Anticipating Risk and Opportunity: A Key Attribute of a Great CFO
By Stephanie Roberts
My CFO roles at a diverse group of consumer businesses (Rothy’s, Third Love, goop, Moda Operandi, Specialized Bicycles, Old Navy) have led me to appreciate how critical it is to be disciplined and take the time to think through all the variables (positive and negative) that could affect the financial…Read More
Read MoreThe Case for Adopting an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
By Jennifer Cho
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
Read MoreA Mentor’s Advice for CFOs: How to Help Clients Navigate Their Way to Success
By Jonathan Wolter
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
Read MoreAI and the CFO: Balancing Risks and Benefits
By Kenton Chow
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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