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An Operator's Blog - with Soumitra SharmaFinding US Design Partners As An India-Based Cross-Border Founder I Learnings From 3 Venture-Backed Startups (Bitzer, Quolum, Redblock)This episode goes in-depth into the key operating aspects of finding & working with US design partners as a US-India cross-border founder. We cover everything from correctly defining who a design partner is, major categories and personas on the B2B side, discovering, qualifying, convincing & engaging them including navigating their organization structure, partnering with them to build early versions of the product, tension between direct sales & channel partner models, how to approach pricing discussions and finally, a rapid-fire round of questions sourced from An Operator’s Blog founder community. Joining me for this discussion is Indus Khai...
2025-05-291h 06
Chief Future OfficerS2 E11 - A Banker Turned Startup StrategistIn Season 2, Episode 11 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, hosts Karan Chadha, Senior Manager of Strategic Finance at Noom - the world’s leading behavior change company disrupting the weight loss and healthcare industry.
In this episode, Karan shares his inspiring career journey, starting in M&A and investment banking and pivoting into high-growth startups.
Karan shares how finance roles are rapidly evolving with AI, key lessons on pivoting companies toward profitable growth, his 12-month outlook on the tech landscape, and he also discusses the #1 book that has influenced his pe...
2023-11-2029 min
Chief Future OfficerS2 E10 - The CFO With the Golden Touch for StartupsIn this episode, Adam shares his unique career journey, starting from a trader at a hedge fund to a fractional CFO for startups. He provides an inside look into managing multiple clients, advising founders, and investing in startups.
With decades of experience scaling startups, Adam offers candid insights on the current funding environment and outlook for startups. He compares today’s market to the 2000 dot-com crash he witnessed early in his career.
Tune in to hear Adam’s stories and advice gleaned from his varied career working with and investing in successful startups like Peloton.
2023-11-1444 min
Chief Future OfficerS2 E09 - The Pragmatic CFOIn Season 2 : Episode 09 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, hosts Janelle Gorman, Chief FInancial Officer at York IE.
In this episode, Janelle shares her career journey in finance, from accounting to leading the CFO function at high-growth startups. Listen in to discover Janelle’s unique approach to venture capital. She discusses how York IE is reinventing VC with a founder-first, pragmatic growth model rather than chasing “power law” returns.
Janelle stresses the importance of bringing your authentic self to leadership and embracing vulnerability, inspired by thought leaders like B...
2023-11-1033 min
Chief Future OfficerS2 E08 - Shedding the "Dr. No" nicknameIn Season 2 : Episode 08 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, hosts Taylor Otstot, VP of Finance at Dashlane.
In this insightful conversation, we navigate through Taylor’s experiences and invaluable insights, shedding light on the evolution of modern finance roles.
Listen in to discover Taylor’s expertise in remote team leadership, data-driven decision-making strategies, and the art of building high-performing teams.
As a seasoned finance professional with a wealth of experience, Taylor’s insights and expertise are sure to be invaluable to listeners. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone...
2023-11-0333 min
Raw and Real Entrepreneurship®Interview with Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum: Unmasking Silicon Valley Myths and Pioneering Innovation
In this episode, Susan welcomes a dynamic and accomplished tech entrepreneur, Indus Khaitan, the CEO of Quolum. With a diverse career spanning enterprise marketing, product management, VC portfolio advising, and serving as a growth officer, Indus has a wealth of experience. Today, he's dedicated to developing Quolum, an all-in-one SaaS management and security platform catering to the needs of Finance, IT, and Procurement teams in tech-savvy organizations. Join Susan and her guest as they dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey, discussing topics such as being acquired by a tech giant, the evolution of micro-lending, the i...
2023-09-1145 min
Chief Future OfficerS2 E07 - An Engineer Turned CFOIn Season 2 : Episode 07 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, hosts Navpreet Randhawa CFO at Minna Technologies.
From his beginnings as an engineer to his current role as a CFO, Navpreet shares his unique experiences navigating the fintech landscape and the ever-evolving world of subscriptions.
Discover the valuable lessons he’s learned about raising capital, telling compelling stories, and understanding investor perspectives. Join us as we delve into his entrepreneurial ventures, the challenges he’s faced, and his expertise in scaling companies.
If you’re intrigued by the dynamic inters...
2023-08-1839 min
My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and LeadershipSelling Too Early: Indus Khaitan on a $6.5 Billion Startup MistakeEpisode page with transcript, video, and more
My guest for Episode #222 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Indus Khaitan, the CEO & Founder of Quolum, a company funded by Sequoia and Nexus.
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Indus has 20 years of business growth, product management, and SaaS experience. He has analyzed SaaS buying for 20+ companies with over $500,000 in SaaS spend and has been the leader of growth for a unicorn.
Indus grew up in a mining town where 2-3 homicides daily...
2023-08-0744 min
Chief Future OfficerS2 E06 - AI in Finance: A CFO’s PerspectiveIn Season 2 : Episode 06 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, hosts Ashwath Bhat, CFO at Fractal. Fractal is one of the most prominent providers of Artificial Intelligence to Fortune 500® companies.
With over 2 decades of experience across various finance roles, Ashwath provides unique insights into the evolution of the CFO role and the impact of AI on the finance industry. He shares sage advice for balancing growth and profitability as a CFO, along with tips for maintaining sanity amidst the challenges and more.
As a seasoned finance professional with a wealth of exper...
2023-07-2833 min
Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalHow Quolum tracks your SaaS expenses with Indus KhaitanI am excited to have Indus Khaitan, the founder of Quolum, a SaaS and Cloud Spend Reduction product funded by Sequoia and Nexus. He earlier founded Bitzer Mobile, which was created on the heels of the 2008 recession, and exited in what was Oracle's first acquisition in mobile. In this podcast episode, Indus discusses the growth and future of the Indian startup ecosystem, his experience working with Chargebee, and transitioning from big companies to smaller ones. Indus also offers advice on protecting startups in the event of a bank's collapse and emphasizes the importance of scenario planning. He...
2023-07-2729 min
Chief Future OfficerS2 E05 - The Climate Conscious CFOIn Season 2 : Episode 5 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, hosts Kurt McFarland, Interim CFO at FLINTpro and Managing Director at Regen Impact.
With an impressive background in finance and strategic leadership, Kurt brings a unique perspective to the table. Throughout his career, he has held numerous finance and strategy leadership roles within venture capital and private equity-backed companies.
As we dive into the episode, Kurt will explore the fascinating intersection of finance and sustainability. He will share his invaluable insights on how CFOs can...
2023-07-1536 min
Chief Future OfficerS2 E04 - From Crunching Numbers to Guiding SuccessIn Season 2 : Episode 4 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, hosts Scott Meyers, CFO of React Gaming Group.In this captivating episode, Scott shares invaluable insights and lessons learned from his diverse career path.From navigating the financial landscapes of multinational juggernauts to fueling the growth of cutting-edge startups, Scott has mastered the art of balancing strategy, risk, and innovation.But hey, don’t let the numbers fool you! Scott’s journey is filled with thrilling plot twists and unexpected pivots. He’s the financial superhero who once dreamt of joining the FBI, but fate had ot...
2023-06-0946 min
The Marketing Umbrella Podcast064: Marketing And The Medici Effect With Indus KhaitanWelcome to another great episode of the Marketing Umbrella Podcast. As always, this podcast was created to bring you the best and brightest in the marketing space…
Our guest today is the founder of Quolum. Quolum helps companies manage their SaaS spend. He started Bitzer Mobile, a mobile security startup that Oracle acquired. Earlier, he led growth at Chargebee. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Join me in welcoming Indus Khaitan to The Marketing Umbrella Podcast…
Some key highlights include:
Disrupti...
2023-05-3130 min
Chief Future OfficerS2 E03 - Lessons From An Award Winning CFOIn Season 2 : Episode 3 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, hosts Mitesh Popat, CFO for Citi Global Equities Sales and Trading Business.
From Civil Engineer to CFO extraordinaire, Mitesh’s career will leave you mesmerized and inspired. In this episode, he unveils the secrets of angel investing and shares invaluable insights on navigating successful career transitions.
Whether you’re contemplating a professional pivot or have found yourself in a series of serendipitous events, Mitesh’s wisdom will empower you to reach new heights of achievement.
As a seasoned finance profes...
2023-05-2230 min
Chief Future OfficerS2 E02 - CFO, Author, The Navy and MoreIn Season 2 : Episode 2 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, hosts Glenn Hopper, Director and CFO of Eventus Advisory Group, and the author of "Deep Finance: Corporate Finance in the Information Age."
Glenn has a diverse background that includes journalism, business school, and product management for a telecommunications company during the late 90s and early 2000s. He shares his experience managing a product that was ahead of its time, a template-driven website builder, and how he leveraged his budgeting knowledge to secure more funding for the product.
Throughout the episode, Glenn...
2023-05-0838 min
Clock Speed with Shamus MadanFrom Escaping The Indian Coal Mafia To Founding A Company Acquired By Oracle w/ Indus Khaitan (Founder & CEO)In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews Indus Khaitan, discussing his journey to Oracle, the challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs, and the importance of networking. They delve into Khaitan's role at Quollum, the customer acquisition process, and valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Indus Khaitan is the CEO of Quolum. He has over two decades of experience in the technology industry and has previously held leadership positions at companies such as Oracle and McAfee.
Indus grew up in a mining town where 2-3 homicides daily were a norm and eventually escaped the Indian Coal Mafia that plagued his life...
2023-05-0113 min
Rising Tide Startups7.17 – Indus Khaitan – QuolumOur very special guest on Rising Tide Startups this week is Indus Khaitan. Indus is the founder of Quolum. Quolum helps companies manage their SaaS spend. He started Bitzer Mobile, a mobile security startup that Oracle acquired. Earlier, he led growth at Chargebee. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Indus' Website - quolum.com
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2023-04-2738 min
Predictable B2B SuccessMastering tech spend reduction with Quolum's Indus Khaitan: Embracing curiosity and persistence in problem-solving and product directionAfter discovering a problem in the tech industry that people needed help solving, Indus set out to build a business model that would help reduce tech expenses. With no background in finance, he follows his curiosity and creates a billion-dollar business, but little did he know that the CFOs would come in with an unexpected solution. What will happen next?
You are at the mercy of your own deeds.
Indus Khaitan is an entrepreneur who has thrived on curiosity and persistence in problem-solving. Growing up in a small mining town in India, he...
2023-04-2142 min
Chief Future OfficerS02 E01 - The future of FP&AIn Season 2 : Episode 1 of the Chief Future Officer podcast, Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum, interviews Nikhil Agrawal, Head of FP&A at BrowserStack. An IMI Graduate with more than 2 decades of Experience across GICs, E-Commerce, SaaS/PaaS, Tech product companies.
Nikhil shares his journey in finance and how his consulting experience has given him a broader perspective on various industries. He also discusses his decision to join BrowserStack, a new-age tech business, to prepare for the future.
As the commercial consciousness of BrowserStack, Nikhil describes his role in ensuring that decisions are commercially thought through...
2023-04-0337 min
Scale Your SaaS249: Software Companies Waste 20-30% of their Spend - Fix It This Way - with Indus KhaitanEPISODE SUMMARYBeing in business often means being busy. For many of us, this means needing to be more watchful over all the company spending. What if I tell you that as much as 30% of your budget is being wasted? But worry not! A little bit of mindfulness and that 30% waste will turn into a 30% gain in no time. Quolum Founder and CEO Indus Khaitan discuss optimizing spending so that every dollar is used profitably and meaningfully. He also talks about other methods of scaling your business and growth pitfalls to avoid with H...
2023-01-3122 min
LeadovationIndus Khaitan: Tips on How to Lead a Virtual CompanyIndus Khaitan is the founder of Quolum, an On Deck Scale company funded by Sequoia and Nexus. He founded Bitzer Mobile that was created on the heels of the ‘08 recession, and exited, in what was Oracle’s first acquisition in mobile. He led growth at Chargebee where revenue grew 3X. In his free time, he flies a single-engine Cessna 172 over the bay area. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Indus Khaitan discuss:Culture is communication Documentation is part of being connected Change has to come from above Affirming people with acknowledgment Key Takea...
2023-01-0327 min
Business Growth Accelerator167 | What business leadership needs to focus on, based on the stage of your business with successful serial entrepreneur Indus KhaitanBusinesses go through different stages and each stage requires a different focus in order to grow in the most effective way. But when you are in a business it is not always clear what stage you are in.Hence, in this episode, we are reviewing the different stages of growth every business goes through and highlighting what should be the focus in each stage.We are doing this with the assistance of Indus Khaitan, who uses an example of gold diggers from the gold rush, to explain the stages of business growth. It is a fun...
2022-12-2644 min
The Business Growth Show with Athin CassiotisEP130 - SaaS Spend Savings with Indus KhaitanSaaS Spend Savings with Indus Khaitan, who is the Founder & CEO of Quolum, a SaaS and Cloud Spend Reduction product that is funded by Sequoia and Nexus. He has 20 years of business growth, product management, and SaaS experience. He has analyzed SaaS buying for 20+ companies with over $500,000 in SaaS spend and has been the leader of growth for a unicorn. He founded Bitzer Mobile, which was created on the heels of the 2008 recession, and exited in what was Oracle’s first acquisition in mobile. Most recently, he led growth at Chargebee, where revenue grew 3X. In his free time, he f...
2022-12-1443 min
Chief Future Officer15 Leading in tough timesGreg Saunders is the CFO of Ygrene Energy Fund.A Harvard MBA, he witnessed the most remarkable journey early on seeing rapid growth, then bankruptcy, helping them up again, and finally completing a successful merger.
What also sets him apart from CFOs is his love for smart spending and using money as a lever for revenue growth.
Stand by for a fascinating conversation about more than a decade and a half in the profession, working with marketing and sales, and smart spending in the current downturn.
The conversation is hosted by Indus Khaitan...
2022-12-0730 min
Chief Future Officer14 How to push through roadblocksViktor is a CFO of Atos, Hungary and has previously held leadership roles at Viacom and KPMG. To say that he has a remarkable journey is an understatement.
From wanting to be an engineer, to listing on the Paris Stock Exchange, managing large teams and having deep insights on the productivity space, this one is a gem.
For finance professionals looking for words of wisdom, this is a must. Join Viktor with Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolum (The best tool for finance to manage tech and SaaS spends).
2022-12-0733 min
10x Your Team with Cam & OtisEp 208 Indus Khaitan Founder of QuolumOn this episode we have Indus Khaitan. He is the founder and CEO of Quolum. Former software engineer turned product marketer, he sold his previous company to Oracle. He was head of growth at Chargebee where he discovered a unique opportunity to cut out large SaaS costs for companies. Listen to this episode to hear Indus explain his interesting yet simple approach to SaaS, and the challenges and lessons learned on his journey.As always this show is brought to you by Tribe and Purpose. You’ve put the work in but you’re not sure how to re...
2022-11-0255 min
Chief Future Officer12 The musician - CFOIntekhab is the CFO of WEKA, which has been recognized as a Visionary for a second year in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed File Systems and Object Storage. Intekhab has directed finance at several different tech startups over the last two decades, sits on the board of various non-profits, and serves as an advisor to many startups.
In this episode we take a dive into Intekhab’s personal journey - from crucial mentorship experiences, plenty of advice he received and is now passing on to younger generations, and the role music has played in his journey an...
2022-10-3129 min
Peer EffectDebating a $50,000,000 Dollar Exit to Oracle - featuring Indus Khaitan of QuolumLast week we talked to a founder who had sold his company and was looking into the abyss of the next phase of his life and career. Today, we’re talking to a founder who is at an even earlier inflection point, one where he faces this question: To sell or not to sell?Indus Khaitan built an enterprise product that had big name customers and healthy revenue. It seems like a time in a company’s lifecycle that the founder should be sleeping well at night. But that wasn’t the case for Indus. The possible paths...
2022-10-2645 min
Chief Future Officer11 Stories from West PointCasey is the Co-Founder and Managing Member of Operators Guild - an invite-only group that hosts the world’s top finance and operations leaders to share knowledge and best practices.
Casey has had a storied career. Previously the CFO of landing, Global Head of Strategic Finance for WeWork, and CFO of various A-B-C stage growth companies. But we begin with a few stories from West Point Military Academy - where Casey began learning leadership at a young age.
For all finance professionals looking for the next step in their careers, this episode is for you. Co...
2022-10-1831 min
Chief Future Officer10 Pivot tables & Mountain bikesSteve is the Owner and Managing Partner of Evergreen CFO Group, offering fractional CFO and financial management services. His clients range from $500m divisions at Fortune 100 organizations to Silicon Valley tech startups - both of which Steve has had experience leading prior.
In this episode of the Chief Future Officer, we are able to dig into how anyone can find success in both professional and personal spheres of life. Despite the workload of servicing varied clients, Steve finds the time to block out the weekend to go mountain biking with his family - and shares the systems...
2022-10-1329 min
Software Process and Measurement CastTaming SaaS Spend, A Conversation With Indus KhaitanThis week we feature an interview with Indus Khaitan, Founder & CEO at Quolum. A few of the topics covered include: Why do organizations need help in consuming SaaS at scale efficiently? How can looking carefully at how you are using Saas save organizations tons of money? How can organizations refocus on delivering value rather than on overhead? What does it take to take a vision and make it a going concern, more than once? Indus Khaitan is the founder of Quolum. Quolum helps companies manage their SaaS spend. He started Bitzer Mobile, a mobile security startup that Oracle acquired. Earlier...
2022-10-0933 min
Chief Future Officer09 A new era for finance & CFOsYiannis is the (now-ex) CFO of Sanofi for South Europe, and is currently on a break, pursuing further studies in philosophy. Yiannis has spent almost the last 16 years at Sanofi - and has amassed a great amount of wisdom over that time.
We got to discuss the merits of commitment over moving jobs every few years, the story of finance upper-management and how it has changed in every large firm over the last decade, and how "mentorship should be 2-way".
Come for Yiannis' wisdom & incredibly articulate insights, stay for a cracking conversation with Indus Khaitan...
2022-10-0832 min
EDGE with Brandon WhiteSaving Money on Your Company’s SaaS Software Subscriptions with Indus Khaitan Founder of QuolumIndus and Brandon talk about SaaS software subscriptions and how we forget we're paying for seats we don't use, entire programs we don't use, and how to know what you're paying for so you can cancel subscriptions your company is not using.A timely episode in a time when all company's are looking for ways to save some money.EPISODE LINKS: Quolum https://quolum.com CONNECT WITH USGet Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter. It's FREE.Bottom Line Up F...
2022-10-051h 03
Chief Future Officer08 A CFO's guide to internet superstardomKurtis Hanni is the CFO of Cowan Group Engineering, and Founder of Frameworks & Finance. He has amassed a notable following through his writing on concepts in finance and accounting - both for businesses and for individuals. In this episode, we’re very lucky to hear Kurtis’ story of starting his online portfolio, mentors he has along the way, actionable advice, and a guide to how anybody can make time for profitable side projects alongside a full-time role.
Check out Kurtis’ writing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KurtisHanni
Listen to the podcast and sign up to the Fr...
2022-10-0430 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 723 - Neglected WIP, Time According to Jon M Quigley, Essays and ConversationsSPaMCAST 723 features our essay on neglected WIP. Work that has been started and is now just sitting around is neglected. Running a team or organization above their natural level WIP for any length of time causes flow velocity (throughput) to slow and flow time (cycle time) to increase. When there is too much work, people try all sorts of techniques to get work done. Multitasking is the grandfather of them all and we all know how that turns out (need a hint – badly). In the end, all approaches to trying to do too many ends up with some things being ju...
2022-10-0228 min
Chief Future Officer07 A fresh perspective: Dreams, Purpose, DestinyChris is the Founder and CEO of Fresh FP&A - a consulting firm that aims to bring a fresh perspective to finance transformation & scale solutions. While Chris' journey started at E&Y on his resume, in this episode we get to hear tales of his childhood, early obstacles & how he overcame them to lead a highly successful organisation today. Chris' stories are inspiring, and his enthusiasm for finance is infectious - come for the insights, and stay for a cracking conversation hosted by Indus Khaitan, founder of Quolum.
2022-09-3038 min
Chief Future Officer06 The Art of ScalingMalvin is the CFO of Apollo.io - an all-in-one sales intelligence platform that helps businesses prospect ideal buyers. Apollo.io has recently ranked top 100 in the Y Combinator Top Companies list. He has over a decade of experience scaling various growth-stage tech companies - previously at Aircall, Andela & MongoDB. In this episode, we get a window into the life of a CFO, as well as great insights into the different strategies a finance manager needs to play quarter-to-quarter.
2022-09-2723 min
Chief Future Officer05 Around the Globe, & Across DepartmentsBrett is the Finance Director at Fingerprint for Success (F4S) - a personal development platform that provides coaching for individuals and teams. F4S employs both human & AI inputs to help customers achieve their OKRs and improve performance in all spheres. Over many years in various tech startups & SMBs, Brett has honed his acumen in all functions across FP&A. Come for the tales of Brett's travels, and stay for the insights in a brilliant conversation hosted by Indus Khaitan, founder of Quolum.
2022-09-1937 min
Chief Future Officer04 Sports, Strategy, Surprises, SuccessOmar is the CFO of ICM Stellar Sports – a multinational sports agency that takes part in the biggest deals from several different sports around the globe. Stellar Sports is one of the most valuable football agencies in the world, and enjoys prominent status in rugby, cricket, NFL and esports. Omar’s perspective comes from a unique blend of sports strategy and his experience in M&A. Lots of novel insights in this episode - and a great conversation hosted by Quolum’s founder Indus Khaitan.
2022-09-0532 min
Chief Future Officer03 The 21st Century CFO - From cutting edge tech to ultramarathonsRobert is the CFO of Life Cycle Engineering and the President & Founder of the Global CFO Council. From running ultramarathons to doing whatever it takes at work (including being willing to move thousands of miles from home) – calling Robert intense is an understatement. He recalls his stories with great humility, wit and humor. Plenty of insights from decades of experience in this episode, for finance professionals at any level.
2022-08-2932 min
Voice of FinTech®How to manage your subscriptions better with Indus Khaitan, founder and CEO of Quolum (USA)Indus Khaitan, the CEO and founder of Quolum, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about helping businesses manage their many subscriptions to software services and save money!Here is what they talked about:Indus' background and entrepreneurial journeyWhat does Quolum provide? What's the problem you are solving? Why SaaS?What's different between Quolum and other Saas companies out there?What's Quolum's technology angle?What is the secret recipe to growth at a company?How does one transition from a small startup to a big corp?What is the experience of being...
2022-08-2325 min
Chief Future Officer02 A CFO's Guide to Hypergrowth (Stories from Linkedin to Grafana)The Chief Future Officer Podcast is proud to have Wailun Chan with us. Wailun is the CFO of Grafana Labs and serves on the Global Glimpse Board of Directors. Prior to Grafana Labs, he was the CFO of Plastiq and held senior management roles at LinkedIn and Electronic Arts. Having led various finance divisions & steered LinkedIn's team through its IPO, few are as well-equipped to discuss good strategies for hard times. Tune in for invaluable insights on how finance systems change as businesses scale, and actionable advice for professionals at each stage of their career.
2022-08-1930 min
Chief Future Officer01 A CFO is more than a Chief Future OfficerThe Chief Future Officer Podcast is proud to have Giridhar Premsingh with us. The CFO of DoiT International, Giri (as he is fondly called) has had an incredible journey. From accidentally becoming an auditor because he wanted to play sports, to leading IPOs and billion dollar M&A deals, it’s an incredible story. The best part? He tells it with incredible humility, and in the process shares a ton of actionable insights for not just future CFOs, but anyone looking to achieve professional success. Come for the insights. Stay for a cracking conversation hosted by Indus Khaitan, the fo...
2022-07-2041 min
2022-07-1200 min
The Early TeamEpisode 11 - Sanjay Krishna, GrowthIn this episode, I speak with Sanjay Krishna. Sanjay leads growth at Quolum, an early stage startup backed by Sequoia. He started his journey in corporate law, and then ran his own Ed-tech venture for a soft exit to a unicorn.In this conversation, we talk about:His career and the force behind wanting to join a smaller companyHow his corporate law experience is empowering his success in his sales roleAnd the similarities he sees between playing tennis and working at an early stage company
2022-06-2050 min
AugmentstrongDM, Sendcloud, Matillion, Constructor, Rewind and Pyxis One raises funds | Quolum launches a card called Quolum SaaS cardstrongDM, an infrastructure access platform, revealed a US$54 million increase in Series B fundraising round led by Tiger Global. Authentication, permission, networking, and observability are included in the strongDM platform itself.The Netherlands-based startup Sendcloud stated that the Series C fundraising round of the Softbank Vision Fund 2 had raised $177M. With its long e-commerce technology suppliers, Sendcloud comprises Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, and Amazement, with over 50 integrated distributors. Quolum launches a card called Quolum SaaS card to purchase and manage Saas subscriptions. According to the company, software visibility, invoice aggregation, an...
2021-09-1602 min
The Startup OperatorEP: 67 | SaaS, Startups and More | Indus Khaitan ( Founder & CEO, Quolum ) | The Startup OperatorIndus Khaitan is a serial entreprenuer, he founded one of the earliest startup accelerators in India "The Morpheus Gang", he was the head of growth at ChargeBee and is now the Founder-CEO of Quolum, a company that helps optimize software spend. In this episode Roshan and Indus talk about the founding stories, how businesses and startups in the SaaS space have evolved and more! If you liked this episode, don't forget to like, share and subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startup-operator/message
2021-02-1651 min