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The Growth-Minded CFO

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Rita Kale
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Today's financial leader is more than a number cruncher - they're a growth architect and a strategic partner in the organization’s success. The Growth-Minded CFO podcast challenges the status-quo and explores 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 gradua... more

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In this episode, hosts Lauren and Alex sit down with Chris Ortega, the CEO and founder of Fresh FP&A.

Chris shares his inspiring career journey, from his early passion for finance to roles at Ernst & Young and leadership positions in fast growing so... more

Most CFOs don’t think about personal brand until they need something: a new role, a board seat, a stronger network, or a way to stand out.

But by then, it might already be too late.

In this episode of The Growth-Minded CFO, we speak with Wassia Kam... more

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If your role as CFO stops at the numbers, you’re already behind.

Ilana Esterrich, CFO at Planned Parenthood, breaks down what it actually means to lead in today’s environment—from building resilient teams to operating in constant uncertainty.

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In this special re-release of The Growth-Minded CFO, Alex and Lauren revisit the very first episode of the podcast - featuring Rita Kale, now CFO at Valo Health.

At the time, we didn’t know what this show would become. Since then, we’ve spoken to so... more

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Recent Guests

Rita Kale
CFO at Valo Health; former Roche executive
Valo Health / Roche
Episode: Revisiting: Rita Kale (CFO @ Valo Health) On Why The Best CFOs Think Like Owners
Kevin Drost
CFO of New Era ADR
New Era ADR
Episode: How a Former Pro Musician Became the CFO of a $1B Marketplace, with Kevin Drost
Darien Wright
CFO and COO, National Geographic Society
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Episode: How Nonprofit Finance Sharpens Decision-Making for Any CFO, with Darien Wright
Charly Kevers
CFO, Carta
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Episode: Revisiting: Charly Kevers (CFO @ Carta) On The Role Of The Finance Team In Scaling
Niels Boon
CFO of Cint, Stockholm-listed tech company in market research
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Episode: Stepping In Mid-Crisis: Trust, Pressure, and the CFO Role, with Niels Boon
Diya Sagar
CFO of AWA Studios
AWA Studios
Episode: How to Run Finance in a Creative, 'Hit-Driven' Business, with Diya Sagar
Winnie Aoieong
VP of Business Finance at PowerSchool
PowerSchool
Episode: Leveraging Data Insights for Smarter Business Decision Making, with Jim Cook and Winnie Aoieong
Jim Cook
Former CFO of Mozilla, early operator at Netflix and Intuit
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Episode: Leveraging Data Insights for Smarter Business Decision Making, with Jim Cook and Winnie Aoieong
Anders Liu Lindberg
Author of Communicating Financials to Executives; Partner at Business Partnering Institute
Business Partnering Institute
Episode: How to Communicate Financials to Executives, with Anders-Liu Lindberg

Hosts

Lauren Pearl
Host of The Growth-Minded CFO; Fractional CFO, 3-time Founder and Startup Finance Instructor at NYU
Alex Louisy
Co-host introducing episodes; FinTech CEO and Y Combinator graduate

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Love it!

    Great podcast with an interesting approach of the role of the CFO :) I recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thomassill
    Francea year ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Useful & concrete insights from actual operators who have walked the path. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cosimo_c
    France2 years ago
  • Game changer for modern finance leaders

    The Growth-Minded CFO podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of finance leadership. Hosts Lauren Pearl and Alex Louisy bring a dynamic and insightful perspective to the evolving role of CFOs in today’s fast paced business environment. This podcast shatters the outdated image of CFOs as number crunchers, presenting them instead as strategic partners crucial to organizational success.

    What sets this podcast apart is its focus on challenging the status quo and encouraging CFOs to break fre... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grace Nic
    United States2 years ago
  • Great finance podcast

    An interesting and refreshing look into the finance function

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexlisy
    France2 years ago
  • Great guest and out of the box conversations

    Love the different kind of insights - not your common finance podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe5752
    France2 years ago

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Guests bring real-world operator perspectives, not theory.
The show challenges stereotypes about CFOs and emphasizes strategic partnership.
Fans praise concrete, actionable finance leadership insights.

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#138
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Talking Points

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Stepping In Mid-Crisis: Trust, Pressure, and the CFO Role, with Niels Boon
Q: What role did communication play in your turnaround strategy?
Transparent, staged communication with the board, lenders, and internal teams was essential; acknowledging problems upfront and outlining the sequence of steps helped manage expectations and maintain trust.
Stepping In Mid-Crisis: Trust, Pressure, and the CFO Role, with Niels Boon
Q: How did you decide what to tackle first when there were so many urgent problems?
Priorities were set by financial risk: refinance the loan, ensure cash generation, and then rationalize the legal entities and ERP to create reliable data for all other fixes.
Stepping In Mid-Crisis: Trust, Pressure, and the CFO Role, with Niels Boon
Q: What was your initial framework when you arrived, given you were the sixth CFO in four years?
I focused on listening, meeting people at all levels, and getting quick wins that could build credibility—starting with stabilizing cash flow, then addressing the ERP and entity structure to enable reliable reporting and decision-making.
Revisiting: Rita Kale (CFO @ Valo Health) On Why The Best CFOs Think Like Owners
Q: How do you balance work and life, and what role does personal time play in your effectiveness as a CFO?
Rita explains that personal routines like running provide space for reflection and improve decision quality; taking time to recharge helps with prioritization and reduces burnout, ultimately making her a more effective leader.
Revisiting: Rita Kale (CFO @ Valo Health) On Why The Best CFOs Think Like Owners
Q: What are the biggest challenges you faced moving from a large global company to a startup, and how did that change your approach to finance?
She notes losing her internal network and needing to build connections from scratch, while also assuming broader responsibilities beyond finance; the experience taught her to own problems end-to-end, balance risk, and focus on rapid but thoughtful decision-making in resource-constrained settings.

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This show spotlights senior finance leaders who turn CFOs from number crunchers into strategic growth partners. Episodes frequently explore how finance couples with operations, product, and marketing to drive cross-functional success, with emphasis on storytelling, scalable systems, and responsible risk-taking. Guests range from nonprofit and healthcare finance leaders to startup CFOs and fintech executives, often discussing how to build high-performing finance teams, implement ERP and data tools, manage cash in volatile environments, and align finance with growth strategy. A recurring edge is the mix of practical, battle-tested lessons and forward-looking perspectives on AI, automation, and partnering with the business to unlock value. Not... more

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1. Rita Kale
2. Kevin Drost
3. Darien Wright
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5. Niels Boon
6. Diya Sagar
7. Winnie Aoieong
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