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Go To Masters ShowJosh Rappoport on Why Finance Is 20% Math and 80% PsychologyJosh Rappoport is the VP Finance at Acumatica. On this episode of the Go To Masters Show, he shares how curiosity and people-first leadership drive operational excellence across diverse go-to-market models.Building structure and process as enablers of speed, not barriersLeading with empathy and prioritizing people during uncertain timesStrengthening analytical muscle over relying solely on AI toolsConnect with Josh: LinkedInFollow us: Linkedin | X
2025-08-0529 min
Inside the CFO OfficeInside The CFO Office | Ep17 | Finance Leadership at High-Growth SaaS Firms | Josh RappoportThis episode features Josh Rappoport, VP of Finance at Acumatica – a finance leader with a career that spans private equity, venture capital, SaaS, fintech, and strategic advisory.Josh brings a rare blend of investor mindset and operator experience – having worked with firms like Summit Partners, Microsoft, BillGO, and now leading FP&A at Acumatica, one of the top cloud ERP providers in the world.In this episode, Finance Leadership at High-Growth SaaS Firms, we explore:🔹 The 3 priorities for any finance leader in SaaS: GTM efficiency, resourcing, and the new cost dynamics of delivery🔹...
2025-07-0139 min
The Headcount PeopleEp. 11 - A principled approach to navigating a Finance career w/ Josh Rappoport (VP FP&A, Acumatica)🎙️ Welcome to the Headcount People Podcast Episode 11! 🎙️
In this illuminating episode of "The Headcount People," host Tushar Makhija sits down with the remarkably experienced Josh Rappoport, who shares invaluable insights from his extensive career in finance across tech giants and high-growth startups. From his early days at Microsoft, where he learned the art of scalable decision-making, to spearheading finance at a rapidly growing startup, Josh reveals the principles and practices that have guided his success.
🕒 Timestamped Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Josh Rappoport & His Financial Journey
01:36 - Lessons from Microsoft: Scaling and Decision-Making
07:14 - Transitioning from Corporate to Startup: Adapting and Thriving
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2024-03-211h 00
The Headcount People(Preview) Ep. 11 - A principled approach to a finance career🚨 Coming Soon: A Podcast Episode Not to Be Missed! 🚨
Ep. 11 (Season 2): Josh Rappoport, VP FP&A at Acumatica
In this captivating teaser, get an exclusive sneak peek of what's in store for the next episode of "The Headcount People," dropping tomorrow! Join host Tushar Makhija as he sits down with finance heavyweight Josh Rappoport for a deep dive into the world of finance and leadership within the tech industry. From his invaluable experiences at Microsoft to his innovative approaches in startups, Josh shares the wisdom he's gathered over an illustrious career.
🕒 What to Expect:
Exclusive Insights: Josh Rappoport reveals his journ...
2024-03-2001 min
People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers400: Setting the Stage for Better Understanding Cell Biology with Advanced Microscopy - Dr. Joshua RappoportDr. Joshua Z. Rappoport is Director of the Center for Advanced Microscopy and Nikon Imaging Center as well as Research Associate Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. In addition, he is the author of the recently published book The Cell: Discovering the microscopic world that determines our health, consciousness, and our future. Josh completed his undergraduate studies in Biology at Brown University, and he received his PhD from the Mount Sinai Graduate School of Biological Sciences of New York University. Afterwards, Josh conducted an NIH National Research Service Award postdoctoral fellowship...
2017-06-0546 min
Groks Science Radio Show and PodcastThe Cell -- Groks Science Show 2017-03-29Cells are the fundamental building blocks of organisms, but what actually is a cell? On this episode, Josh Rappoport discussed the biology of the cell.
2017-03-2923 min