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Wassia Kamon joins The Growth-Minded CFO to share how finance leaders can build a personal brand and grow their visibility on LinkedIn.

Kevin Drost on his unlikely path from music to finance leadership and what CFOs can learn from his approach to growth and risk.

Darien Wright, CFO of National Geographic Society, on how mission-driven finance sharpens capital allocation and long-term thinking.

Cint CFO Niels Boon on rebuilding trust, managing debt pressure, and stabilizing a public company when the stakes are highest.

CFO Diya Sagar on bringing financial discipline and structure to a creative, volatile business environment at AWA Studios.

A podswap with FP&A Unlocked on decision-making systems, building trust, and how generative AI is reshaping the finance function.

Anders Liu-Lindberg on how CFOs can build trust and influence by turning financial data into compelling stories for the executive team.

Xavier Castellana on building team alignment, creating rhythm in the organization, and turning financial strategy into real execution.

Cameron Kinloch on lessons from Wall Street to startups, building the right financial muscles, and leading teams with precision and trust.

Key takeaways from Season 2: data before AI, executional CFO playbooks, storytelling with EQ, and fractional vs full-time hiring decisions.

Jeff Fidelman on how fundraising has evolved, why founders must think like operators, and how AI is reshaping financial strategy in 2025.

RepeatMD CFO Jon Gross on making the leap from investment banking to operator CFO and scaling finance in a SaaS environment.

Nicolas Kopp of Rillet on reimagining finance with AI, building modular tech stacks, and what it takes to thrive as a modern CFO.

Erik Nakamura shares how emotional intelligence and three core leadership pillars define the high-impact, modern finance leader.

Two seasoned fractional CFOs on when to hire one, what they actually do, and why demand for fractional finance leadership is growing fast.

Dav Masaon of Zanda on when to hire your first CFO, what traits to look for, and how the role is shifting in today's market.

Nicolas Boucher joins Lauren and Alex to explore real AI use cases in finance, from ChatGPT to Copilot, and what CFOs must do to keep up.

Wayfair CFO Kate Gulliver on balancing finance with talent strategy, launching Wayfair Verified, and leading with a people-first mindset.

Contentful CFO Carla Cooper on her path from Wall Street to the C-suite and the three rules that define great financial leadership today.

Gabi Steele of Preql on why data integrity is the real unlock for AI in finance and how CFOs can lead smarter, cross-functional decisions.

Planned Parenthood CFO Ilana Esterrich on what great finance leadership looks like and why adaptability is the skill that matters most now.

Alex and Lauren reflect on Season 1's standout moments, from startup CFO lessons to cross-functional collaboration and data science in finance.

Carl Seidman on the capabilities finance professionals must build to stay relevant and lead effectively in a rapidly changing landscape.

Howard Katzenberg of Glean.ai on modern approaches to accounts receivable and payable and why these functions deserve more strategic attention.

Tatia Mays-Russell on her unconventional path to finance leadership, transforming teams, and leveraging tech at the MLBPA.

Carta CFO Charly Kevers on the finance team's role across seven years of high-growth fundraising rounds and what scaling really demands.

Nick Wijnberg of Lorimer Ventures shares how CFOs can align financial strategy with business growth and think bigger about investments.

Chris Ortega of Fresh FP&A makes the case for a more strategic, empathetic CFO who drives growth through collaboration and innovation.

CFO Rita Kale on the evolving CFO role, global experience, ERP implementations, and why adaptability matters more than ever.

Lauren and Alex introduce The Growth-Minded CFO, a podcast built for finance leaders who want to think bigger and lead better.