
Run the Numbers is a twice-weekly podcast about financial metrics and business models, designed for ambitious people operating tech startups. It's a collection of things host CJ Gustafson (CFO at Partstech and writer of Mostly Metrics) has learned and thought about in the trenches as a tech CFO. This show is meant to serve as a playbook of sorts for the stuff CJ wishes he knew earlier in his caree... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 274 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagement | |||

In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with Bruno Annicq, CFO of Wellhub (formerly Gympass), to unpack a practical finance playbook built around cash discipline, sustainable growth, and simplicity. Bruno explains how he rebuilt forecasting ... more
In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with Jason Kong, General Partner at Base10 Ventures, to unpack the firm’s focus on “automation for the real economy” — software built for industries most tech investors overlook, but the world depends ... more
In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with Dominic Phillips, CFO of Samsara, to unpack what it takes to scale a capital-intensive SaaS business from startup to public company in under a decade. Dominic reflects on his six-plus years at Sam... more
In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ Gustafson sits down with Gordon Coyle, a 40-year commercial insurance veteran, to demystify one of the most anxiety-inducing topics for founders and CFOs: business insurance. Drawing on decades of experience wit... more
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CJ is goated. Thanks for all the knowledge bombs
Great host and great podcast. CJ has an amazing way of helping others understand SaaS and tech.
My good friends at Virtua Research recommended this podcast to me an I’m addicted. There is usually some nugget, tip or tactic that I learn that I can implement immediately in my work.
CJ’s finance advice is unparalleled.
CJ does an excellent job communicating insightful financial topics in an easy-to-understand, funny way. You can tell he spends a significant amount of time researching these topics to give the listener a worthwhile experience. Would recommend listening to this and reading Mostly Metrics!
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Content focuses on providing actionable insights into financial metrics and business models, tailored specifically for technology startups. The discussions often revolve around key topics such as Startup SaaS Metrics, Annual Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, and elements critical to fundraising and growth strategies. Insights from seasoned CFO CJ Gustafson aim to equip listeners with practical knowledge and advice, making complex financial concepts more approachable. The podcast stands out for its combination of humor with in-depth financial analysis, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by tech entrepreneurs.
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Run the Numbers launched 2 years ago and published 274 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Run the Numbers include:
1. Jason Kong
2. Gordon Coyle
3. Alex Immerman
4. Russell Lester
5. Larry Contrella
6. Brian Brown
7. Blake Grayson
8. Cassie Young
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