outcomes22:28 In-person versus digital communication27:38 Real life stories--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Chris on LinkedInThe Black Swan Group LTDConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

The latest episode of 3PL Live showcases the fantastic story of Solopreneur Nicholas Soldo. Experience his remarkable journey as he went from zero to 4000 followers in just one year. Uncover the strategies that fueled his explosive growth, from captivating personal branding visuals to actively engaging with his audience on LinkedIn through direct messages and comments. 3PL Live

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit public.substack.comFor a moment last week, the war in Ukraine appeared to have arrived at an almost inconceivable turning point. The Wagner Group, a brutal mercenary army the Kremlin deploys to conduct off-book military operations around the world, from Mali to Syria, did an about-face from its position in Ukraine and invaded the motherland. In the course of their rebellion, Wagner troops shot down five Russian helicopters and a valuable command plane. Rostov-on-Don, a Russian city of a million people near the Ukrainian border that serves as the hub of Russia's military operations in Ukraine, fell to Wagner without a shot being fired. Then the mercenary army began moving north toward Moscow.A world-historical event seemed to be underway — possibly a coup d'etat. “Russia Slides Into Civil War,” a headline to a story by Anne Applebaum in The Atlantic screamed. “Is Putin facing his Czar Nicholas II moment?” read Applebaum's subheadline, referring to the last monarch of Russia, who was executed in the Russian Revolution.But then the storm subsided almost as quickly as it began. Within 24 hours, a settlement had been reached. Wagner forces stood down, and Putin absolved them of any criminal charges for their act of treason. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner and the leader of the insurrection, took refuge in Belarus, where he was promised the same amnesty.The fraught and bizarre series of events reflected the madness of the war in Ukraine.

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Robin Dunbar, Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at University of Oxford and Co-author of The Social Brain: The Psychology of Successful Groups.Professor Dunbar is British anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist and a specialist in primate behavior. He is best known for formulating Dunbar's number, a measurement of the “cognitive limit to the number of individuals with whom any one person can maintain stable relationships.” His research is concerned with trying to understand the behavioral and cognitive mechanisms that underpin social bonding in primates and humans.In this episode, Professor Dunbar talks about how evolution affects the dynamics of organizations, the seven pillars of friendship, the impact of work on personal relationships, and the observable changes in a sense of community overtime.--------Guest Quotes:“In a C-suite level, you have to find ways of sharing your time and not micromanaging everything, that's where the disaster comes, I think, because you destroy everything. You try and micromanage the whole of a big organization, not only do you make a hash of that because it's too big, but you also don't have any time left over for your family relationships and so on, and they fall apart. So, you've got to trust the people you work with, as it were, below you, in the layers below you to do their job, and that has to be the culture. And, there are places where that happens, you have this sense of trust and obligation and people work willingly, as it were, and overwork, maybe,  willingly, not for the money they're paid but out of a sense of pride and obligation to the job they do. If you encourage that kind of attitude again, which used to be much more common, then you don't have to worry about what's going on down below because that's being taken care of in the layers below you. You can sit back and deal with strategy, which is what C-suite folks should be really concerned with because, and sparing yourself enough time at the corners of the day to invest in your own kind of family and social environments.” - Robin Dunbar--------Topics:02:51 Introducing Robin's book: The Social Brain: The Psychology of Successful Groups06:35 How evolution affects the dynamics of organizations11:36 The seven pillars of friendship18:21 Difference in application for group sizes in a workplace setting30:32 Generational changes in the sense of community38:47 The impact of work on personal relationships--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Robin on LinkedInThe Social Brain: The Psychology of Successful GroupsConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Tom Herbert, Tech Editor at AccountingWEB, the largest independent online community for accounting and finance professionals in the UK.Tom is a journalist, editor and broadcaster with experience across digital and print publications. For the past seven years, he's specialized in business, accountancy and technology journalism. He writes and edits news, features, interviews and opinion pieces and also features on a variety of podcasts, videos and webinars as both a host and guest.In this episode, Tom talks about ChatGPT and the future of AI, the recent Silicon Valley Bank situation, The Tyranny of Expense Reclaim, and his opinions on accountancy stereotypes.--------Guest Quotes:“I think that accountants, the stereotype is, Nigel in the corner office with his spreadsheet, and they're incredibly boring people, like Monty Python and various others have spread this around. But, I actually find accountants incredibly entertaining. I think they're generally very quirky, quite eccentric, and often quite blunt. But, when I pitched up in 2015, after, as you said, a series of events, writing, travel, writing, sports, journalism, like my wife's, yeah, ‘accounting journalism, are you sure?' But, yeah, I've loved every minute of it, genuinely. It's been great fun.” - Tom Herbert--------Topics:03:54 Chat GPT and AI10:21 Silicon Valley Bank14:14 Resumes and trust18:44 The Tyranny of Expense Reclaim24:44 Opinions on accountancy stereotypes--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Tom on LinkedInConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Catalyst. To virtually tour Catalyst and claim your space on campus, or host an upcoming event: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: During this episode, we spend time with Josh Soldo, the Chief Scientific Officer at Veravas, and a healthcare innovator dedicated to developing diagnostic tests that enhance patient survival rates and reduce preventable medical tragedies. While together, Josh shares his personal and professional journey to entrepreneurship and why he is on a mission to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient care. We explore his deep industry expertise, the importance of networking, Veravas' exciting ventures, his company's strategic business model pivot, and Josh's vision for the industry's future. Join us to learn from Josh how he and the Veravas team are saving lives by transforming laboratory medicine! Let's go! Episode Highlights:Josh's deep industry experience that prepared him to help lead VeravasWhy networking is important to help discover new career opportunitiesWhat Josh and the Veravas team are most excited aboutHow Veravas pivoted their business model to meet market needsWhere Josh sees the industry heading over the coming years About our Guest: Josh Soldo is a healthcare innovator who has dedicated his career to developing diagnostic tests with the mission of giving patients a greater chance of survival and reducing the number of preventable medical tragedies. He has over 25 years of experience in diagnostic technology, product development, and commercialization in the life sciences industry, and he is a subject matter expert in solid phase chemistry, sample interference, and Vitamin D testing. He is a sought-after speaker and educator, and his research and patent portfolio include six granted US patents and over 50 international patents. His expertise in assay development and solid phase chemistry has been instrumental in his invention of Veravas' proprietary magnetic bead technology for sample interference elimination and biomarker enrichment. Josh has held numerous R&D and Scientific Affairs leadership roles over the past 20 years at Roche, Anteo Technologies, DiaSorin, and Beckman Coulter. He received the 2017 Roche Career Achievement Award for demonstrating continued commitment and achievement of excellence within Medical & Scientific Affairs, and the 2006 Beckman Coulter “Innovation in Technology” corporate award for his research to improve the quality and manufacturing scale of the Access immunoassays. At DiaSorin his teams developed and commercialized the market-leading LIAISON 25 OH Vitamin D Total Assay, and he was the principal inventor of the world's first fully automated, extraction-free immunoassay for the accurate detection of 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D. Josh's vision for Veravas is to continue leveraging its innovative VeraBIND technology platform to develop better diagnostics tools and treatments, ultimately improving patient care. Josh's leadership is playing a significant role in the company's success and has enabled Veravas to provide tools supporting the development of assays with unparalleled accuracy and sensitivity.Links Supporting This Episode:Veravas Website: CLICK HEREJosh Soldo LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREVeravas Twitter page: CLICK...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit public.substack.comFor a year and three months, we've been told there's only one correct position on the war in Ukraine. In a sense, that's true: Russia's invasion of the country is morally indefensible. It's hard to imagine even the most cynical pretext for cheering Moscow on. Fortunately, nobody is doing that. Not even Oliver Stone.But one need not side with Putin to wo…

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Peter de Silva, Author, Director, and Trustee.Peter is an experienced chairman, CEO, president, executive committee member, public and private company director and trustee for national not-for-profit organizations and national charitable foundations. He's a Former Harvard University Senior Fellow - Advanced Leadership Initiative, and author of Taking Stock: 10 Life Leadership Principles from My Seat at the Table.In this episode, Peter talks about the importance of successfully cultivating relationships for career progression, the financial impacts of the 2020 ‘meme' stock craze, and leaves us with his top three pieces of advice for the CFOs of the future.--------Guest Quotes:“If I think about three or four pieces of advice for aspiring financial leaders, I would leave you with this. One, take intelligent risks. I didn't want to move to Cincinnati. I didn't want to move to Kansas City. But I did, and I grew much more quickly. I got way ahead from where I would've been if I sat in my office in Boston. So, take those intelligent risks. Second, and something that has to be learned, you need to hire people that compliment you and challenge you. The leader that hires people that look just like them and marches in line, it doesn't work. You want people who challenge you around that table. And, as long as they do it respectfully and ethically, it's all good with me. But, ensure you find people who compliment and challenge you. Third, constantly challenge yourself to improve. None of us are done learning and growing and we won't be until we draw our last breath because that's the essence of life, is to learn and grow and to develop. And my last piece of advice for everyone is to do what you love and love what you do. And, if you don't, It's time to move on.” - Peter de Silva--------Topics:01:22 Peter's background06:12 Early career09:28 Experience at Harvard14:38 Meme stock craze22:56 Peter's book25:43 Cultivating relationships30:40 What's next for Peter31:26 Advice for upcoming CFOs34:00 Learning experiences--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Peter on LinkedInConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Chris Gaunt. He is the CFO Practice Leader for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Spencer Stuart, an executive search, board, and leadership advisory service.In his role, Chris works on a variety of Group CFO appointments for many of the world's largest publicly traded companies, as well as for private equity-backed portfolio companies. He has a strong international focus, often for clients in emerging economies who wish to access the global executive talent pool. Prior to joining Spencer Stuart, Chris worked with another leading international executive search firm, most recently serving as the Managing Partner of its UK CFO practice. He began his career in the financial leadership search field in the firm's New York office. Earlier, Chris worked as a management consultant for the Washington, D.C.-based Advisory Board Company. In that capacity, he led consulting teams working with senior executives across industries on their human resources strategy and operations. Chris holds a master's degree from the London School of Economics and a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University.In this episode, Chris talks about the ever changing role of the CFO, the modern challenges of headhunting, leadership as a whole, and the steps you can take to reach the top.--------Guest Quotes:“You need a certain stiffness, a certain toughness, of character to survive the sort of constant battering and the loneliness that is involved in being a CEO. I won't dispute that. I would say that we're seeing, again, an evolutionary change where the command control type of the CEOs of yesteryear are simply no longer in vogue. What we've seen, and the Covid crisis amplified this, is that CEOs today, more than ever, have to demonstrate real empathetic and inclusive leadership." - Chris Gaunt--------Topics:02:08 Introducing Chris03:11 Current state of CFOs06:30 Challenges in headhunting10:11 The skill set of a modern CFO16:21 Prerequisites for becoming a CFO22:53 The process of CFO headhunting27:45 Examples of successful CFO searches--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Chris on LinkedInConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Kevin Benmoussa, EVP & CFO at Aleph Farms, a company growing beef steaks from non-genetically engineered and non-immortalized cells isolated from a living cow. This is done without slaughtering the animal and with a significantly reduced impact to the environment.Before helping to drive growth at Aleph, Kevin held numerous leadership positions at some of the biggest brands in the world. His previous roles include CFO at The Vita Coco Company, where he was responsible for expanding the company's global finance functions before leading that company's IPO in 2021, and positions at Nestlé and PepsiCo where he drove growth and profitability through mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and business development.In this episode, Kevin talks about the ever-changing role of the CFO, the importance of profitability and forecasting in growing companies, and the booming expansion of the cultivated meat industry in recent years.--------Guest Quotes:“The CFO role has evolved dramatically over the last decade or so. As you would think before, with the CFO being the traditional bean counter and the policy maker within the company, just saying no to things. And really focusing on accounting, I think this definition of CFO has really, really changed today. I view myself, you know, as part of that new generation of CFO that are much more business focused. And, trying to be an enabler for a business and as an organization, and leverage the finance function as a tool, to really enable the company to achieve what it needs to achieve.”“You want to make sure you're growing profitably. That's always something that has stuck with me over the years. I've seen great businesses, great startups, great companies that they've had tremendous revenue runways, tremendous growth, but at no real path to profit. And we've seen a lot of those cases, especially the last year or two, where we've seen a company fail because of that, right? Because, you know, expectations are very high from a growth point of view, which is great because growth is the key element of any company. But, at the same time investors start to realize, hey, beyond the growth we need to understand the profitability because, at the end of the day, a business needs to make money.”“I want to always stay optimistic but I say, cautiously optimistic, right? Which is, I want to make sure, you know, I look at things in the best optimal way as possible, and ready to spend, and ready to support the growth of the company as best as we can. At the same time, making sure we keep some flexibility to adjust and course correct if need be throughout the year, depending on the situation. I think this is crucial and every CFO in every company, whether very large or very small, has to be prepared to do that today.”“Don't constrain yourself to your specific job description.  And what that means is to always go beyond what you're supposed to do and really understand what's around you, understand the context, and see how can you help others in what they do, even though it doesn't necessarily impact what you're doing today. Because, that's how you're gonna become the most effective, and that's how you're gonna bring the most value to the organization as a whole.”--------Topics:03:05 What is cultivated meat?04:25 Kevin's background08:19 Organizational structure at Aleph Farms10:02 The changing role of CFO17:39 Profitability and forecasting the future22:11 Important KPIs for Kevin25:01 Preparing for disaster scenarios28:52 Mentorship30:22 Final advice--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Kevin on LinkedInConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Justin Lackey, CFO at Asset Panda, a powerful, highly configurable asset tracking and management SaaS platform on a mission to help the world work smarter.In his current role as the Chief Financial Officer, Justin oversees revenue operations, pricing, and data analysis, which are all transferable skills brought over from his previous positions as Director of Revenue Operations, and Manager of Pricing Strategy and Finance. Prior to Asset Panda, Justin held four separate financial analyst positions at ACTIVE Network, a premier global marketplace for activities and events. He graduated with a degree in general finance from Texas A&M University in 2017.In this episode, Justin talks about the importance of maintaining transparency in the new world of finance, navigating risk appetite when conducting business during black swan events, and adapting to and remaining motivated in remote work environments.--------Guest Quotes:“I like to look at everything as a revenue generating role, right? What are you doing to impact revenue? Whether it's a tweak you're making in our sales process, our marketing process, insights you're helping give them, there's a direct downstream impact on revenue for that. Becoming obsessed with that revenue side of the business, I think is important for any young analyst, any aspiring CFO.”“I think a really good quality for a CFO, CRO is, can you take a complexity and can you make it digestible, right? That is always the million dollar question of, okay, we have this set, this data set, this preexisting analytics set, right, of historical information. How do I put this into an action item and how do I deliver it so anyone can understand it?”“I think haste of pivot is super important. Boils back down to that data collection piece of, how long is too long for a project to kind of run its course, right? You have the opportunity to act much quicker based on leading indicators than you could've. It's not all about waiting until seeing the win rate anymore, waiting until seeing total revenue, right? You can kind of grab some of that upfront data, make some pretty educated guesses, and pivot quickly.”“There's a famous kind of mindset model that talks about the different zones that people can find themselves in. And there's a reactive zone and a proactive zone, along with a waste and a distraction zone, things like that. We spend a lot of time in that reactive zone today, but we're not necessarily using time in the proactive zone that can lead to efficiencies within that reactive zone. What am I doing day-to-day that really could be automated that's taking up a lot of my time, and how do I invest that time back into my personal life?”--------Topics:02:06 Justin's role and background07:53 The new world of finance13:22 Transparency in finance18:06 Addressing risk appetite22:08 Black swan events28:31 Remaining motivated in remote work33:51 Siege mentality in company leadership37:33 Tips for success in business--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Justin on LinkedInConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

Despite being both anonymous and controversial, Niccolo Soldo (not his real name) has built up one of the most popular pages on Substack and interviewed some of the leaders of media and industry. He joins me to discuss many of the wide ranging and fascinating topics he covers on his Substack: - "Turbo America": His contrarian theory that America is now actually more powerful than ever. - History of AIDS: Niccolo is one of the world's leading researchers on the history of AIDS, and recently penned a brilliaint 8-part retrospective. - The Rise of Vladimir Putin & the Russia/Ukraine Conflict - MAGA & BLM: The failed American populist movements of the late 2010's. - California in the 60's & 70's: Why is the west coast both the engine of culture and social movements, and a hotbed of con men, grifters, and charlatans? - The Sexual Revolution and its Fallout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Rebecca Kacaba, CEO & Co-Founder of Dealmaker, the leading platform turning all capital raise types into simple ecommerce.Rebecca practiced law on Bay Street for over 10 years, founded the startup practice group at one law firm, and was co-chair of the Toronto Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies Group. Rebecca's vision and drive have landed her in Lexpert's Top 40 Under 40 and recognized as one of North America's most innovative lawyers by the Financial Times. Rebecca led DealMaker to be Canada's 3rd Fastest Growing Company 2022. In this episode, Rebecca talks about equity crowdfunding as a go-to method for raising capital, leading and persevering through the global pandemic, and provides advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs as she is considered one of the most powerful women in Canada.--------Guest Quotes:“If you think about that [equity crowdfunding] versus the traditional process of walking into a boardroom and shaking hands and heuristics based on appearance and even just joking around and making connections with people. That is a different process fundamentally than putting up the value prop of your business online. A quick video elevator pitch, and that's what's gonna resonate with people. So it moves away from who the founder is and the founder presenting the story to, Hey, here's the idea. Does the person investing over the internet really connect with this idea?”"Maybe you have a CEO who doesn't get along with institutional capital well, or maybe control is important to your founder. And equity crowdfunding can be a really meaningful way for them to set their own terms, go to market, get capitalized, and continue lots of companies."“We try to treat our team as well as possible, but ultimately, having a strong culture, we know what we are, we know we're a culture of high performers, and other high performers wanna be a part of that. And that's a very unique culture.”“I think to me, finance is such a cool function because when you have strong control over the numbers, it can play a really predictive, forward looking role in the organization in terms of helping filter through acquisition targets and modeling future revenues as part of the capital raising process. I think traditionally a lot of people think of finance and back-office as just back looking, and to me, the power of finance is in the forward looking aspect of the numbers and what the numbers can tell you about the future.”“I had practice zooming into detail and then zooming back out as a partner from a macro perspective and I think that's really what's required of you as a growth company CEO. You have to know when to jump in on something and dive down into the weeds, and then you have to know when to pull back up and stay at a high level.”--------Topics:02:34 Rebecca's background and the birth of DealMaker03:56 Equity crowdfunding as a go-to method for raising capital07:12 Role of a growth company CEO09:57 Leading through a global pandemic12:00 Future plans at DealMaker14:25 Qualities of a great CEO17:15 Hiring and employee retention20:35 Data analytics in equity crowdfunding23:31 Mentorship in business26:07 Advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs28:34 Lessons learned from mistakes29:21 Advice for CFOs--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Rebecca on LinkedInConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

Being a good CFO isn't just about managing money anymore. The modern CFO is being asked to implement new technology, guide product and business decisions, and look ahead to the future. On the CFO Playbook we look at how the finance functions at companies stay ahead of the curve. In season 2 we bring you new host, Fran Badenhorst, a career journalist and UK Content Lead for Soldo. You will still get the same interesting and informative content for the financial professional you heard before, but we are expanding our sights on the growing working world and universe of business. Each episode you'll get insights that help you grow yourself, your team, and your company. We'll explore how old school finance traditions fit into the new world of business. You'll hear from established and up-and-coming CFO's, Thought Leaders, Technology Trend Setters, and other C-Suite Leaders and professionals that impact the finance function.Our casual conversations will take a deep dive to get at the heart of what is important to our guests. We will draw out the stories, bright ideas, best advice, and essential practices on what has helped them make an impact.Whether you're a seasoned CFO, new to your position, or aspiring to grow your career, we will discuss what needs to be on the mind and radar of people to be successful as they delve into the future of finance. --------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Fran on LinkedIn

Writer, shitposter and Substack creator Niccolo Soldo drops in to unpack the history of AIDS, muse on American empire, and dispel those gay rumors.

OOOHHH Canada Baby! In case you forgot, it is Remembrance Day in Canada! Time to sit back, relax with a brewski and your best buck, wear your poppy, and enjoy this next episode of MK CANADA ehhh bud? – Join me, Xirtus, and the rest of the Canadian crew and our guests as we tackle weird and wild stuff going on in the world – primarily stuff going on and related to the GREAT White North, Canada Baby! As always, we have a great time in the name of a greaaaaat country, boize and galz! We get into all sorts of wild stuff, including IF-Day in 1942 Winnipeg, Rituals and Numerology of Remembrance Day (11:11, 11:11:11, 11:11:22, 11:11:22:11), great fires of Canada, and my grandfather Eddy Sepanary surviving the burning/sinking of the SS Noronic. Really, this was great fun and VERY much interesting; I hope you all enjoy greatly! ** ALL support is much appreciated, in any shape or form. PLEASE subscribe and ‘thumbs up/like' my content on any platforms where Divulgence is available. Please also 5-star rate me on Spotify, Apple and anywhere else audio podcasts are found! It is hard having certain platforms mess with your statistics and logistics when you are lesser known! Thank you all and please enjoy what I want to share with you! Rock on! **Resources: DIVULGENCEBITCHUTE - https://www.bitchute.com/channel/8QsxZf1nxO0C/ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@Divulgencepod:0YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCStiGMkq3vDyOU6AW6DyvMgRUMBLE - https://rumble.com/user/DivulgenceTWITTER - @divulgencepodPodcast available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Pandora. PLEASE provide a 5-star review! For bookings or promotions, please message on Twitter.ANDREAS XIRTUShttp://www.xirtus.com/index.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/user/xirtusXirtus@gmail.comMORE Jordan VEZEAU AND Andrea XIRTUS!Episode 8 (Tartaria) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QodbJmHisHY&t=26sEpisode 17 (Disney, Order of the Trapezoid, MK ULTRA) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIyM_S6BjIU&t=16sEpisode 23 (Ghislaine & Robert Maxwell) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDKfKFyXfxM&t=1006sEpisode 28 (Wednesday ULTRA) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxe23SQuBug&t=7sEpisode 32 (MK CANADA) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-MTgPI9sPk

Sonali De Rycker is a Partner @ Accel, one of the leading firms of the last 3 decades with a portfolio that includes the likes of UiPath, Miro, Spotify, and many more incredible companies. As for Sonali, Sonali led Accel's investments in Avito (acquired by Naspers), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), Primer, Monzo, Letgo (acquired by Naspers), Kry/Livi, Soldo, Hopin, and Sennder. Prior to Accel, Sonali was with Atlas Venture (now Accomplice). She also previously served on the board of Match.com (NASDAQ:MTCH). In Today's Episode with Sonali De Rycker You Will Learn: 1.) From Small Town in India To Leading Venture Capitalist: How Sonali made her way from a small town in India to becoming one of the most prominent VCs of the last decade? What were some of Sonali's biggest lessons from seeing the booms and busts of 2000 and 2008? What climate does the crash today resemble more? Why so? How does Sonali advise younger investors who have not lived through a downturn? What should their investor psychology be right now? 2.) Firm Building: Accel: What are the most challenging and non-obvious elements of building a firm today? What have been some of the biggest mistakes Accel has made when adding to the team? What qualities do Sonali and Accel specifically look for when interviewing candidates to join the team? What specific questions tease out whether the candidate has these traits? What specific structures does Accel have in place to encourage the team to work together as one cohesive unit? How do they use bonuses as a team incentive? 3.) Sonali: The Investor: How has Sonali's investing style changed over the years? What moments caused these changes to happen? What are some of the biggest mistakes Sonali has made in her investing career? What did she learn from them? On the flip side, from winners such as Spotify and Supercell, what did Sonali learn from her biggest winners? Why does Sonali believe that market sizing and outcome scenario planning is useless and will lead you to make the wrong decision? 4.) Decision-Making and Risk: What does Sonali mean when she speaks of Type 1 and Type 2 decisions? How should one's decision-making process change according to which type of decision it is? What are the two biggest risks startups are facing today? Does Sonali believe that seed-stage companies will take money from crossover funds? What does Sonali do when she loses faith in the founder? How does she communicate that to them in the right way? What have been some of her biggest lessons here? What have been some of Sonali's biggest lessons when it comes to reserves management? How does Sonali determine when to double down vs reserve cash? Items Mentioned in Today's Episode with Sonali De Rycker: Sonali's Favourite Book: A Fine Balance Sonali's Most Recent Investment: BeReal