The Case for Adopting an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
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Risk mitigation is an essential part of performance management and optimization at all companies. All businesses, from early-stage, emerging companies to enterprise size, must accurately and comprehensively scope and address a variety of risks for them to meet their strategic business goals. But this is a complex and layered process…Read More

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A Mentor’s Advice for CFOs: How to Help Clients Navigate Their Way to Success
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In my 45+ year career, I have been fortunate to be CFO at a number of technology and life science companies ranging in size from early stage to those with mature operations, private and public, including SmartRent, PARC, Vera Therapeutics, Amyris, Soleno Therapeutics, and Kyverna Therapeutics, among others. Over the…Read More

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AI and the CFO: Balancing Risks and Benefits
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Artificial intelligence (AI) references are everywhere, and AI is being discussed by everyone from Elon Musk to Henry Kissinger. AI combines vast sets of data and computer science to efficiently solve problems and utilizes machine learning to leverage pattern recognition based on those datasets. AI is the new technology buzzword,…Read More

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Five Ways to “Wow” Your Board as a CFO
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This is the second in a series about how CFOs can better manage relationships with CEOs, boards, finance teams and third parties. Whether you work at a privately held startup or a publicly held enterprise, as a CFO you will gain considerable exposure and benefits from interacting with your board…Read More

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