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AI PaycheckSide Hustle Success: Developing AI-Driven Tools for Productivity and FinanceUnlock the Power of AI – Join AI Efficiency Digest Free Weekly Newsletter!Welcome to AI Paycheck! Join host Raje and special guest Victor, an expert who built a six-figure business automating workflows for small businesses using AI. In this episode, discover how anyone can leverage artificial intelligence to save time, boost income, and even outsource their brain!We kick things off by diving into powerful AI tools for productivity hacks. Learn how to automate repetitive tasks using no-code platforms. Victor shares specific examples like using Zapier + ChatGPT to automate customer support, Notion AI for organizing projects and generating content calendars, and combining Otter.ai with ChatGPT to tran...2025-05-2518 min
AI PaycheckSide Hustle Success: Developing AI-Driven Tools for Productivity and FinanceUnlock the Power of AI – Join AI Efficiency Digest Free Weekly Newsletter!Welcome to AI Paycheck! Join host Raje and special guest Victor, an expert who built a six-figure business automating workflows for small businesses using AI. In this episode, discover how anyone can leverage artificial intelligence to save time, boost income, and even outsource their brain!We kick things off by diving into powerful AI tools for productivity hacks. Learn how to automate repetitive tasks using no-code platforms. Victor shares specific examples like using Zapier + ChatGPT to automate customer support, Notion AI for organizing projects and generating content cale...2025-05-2518 min
Web3 Wavefronts - Digestible News on Crypto, DeFi and AISignalFire Unveils Ambitious Plan with New Billion Dollar FundSignalFire, a venture firm based in the Bay Area, raised $1 billion for its fifth fund, targeting applied AI companies and bringing its assets under management to $3 billion. The firm previously announced a $900 million fund in February 2023. New limited partners include U.S. public pension funds, an Asian sovereign wealth fund, a global bank, and a large insurer, while existing investors are composed of endowments, foundations, family offices, and fund of funds. SignalFire utilizes its machine-learning platform, Beacon AI, for operations including sourcing, selection, and portfolio construction. The platform scans 80 million entities and 650 million individuals to identify a...2025-04-0702 min
Boardroom ClubInnovation Conference: Shuly Galili, Founding Partner at UpWest VCWatch our exclusive interview with Shuly Galili, Founding Partner at UpWest.Shuly co-founded UpWest, a seed and pre-seed fund, to help Israeli entrepreneurs expand into the US- one of their biggest challenges when building a global company. UpWest goes beyond writing the first check, providing hands-on support to founders by helping them craft their #GTM strategies, leveraging a vast network of fellow #entrepreneurs, and connecting them with top-tier investors.Over the years, UpWest has built the largest portfolio of Israeli-founded startups in the U.S., backing 90+ companies and 200+ founders. Am...2025-03-2041 min
Passionates AI NewsMajor News from Apple's Visual Intelligence, Apple Intelligence, Reflection 70B, Anthropic, JFrog, ServiceNow and StampliYour daily 5-minute digest of major AI news and its practical applications for entrepreneurs, marketers, and leading executives who want to remain up to date with the most crucial business AI news.Presented by Passionate Design Agency - your one-stop solution for unlimited premium design, video, and website development services for the cost of hiring an average designer.2024-09-1105 min
תקציר מנהליםהצ'ק הראשון בחברה - Shuly Galili Upwestהיה לי כיף גדול לארח את שולי גלילי לפרק שמדבר על ההשקעה של הצ'ק הראשון בחברה, כאשר לרוב אין לחברה נכסים משמעותיים להציג ויש חוסר וודאות מאוד גדול בהשקעה.
דיברנו על איך הם כקרן שמשקיעה בשלבים האלה בוחנים את החברה, מבינים את הפוטנציאל הקיים בה וממה חשוב להם לראות.
כמו כן דיברנו גם על איך היזמים צריכים להגיע מוכנים לפגישות האלה, מה חשוב שידעו לשאול את הקרנות ומה צריך לקרות כדי שתהיה בסופו של דבר השקעה.
שולי גלילי, שותפה מנהלת ב- UpWest, קרן הון סיכון הפועלת בסיליקון וואלי וישראל ומתמחה בהובלת השקעות במגוון תחומים בסטרטאפים ישראלים בשלבי ה-Seed וה-Pre- Seed.
הקרן משקיע היום מהקרן הרביעית ועד היום השקיעה במעל ל-100 סטרטאפים הכוללים את SentinelOne, HoneyBook, Stampli, BeeHero, Balance, Cycognito.
2024-08-1041 min
תקציר מנהליםניהול נכון בסטארטאפ - אייל פלדמן מנכל סטמפליבפרק מאוד מעניין עם אייל פלדמן, מנכל סטמפלי דיברנו על חשיבות הניהול הנכון בחברת סטארטאפ, על מיהו מנהל טוב, למה עבר לארהב בשביל זה ואיך בונים מכונה משומנת בחברה באמצעות ניהול נכון.
הסטארט-אפ Stampli, מוביל עולמי באוטומצית AI של תשלומי חשבוניות לעסקים- מאפשר שליטה בתהליכי רכש, תשלומי וניהול ספקים ואישורים מורכבים.
החברה הוקמה ב-2015 ע"י האחים אייל פלדמן (מנכ"ל) ועופר פלדמן (סמנכ"ל טכנולוגיה) וגייסה עד היום יותר מ-148 מיליון דולר. רק בחודש האחרון עברו דרך המערכות של סטמפלי כמיליון חשבוניות בשווי כולל של 5 מיליארד דולרים. החברה מונה כ-270 עובדים, כ-80 מהם במרכז הפיתוח בתל אביב2024-07-0735 min
Tech DisruptorsStampli CEO on AI Accounts-Payable AutomationCreating an accounts-payable solution that leverages AI from the start and extends to B2B payments differentiates Stampli in the mid-market customer segment. In this episode of the Tech Disruptors podcast, Stampli’s co-founder and CEO Eyal Feldman sits down with Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Niraj Patel to explain the company’s technology stack, use of generative AI and the greenfield opportunity in accounts-payable automation. Tune in to learn what is Billy the Bot, how Stampli views ERP integration, advanced digital-payments trends and more.2024-04-0936 min
L’Heure de PointeVamos Lindos Corazones (3/3)
« 9 novembre 2012, Aéroport de Lima, en partance pour trouver quelque chose que je m’en allais chercher, là-bas c’est l’Amazonie et il me faudra compter le temps à coups de souffle. Est-ce vraiment l’appel de la plante, ou bien c’est cette tête qui s’est encore jouée de moi ? »
Vamos lindos corazones
Au coeur de l’Amazonie, rencontre au sommet du chamanisme avec les shipivo et l’écriture pour dialoguer intimement avec soi-même et avancer dans l’introspection. Maxime Lacôme s’appuie sur la tenue d’un journal d’observation quotidienne...2023-10-0243 min
L’Heure de PointeVamos Lindos Corazones (2/3)
« 9 novembre 2012, Aéroport de Lima, en partance pour trouver quelque chose que je m’en allais chercher, là-bas c’est l’Amazonie et il me faudra compter le temps à coups de souffle. Est-ce vraiment l’appel de la plante, ou bien c’est cette tête qui s’est encore jouée de moi ? »
Vamos lindos corazones
Au coeur de l’Amazonie, rencontre au sommet du chamanisme avec les shipivo et l’écriture pour dialoguer intimement avec soi-même et avancer dans l’introspection. Maxime Lacôme s’appuie sur la tenue d’un journal d’observation quotidienne...2023-10-0247 min
L’Heure de PointeVamos Lindos Corazones (1/3)
« 9 novembre 2012, Aéroport de Lima, en partance pour trouver quelque chose que je m’en allais chercher, là-bas c’est l’Amazonie et il me faudra compter le temps à coups de souffle. Est-ce vraiment l’appel de la plante, ou bien c’est cette tête qui s’est encore jouée de moi ? »
Vamos lindos corazones
Au coeur de l’Amazonie, rencontre au sommet du chamanisme avec les shipivo et l’écriture pour dialoguer intimement avec soi-même et avancer dans l’introspection. Maxime Lacôme s’appuie sur la tenue d’un journal d’observation quotidienne...2023-10-0247 min
Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managersShuly Galili of UpWest on building lasting partnerships and how they bridged the gap between Israeli founders and the US MarketFollow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.This week we are joined by Shuly Galili, Founding Partner of UpWest, an early-stage firm founded in 2012 with her partner Gil Ben-Artzy to invest in seed-stage founders from Israel that are seeking to expand into the US market. UpWest has 4 funds under management and has invested in nearly 100 companies at the early stage that today have a collective market cap of over $20B. A word from our sponsor:Privately owned and headquartered i...2023-03-2143 min
Modern SaaS Finance with SageEyal Feldman (CEO at Stampli) on the Modern SaaS Finance PodcastWelcome to a new episode on the Modern SaaS Finance Podcast hosted by David Appel, head of Software/SaaS at Sage Intacct. Joining us on todays episode is Eyal Feldman, the CEO at Stampli, an Accounts Payable (AP) automation platform that brings together accounts payable communications, documentation, corporate cards, and payments all in one place, allowing AP to have full control and visibility over corporate spending.
On this episode, he tells us more about who Stampli is, what has changed in how to deploy Accounts Payable, things to do to better manage spend, tips on what to...2023-01-1815 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceLeading a Finance Function in the Web3 Economy with Rakib Azad, SVP of Finance at ChainalysisOn today’s episode, host Ken Boyd is joined by Rakib Azad, SVP of Finance at Chainalysis Inc., to talk about the impact of Web3 and the cryptocurrency market on financial leaders.With the increase of blockchain technologies, Rakib has some words of wisdom for financial leaders trying to navigate this complex financial system:- Web3, using blockchain, allows for smart contracts to replace the middlemen of finance operations.- The crypto market democratizes otherwise exclusive and elitist markets.- More impoverished areas of the wo...2023-01-1128 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceGlobal Expansion and Integration with Simone Nardi, CFO at G-P, and Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFOOn today’s episode, host Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, is joined by Simone Nardi, CFO at G-P.Simone has a diverse background and has worked for organizations with headquarters across the globe. These experiences taught him invaluable lessons about the current global market and he is here to touch on the following:- Having a team with different backgrounds is a unique problem-solving asset.- The world is rapidly shifting and international workforces are becoming the norm.- CFOs sh...2022-11-1534 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceDeveloping People and Technology with Wayne Kimber, CFO at SymphonyAI, and Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFOOn today’s episode, host Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, is joined by Wayne Kimber, CFO at SymphonyAI.Wayne’s journey from internal auditor to financial leader within the technology industry has taught him valuable lessons about balancing an organization’s assets:- Professional mentorship is essential to developing successful financial leaders.- Technology should be used to automate time-intensive manual tasks.- All team members should have access to professional development resources....2022-11-0127 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceAdapting to New Environments with Nick Gerostathos, SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller at Talkdesk, and Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFOOn today’s episode, Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, is joined by Nick Gerostathos, SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller at Talkdesk, to discuss Nick’s career transitions and the lessons learned.For those seeking to move from one role or industry to another, Nick offers several important principles to keep in mind:- A CPA controller background is advantageous on the path to CFO.- Private business offers experience in building systems from scratch and public accounting offers experience in refining exist...2022-10-2730 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceLeveraging Your Experience with Guy Melamed, CFO & COO at Varonis, and Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFOIn today’s conversation, Guy Melamed, CFO and COO at Varonis, shares with host Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, the challenges of holding disparate responsibilities, and the strategies he has for managing those responsibilities.Guy’s background has included military service and a stint as a professional athlete. His whirlwind of a career taught him a few important principles of management:Interdepartmental communication is foundational to success.Diverse experiences help make a well-rounded leader.There’s always something new to learn.A good CFO is involved in operations....2022-10-1940 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceLearning From Different Cultures with Deepak Doegar, CFO at GS Lab | GAVS TechnologiesOn today’s episode, host Ken Boyd hears from Deepak Doegar, CFO at GS Lab | GAVS Technologies, about the value of being exposed to different cultures and different roles.Deepak’s career has brought him into contact with many different people and organizations from around the world. These diverse experiences have opened his eyes to new perspectives and taught him valuable lessons, which include:Recognizing that the “right way” may simply be one of many right ways.Conflict resolution between people of different backgrounds.Stepping out of your comfort zone often pr...2022-10-1229 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceBeyond the Numbers with John Baule, CEO at FutureView Systems, and Jack McCullough, President of The CFO Leadership CouncilIn today’s conversation, Jack McCullough, President of The CFO Leadership Council, is joined by John Baule, CEO at FutureView Systems, to explore the responsibilities of the modern CFO beyond simply looking at the numbers.Before founding FutureView Systems, John spent a substantial portion of his early career as a financial leader based in Southeast Asia. The culture of business, standard operating procedures, and available resources were vastly different there from what he had been used to. This experience forced John to be more creative in his financial approach, and taught hi...2022-09-2835 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceCreating Guiding Structures with Dave Storer, Controller and VP at ConstructConnectOn this episode, host Ken Boyd is joined by Dave Storer, Controller and VP at ConstructConnect.Although Dave’s financial career followed a fairly traditional path right out of school, the last several years of his work have caused a shift in his mentality around data. For much of his career, data had been a siloed asset. He would receive it, use it in his projections and analytics, and its purpose would have been served.Recently, however, Dave developed an interest in interrogating th...2022-09-2131 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceDeveloping Effective Teams with Chad Wonderling, SVP, Chief Accounting Officer at Salesloft, and Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFOOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, is joined by Chad Wonderling, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer at Salesloft.
The lifeblood of any organization is its people. No business can achieve stability, let alone growth, without a strong team willing to grow themselves. This is something Chad has grown passionate about over the course of his career, and he dedicates much of his time to recruiting and training future leaders within Salesloft.
Chad is not only a talented financial manager but a skilled recruiter...2022-09-0535 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceLearning at Every Opportunity with David Lapter, CFO at Dashlane, and Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFOOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ben Murray, Founder of The Saas CFO, welcomes David Lapter, CFO at Dashlane. David is also an Advisor and Investor at Sifflet and a Mentor at Techstars.
David is not only a talented financial manager but also a keen observer and a fast learner. Throughout his extensive career, he has paid close attention to company culture, trends in successful and failing businesses, and the character of his fellow financial leaders. He joins us in this episode and shares parts of his journey to his current role...2022-08-2938 min
Leaders of Modern FinancePrivate Equity and Continual Growth with Jeff Cross, CFO and Managing Director - US, at BrandMakerOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ken Boyd is joined by Jeff Cross, CFO and Managing Director - US, at BrandMaker.
While Jeff has an extensive financial background, he claims his career didn’t really begin until almost two decades into it, when he discovered his passion for the private equity world. The idea of moving from business to business while provoking extraordinary growth called to him like nothing had before, but it was not without its fair share of challenges.
Jeff’s current role has him juggling the finances for...2022-08-2130 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceProfessional and Personal Scaling with Rachita Sundar, Senior Vice President of Finance at HubSpot, and Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFOOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, is joined by Rachita Sundar, Senior Vice President of Finance at HubSpot.
Rachita is somewhat of a growth specialist. For much of her career, she’s been a part of either building new teams from the ground up or scaling businesses to help them expand into new markets. For Rachita, financial leaders are uniquely positioned to help propel this sort of expansion, because they sit at the crossroads of so many business functions. Being able to see the whole of...2022-08-0935 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceBuilding Systems and Relationships with Ryan Myers, CFO at America's Thrift StoresOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ken Boyd is joined by Ryan Myers, CFO of America’s Thrift Stores, to talk about his unique background and the relationships he’s cultivated between people and between systems.
Ryan initially wanted to pursue a career in music, having obtained a degree in music from the University of Alabama. While he still enjoys music as a hobby, the intricacies and complexities of managing a constantly rotating inventory of retail merchandise captivated Ryan while he was still just an operator at America’s Thrift Stores. His passio...2022-07-2529 min
The Work from Home PodcastEp 92 - How to Build Revenue-Generating Podcasts for Businesses with Jake JorgovanJake took the time to educate us on the importance that podcasting brings to the table for businesses and how exactly they can use it to gain access to the decision makers in their industry and bring more business flowing through their doors.
Jake has been able to help various businesses, such as Meta and Alibaba, grow their revenue through podcasting and is ready to do the same for other businesses.
About Jake
Jake Jorgovan is a Serial Entrepreneur, Podcast Producer and Business Advisor.
He is the Founder of Content Allies a...2022-07-2524 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceMission-Driven Finance with Barbie Jefferson, CFO at YMCA of GreenvilleOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ken Boyd welcomes Barbie Jefferson, CFO at the YMCA of Greenville.
Barbie has been a successful financial leader for many years but her passions go far beyond her professional aspirations. To Barbie, her role as CFO has never been an end in itself but a job that makes space for her to do the things she truly cares about: serving her community and spending time with her family.
Barbie willingly left a publicly-traded company to work for a nonprofit, first a South Carolina state...2022-06-2828 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceCreating Intra-Business Connections with Adanma Osuagwu, Director of Finance/Project Control at By LightOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ken Boyd welcomes Adanma Osuagwu, Director of Finance/Project Control at By Light.
Adanma has a background in more than just finance. Her professional career has given her experience in project management, IT systems, and HR research. Such a diverse skill set serves her well not only in her financial management position, but also in the way she connects her role to the business at large.
Adanma understands the people that make up her organization, just as well as she understands the numbers. This...2022-06-0123 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceFostering Healthy Team Dynamics with Sarah Wilson, VP of Global Finance & Strategy at Tradeshift, and Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFOOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, interviews Sarah Wilson, VP of Global Finance and Strategy at Tradeshift.
Sarah is not only skilled in numbers and data analytics but has also developed a keen emotional intelligence. She knows how to relate those numbers and data points into a meaningful story that unites her team around a shared company vision. It’s this understanding and care for the people in her organization that have made her a talented team builder.
Sarah has a background not on...2022-05-2632 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceModernizing Financial Systems with Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, and Karen Friar, CFO at Benco DentalOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, welcomes Karen Friar, CFO at Benco Dental.
Karen started at Benco as an intern in the finance department. Over the better part of two decades, she worked her way up from being a staff accountant all the way to her current role as CFO. Through that journey, Karen has been able to see the transformation that Benco has gone through as it has evolved to keep up with changing times, and Karen has been able to be a part...2022-05-1134 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceThe Operational CFO with Will Johnson, CFO at Iterable, and Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFOOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, welcomes Will Johnson, Chief Financial Officer at Iterable, to discuss the ever-evolving role of the modern CFO.
Will’s background is as both a venture investor and the CFO of private, venture-backed organizations. It gives Will a uniquely holistic understanding of the finances involved in managing a SaaS organization. He has applied this understanding to his current role at Iterable, seeking to approach the CFO role in a way that engages the entire organization and involves him in operations, sa...2022-04-1938 min
REACH OR MISS - Entrepreneurial Marketing SuccessEp. 263 – Jake Jorgovan: “It helps to launch a business in a rising tide, like in a rising wave. That’s what we are doing with podcasting right now.”Jake Jorgovan is a Serial Entrepreneur, Podcast Producer and Business Advisor.
He is the Founder of Content Allies and Lead Cookie. Through these companies he has generated $40M+ in sales for his clients. Jake is the host of the Working Without Pants Podcast, and Leaders of B2B Podcast. He also shares the raw lessons of his entrepreneurial journey at Jake-Jorgovan.com.
Jake is the producer behind podcasts for brands such as Facebook, Siemens Energy, Stampli, and more.
Jake’s professional focus is to build companies that enable freedom of time and financial pr...2022-04-1824 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceIntangible Returns in Higher EducationOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ken Boyd is joined by Shahrooz Roohparvar, CFO at Cal Poly Humboldt, to discuss the complexities of navigating higher education’s unique financial needs.
Shahrooz thinks of himself more as a project manager than only as a CFO. He’s often directly involved in overseeing the operational side of Cal Poly Humboldt, which has offered its fair share of challenges in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
When students transitioned to primarily online instruction, and when they began making greater use of Cal Poly Humb...2022-04-0623 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceCooperative Finance with Fran Swain, CFO at Central Valley Ag CooperativeOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ken Boyd is joined by Fran Swain, Chief Financial Officer at Central Valley Ag Cooperative, to discuss the financial structure unique to a farm co-op.
At Central Valley Ag, individual farm owners and producers pool their resources to maximize their collective assets. From a financial standpoint, this means Fran is managing the resources of multiple organizations, combined into one financial system. It offers unique challenges to financial management, but also unique advantages.
Every member of the co-op’s board is themselves a farmer or pr...2022-03-2929 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceTransitioning to the Public Sector with Ben Murray, Founder of the SaaS CFO, and Betsy George, CFO at the City of OxnardOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Betsy George, CFO at the City of Oxnard, to discuss some of the differences between public and private finance.
While she now reports to a city council and works with public funds, Betsy got her start in the private sector. After spending some time working for a shipping company based in Los Angeles, she applied for a position with the City of Long Beach. Her experience in the shipping industry made her an ideal candidate, but she was initially hesitant to accept a...2022-03-2227 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceCarving Your Own Path to CFO with Shannon Nash, CFO at Reputation, and Jack McCullough of The CFO Leadership CouncilOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Jack McCullough of the CFO Leadership Council speaks with Shannon Nash, Chief Financial Officer at Reputation. They discuss her personal journey to becoming CFO and her work championing diversity in her industry.
Shannon has built a robust portfolio over the course of her impressive career. She began working towards becoming a CPA while still in high school, but also earned a JD from the University of Virginia Law School. She was also the producer of a documentary film.
It may seem like an atypical...2022-03-1535 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceScarcity and Budgeting with Jennifer DuPlessis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations at Lovejoy ISDOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ken Boyd speaks with Jennifer DuPlessis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations at Lovejoy ISD, about the struggles of managing financial systems with scarce access to resources.
While many businesses have had to face unique challenges in the wake of Covid-19, working within a school district carries its own special kind of adversity. Like so many, Jennifer has had to contend with employee shortages and reduced funding. She does this, however, while working in an industry notorious for its tight budget and limited staffing.
B...2022-03-0829 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceLives Over Profits with Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO and Krista Dusil, CFO at Be The MatchOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Krista Dusil, CFO at Be The Match, a non-profit organization that manages the most diverse blood stem cell registry in the world.
Krista began her career in public accounting and, early on, she moved to a large healthcare firm. On her path to becoming a CFO, she spent some time outside of finance in various roles in operations, product, and venture capital to expand her overall business acumen.
After a successful exit with a behavioral health company, Krista continued on a mis...2022-03-0130 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceHow Hiring in Finance Will Evolve in 2022 with Tony Tilleskjor and Andy Dunayczan at DeWinter GroupOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Derek DeWinter welcomes two of his colleagues at the DeWinter Group, Tony Tilleskjor and Andy Dunayczan.
The discussion is centered around the current breakneck pace of the recruiting market today compared to years past, and they take a look into their crystal ball about what the market will look like moving forward.
They all agree that this is the fastest market they have ever seen, and Tony points out that clients have to move quickly right now if they want to bring in top...2021-12-1627 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceLeadership in a High Growth Environment with Christina Liu, CAO at ConfluentOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Tiffaney Fox Quintana welcomes Christina Liu, chief accounting officer at Confluent, a company that is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion.
Her time with tech companies included the industry’s migration from perpetual software licensing to a SaaS model, giving her valuable knowledge she would use throughout her career. She landed at Zendesk when it was a late-stage startup and helped guide them through an IPO and an explosive growth period.
Now, as CAO at Confluent, she ov...2021-12-0723 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceFive Gold Standards with Jack McCullough of The CFO Leadership Council and Peter Taylor of Purple InnovationOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, Jack McCullough of The CFO Leadership Council is joined by Peter Taylor, Corporate Controller at Purple Innovation, a maker of direct-to-consumer mattresses, bedding, bases, seat cushions, dog beds, and more.
Peter has the title of controller, and he and Jack talk about how the evolution of the CFO role in a post-pandemic world has become more of a revolution. Much of that revolution is made possible through new technology innovations that allow controllers to get away from being buried in spreadsheets all day to become more cross-functional...2021-11-3035 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceGuiding a Global Company to the Moon with Ben Murray, Founder of the SaaS CFO and Shachar Rabbe, CFO at AcronisOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, Ben Murray of The SaaS CFO is joined by Shachar Rabbe, CFO at Acronis, a global cybersecurity and data protection company.
Shachar brings a strong finance background to his position as CFO of this global company with over 17,000 team members worldwide. He oversees a department of more than 50 finance and accounting professionals who were already working mostly remotely before the pandemic hit.
Shachar emphasizes the importance of communication when working in a remote environment. He believes it is the job of the leader of a...2021-11-2332 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceAn Unpredictable Journey to CFO with Kerstin Benden of Altium PackagingOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Tiffaney Fox Quintana welcomes Kerstin Benden, CFO at Altium Packaging, a customer-centric packaging solutions provider with a network of plants throughout North America.
Kerstin’s career journey is far from conventional. She grew up in Germany and she’s fluent in German, French, Spanish, and English. Her career started in global taxation with a big six consulting firm. She started as an administrative assistant, but her fluency in German opened the door to her becoming an account lead.
Kerstin has a natural curiosity and a lo...2021-11-1637 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceSmart Process Automation with Bob Feller, CFO at WorkForce SoftwareOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Bob Feller, chief financial officer at WorkForce Software, a global SaaS provider of workforce management solutions.
WorkForce is headquartered in the heart of Michigan, but after a stint as an accountant Bob got his MBA and headed to the Bay Area, working for several early-stage companies during the dotcom boom. One of those companies was Salesforce, and he rode that growth wave through their IPO.
Currently, Bob oversees more than $100 million in ARR with 1,000 employees and contractors across the globe. That...2021-11-0237 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceHow to Be a Rockstar CFO with Jack McCullough, President of The CFO Leadership CouncilOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Tiffaney Fox Quintana welcomes Jack McCullough, President of The CFO Leadership Council, a professional association founded in 2006 to empower senior financial executives to be successful through networking with their professional peers.
Jack is a published author known for Secrets of Rock Star CFOs, a book based on conversations with elite CFOs, and most recently, The Psychopathic CEO: An Executive Survival Guide. He says the secret to becoming a rock star CFO is to think of yourself as a cross-functional executive, who happens to be a financial ex...2021-10-2626 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceHumanizing Your Data with Evgeny Fetisov, CFO at SemrushOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Tiffaney Fox Quintana welcomes Evgeny Fetisov, Chief Financial Officer at Semrush, a global online visibility management platform.
Evgeny goes into some detail about his journey to his role as CFO at Semrush, where he was brought on just a couple days before they began the process of going public. His earlier career included banking and investment capital, including experience with the Russian Stock Exchange.
When it comes to dealing with other departments at Semrush, Evgeny and his team’s philosophy is to treat them as...2021-10-1924 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceBuilding a Winning Culture & Staying Humble with Scott Almeida, CFO at Recorded FutureOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Tiffaney Fox Quintana welcomes Scott Almeida, Chief Financial Officer at Recorded Future, a world leader in intelligence for enterprise security.
Scott has been CFO at Recorded Future since 2013, which he says is an unusually long amount of time in the tech industry, particularly for a company that provides Software as a Service.
By joining the company at its earliest stage, Scott has had a front-row seat to explosive growth over the years. His first year he oversaw $1 million in annual revenue. That revenue has...2021-10-0630 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceCash Is King with Dan Haarmann, CFO of AiFiOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, Ben Murray of The SaaS CFO is joined by Dan Haarmann, CFO at AiFi, a company creating autonomous, checkout-free retail automation solutions.
Dan talks about the current state of AiFi, which is building its Series B and experiencing some expansion with support in China, Europe, and India. Things have become more complex recently now that it is shipping the product and delivering the platform in a live environment, and Dan is in the process of hiring a team to bring functions in-house that have previously been outsourced.2021-09-2339 min
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Mike talks about the differences in early stage companies, specifically Series A through Series C. He points out the specific needs at each of those stages, and what leadership roles in finance and accounting should be filled at each stage.
They continue the discussion arou...2021-09-0623 min
Leaders of Modern Finance The Proactive Accountant with Peter Taylor, Corporate Controller at Purple InnovationPeter Taylor, Corporate Controller at Purple Innovation, joins the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast on this episode to share the framework he follows to ensure that his department is running at maximum efficiency. This process, developed over the course of his career, is a valuable tool for any corporate finance professional.
Peter starts with the importance of planning. He admits that he’s not always the best at planning in his personal life, but asking the right questions to make sure the plan is a comprehensive and efficient one is critical to success.
He also su...2021-08-1623 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceThe New Normal with Derek DeWinter, Mike Tomasello, and Don Seeley of the DeWinter GroupOn this episode of Leaders of Modern Finance, Derek DeWinter, Mike Tomasello, and Don Seeley of the DeWinter Group have a roundtable discussion about the state of business today. They focus on their area of expertise, which is talent recruiting in the finance, accounting and tech industries.
Mike kicks things off by talking about the Controller Report, which is a compensation study and industry report for Bay Area Accounting and Finance Professionals. He talks about how thorough their data collection is and some of the interesting trends they identified in both public and private companies.
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Mind Your MarketingMYM #98 - Finding Alignment With the C-Suite With Tiffaney Fox QuintanaIn this episode, we sit down with Stampli, VP of Marketing, Tiffaney Fox Quintana, to talk about how to align marketing departments with the C-suite.https://www.cavesocial.com/tiffaney-quintana/Jordan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscheltgen/Jordan's X: https://twitter.com/jordanscheltgenGet weekly actionable social media advice on our Newsletter: https://mindyourmarketing.beehiiv.com/subscribeHire our agency: https://www.cavesocial.comGet our Social System 1.0: https://jordan....2021-03-2416 min
The Founder Initiative$35M In Funding, Stampli, CEO Eyal Feldman: zooming in and outWhat is the top skill for a CEO? --> the ability to zoom in and out2021-01-2202 min
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Negocios en La Economía Digital Por Erwin SolorzanoLa Mano del Rey"El Director Financiero es como la Mano del Rey en Juego de Tronos, la única persona que tiene el valor y el conocimiento para interrogar al gobernante." Eyal Feldman, cofundador y CEO de Stampli2020-06-0804 minThe Finance Trends & Disruption PodcastEP7- Finance Dimensions- Communication, Transformation, SuccessionGuest- Kate Scolnick, VP Finance, AnaplanIn this episode featuring Kate Scolnick, VP Finance, Anaplan we explore to build a Finance Dream and team and how to engage and keep this team motivated in any environment.2020-05-2200 minThe Finance Trends & Disruption PodcastEP6 - Leveraging Robust Planning to Deliver Business AgilityGuest- Jason Lin, CFO, CentageJason Lin, a many-time CFO, shares with us what FP&A success looked like before COVID-19 and how that is evolving as the impacts of the global pandemic continue to unfold. We explore how the role of the CFO has evolved over his career, and how that has changed over the past three months. Jason shares his advice for Finance leaders to lead across the enterprise in the next normal.2020-05-1400 minThe Finance Trends & Disruption PodcastEp5 - Delivering Success as a Finance Leader in the Next NormalGuest- Jeff Johnson, CFO, Smart Care Equipment SolutionsJeff Johnson, a many time CFO and Treasurer during the financial crisis in 2008, shares his insights regarding how he has thrived and survived during the two “once in a career” global market disruptions. Jeff offers actionable advice for Treasury and Finance leaders to deliver even more value in the midst of a global financial crisis.2020-05-1400 minThe Finance Trends & Disruption PodcastEp4 - Back to The Future: A Noise-Free Finance CommunityGuest- John Kogan Director, ArmaninoJohn Kogan and I take a bit of a trip down memory lane about our journey together in building what was once the largest online community for Finance leaders ( Proformative) up to 30K members. John shares his insights regarding the upcoming Stampli endeavor to build a new and improved online community for senior level finance professionals, and what it will take for a CFO to be successful in the new normal and how an online community of senior-level finance executives can help in that endeavor.2020-05-1400 minThe Finance Trends & Disruption PodcastEp3- Getting Paid in the New Normal- Communication is KingThis episode of the Finance Trends and Disruption podcast features Anthony Venus, the CEO of YayPay, an AR solution that frees Finance teams to focus on lower DSOs and build deeper customer relationships. We explore the challenges companies are facing in getting paid as the implications of doing business in the midst of a global pandemic continue to play out. 2020-05-1400 minThe Finance Trends & Disruption PodcastEp2- Achieving Treasury Success in the Next Normal- Trends & TechnologyThis episode of the Finance Trends and Disruption podcast features Craig Jeffrey, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer. We explore the results and implications of the weekly Global Crisis Monitor survey results, which explore sentiments, challenges, and reactions shared by over 700 Treasury and Finance Leaders to deliver business as usual in the next normal.2020-05-1400 minThe Finance Trends & Disruption PodcastEp1- The Art of Business Partnering as a CFO in the New Remote RealityThe initial episode of the Finance Trends and Disruption podcast features the global thought leader in the arena of business partnering, Anders Liu-Lindberg, co-founder, COO (Chief Operating Officer), and CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) at the Business Partnering Institute and owner of the largest group dedicated to Finance Business Partnering on LinkedIn with more 8,000 members. Anders and I explore what it takes to be a successful CFO in the next normal and the importance of being a social CFO.2020-05-1400 min
TechieBytesHow to effectively manage your team during the Coronavirus pandemic (feat. Eyal Feldman)Episode 62: We spoke with Eyal Feldman, co-founder & CEO of Stampli, a company that makes it easier and faster to get your invoices paid. We discuss how Stampli can benefit your business, how Eyal is managing his team during the Coronavirus outbreak, and why startups should focus on the mid-market before the enterprise. Enjoy!
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Eyal Feldman, founder and CEO of Stampli, an AI-based platform that streamlines the accounts payable process and reduces the time spent chasing invoice approvals by 5X. Stampli, whose customers include Revolve, Purple Mattress, GrubHub and...2020-03-2441 min
The Accounting PodcastGusto raises $140M, Xero acquires Hubdoc, why the IRS should allow taxpayers to use U2F keys, and the open office under attackStories in this episodeGAO: U2F Security Keys Could Protect Taxpayers — Tom's HardwareGusto raises $140 million to go after small business payroll and benefits with more gusto — TechCrunchXero acquires Hubdoc — Accounting TodayStampli raises $6.7M in Series A funding to streamline invoice management — TechCrunchBalancing “We” and “Me”: The Best Collaborative Spaces Also Support Solitude — Harvard Business ReviewSubscribe: Listen on iTunesListen on Google Play2018-08-0420 min