The Modern CFO

Aug 07 2024 49 ep. 36 mins 9
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The Modern CFO podcast is designed to illuminate the hard work that is behind the scenes in financing next-generation ideas and technologies, as well as acknowledging the developing role of senior financial professionals, and the tools they rely upon.

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The Journey to Interplanetary Innovation with Relativity Space CFO Mo Shahzad

Aug 07 2024 38 mins  
Relativity Space’s CFO, Mo Shahzad, has been instrumental in shaping aerospace innovation, most significantly in helping build and launch Terran 1, the world’s first 3D-printed rocket. Mo's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration underscores his pivotal role in steering Relativity Space to the forefront of the industry.In this episode, Mo jo

Leveraging "The Venture Mindset" with Ilya Strebulaev

Jun 07 2024 44 mins  
In the complex world of academia, corporate finance, and venture capital, few names resonate as powerfully as Ilya Strebulaev’s. As a Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Ilya has cemented his reputation as a leading authority in corporate finance, financial decision-making, and private company valuation.Ilya’s academic journey is marked by countles

The Force Multipliers Fueling Fanatics' Success with CFO Glenn Schiffman

May 02 2024 26 mins  
Fanatics has rapidly emerged as a juggernaut in the world of licensed sports merchandise, collectibles, and online betting. What started as an online retailer in the late 1990s has transformed into a multi-billion dollar operation serving as the official e-commerce partner for major professional sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, as well as top college programs.Under th

Building Evergreen Success: Insights from Dallas Clement, President, and CFO of Cox Enterprises

Apr 10 2024 34 mins  
Join Dallas Clement, President and Chief Financial Officer of legendary Cox Enterprises, as he shares invaluable insights into his career journey, financial leadership, and how Cox's foundational values have been a beacon of success for 125+ years.With over three decades of experience, Dallas emphasizes the importance of balancing culture, learning, and growth in any financial prof

Resourceful Leadership From Seed to Scale with NerdWallet CFO Lauren StClair

Mar 14 2024 31 mins  
In this episode of The Modern CFO, Lauren StClair, CFO of NerdWallet, shares her unique career journey spanning across startups and large corporations like PayPal, eBay, and StubHub. She delves into the valuable lessons she's learned along the way, offering key takeaways for professionals in the finance and technology industries.Lauren's journey began at a small early-stage startup

Creating a Better Internet with Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim

Feb 01 2024 34 mins  
"Am I continuing to learn? Am I continuing to create value?”These questions act as pillars for Eric Muhlheim, propelling his expansive career from studying mathematics to leading finance teams at one of the most dynamic tech organizations today.In our first episode of 2024, Eric and host of The Modern CFO, Andrew Seski, explore Eric's formative experiences at Morgan Stanley, his

Investing in Innovation: CFO Will Heyburn on Taking BLADE to New Heights

Dec 06 2023 35 mins  
From investor to public company CFO, BLADE's Will Heyburn shares his path to the selective role of leading a finance team from the private markets through an IPO and beyond.In this episode of The Modern CFO, Will unpacks BLADE's unique evolution from passenger transportation to a leading medical organ transport provider and why they continue to focus on direct communication, data-d

A Macro Moment for the Modern CFO with Financial Stability Professor Steven Kelly

Nov 06 2023 49 mins  
In today's fast-paced marketplace, distinguishing what is important and impactful is a challenging task, and when a crisis unfolds rapidly, the stakes reach unprecedented heights. Steven Kelly, Associate Director of Research at the Yale Program on Financial Stability, joins us to discuss how navigating the choppy financial waters requires CFOs to possess a keen sense of judgment, a

Beyond the Badge: Lessons from the Automotive Industry with Verge Motorcycles CFO Mark Wilson

Oct 04 2023 51 mins  
In this episode, Mark Wilson, former CFO of iconic automotive brands McLaren and Aston Martin, reveals the keys to enduring success in an ever-changing industry. Now CFO at Verge, an electric motorbike company, he shares with us his strategy to marry cutting-edge performance innovations with an authentic human experience.We discuss the fundamental values of financial management, es

How to Measure What Matters for Durable Growth with ThoughtSpot’s Mohit Daswani

Sep 18 2023 48 mins  
In a world where data reigns supreme, today's leaders need to balance the quantitative with the qualitative to lead, create, and inspire the next generation of CFOs.In his role as CFO at ThoughtSpot, Mohit Daswani leverages his extensive background gained from notable positions at JPMorgan, PayPal, and Square. He passionately champions the company's mission to forge a future ground