Rise of the Fractional CFO - Your Next Career Move? (& When and Why to Hire One)
In this episode of The Growth-Minded CFO, we’re joined by Anne Samak de la Cerda, Partner at FLG Partners, for a deep dive into the rise of fractional CFOs.With two seasoned fractional CFOs on the mic...
14 Mai 202547min
What Makes a Great CFO in 2025? Insights from the Frontlines of CFO Hiring, with Dav Masaon
Bringing on a CFO is one of the most critical decisions a startup can make—but how do you know when it’s the right time? And more importantly, how do you find someone with the right skills to drive gr...
29 Apr 202538min
AI in Finance: From Buzz to Business Value, with Nicolas Boucher
In this episode of The Growth-Minded CFO, co-hosts Lauren Pearl and Alex Louisy sit down with Nicolas Boucher, finance professional turned AI educator, to explore how artificial intelligence is transf...
15 Apr 202540min
The CFO Leading Talent, Operations & Corporate Communications (Kate Gulliver, CFO & CAO, Wayfair)
The path to becoming a CFO today is rarely a straight line. Finance leaders are increasingly coming from diverse backgrounds, bringing a broad range of skills to the role. After all, the best CFOs don...
2 Apr 202539min
Wall Street to SaaS CFO: Lessons from IPOs, Acquisitions & Growth, with Carla Cooper
What does it take to be a truly great CFO today? It’s not just about balancing the books—it’s about driving strategy, managing risks, and telling the financial story in a way that inspires confidence....
19 Mar 202541min
Clean data, clear insights: AI for finance and how to build the right foundation, with Gabi Steele
Finance teams are drowning in data—but turning it into clear, strategic insights is the real challenge.In this episode of The Growth-Minded CFO, hosts Lauren and Alex sit down with Gabi Steele, CEO an...
3 Mar 202531min
The CFO as manager: How to lead beyond the numbers, with Ilana Esterrich
Great CFOs do more than manage the numbers—they lead, adapt, and shape the future of their organizations. In this episode, Ilana Esterrich, CFO of Planned Parenthood, shares how she steers her team th...
21 Feb 202540min
Top 5 takeaways from season one—and what’s next!
In this episode, we reflect on the first season of the podcast. We discuss what we learned from the first 7 episodes featuring top CFOs and finance leaders. As you listen, feel free to pause this epi...
3 Feb 202544min
