Beer with a CFO

Updated: April 2, 2024

Strategic CFOs Bubble up their Top Advice

ADVICE 1 – Steve Isom, CFO Bloomerang 3 Tips for Your Recession Survival Guide

ADVICE 2 – Chris Capprio, CFO Focus Technology Becoming CFO of the Year – Tips to Guide Your Path

ADVICE 3 – Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO Mancini Diffy How to Build Your Career Boldly

ADVICE 4 – Phil Murray, CFO Camp Gladiator Cost Management Tactics to Survive Economic Uncertainty

ADVICE 5 – Jen Ford, former CFO Turnkey Vacation (acquired by Vacasa) 3 Tips for New CFOs

ADVICE 6 – Dave Dolmanet, CFO Brycomm How to Avoid Pitfalls in Your First 100 Days as CFO

ADVICE 7 – Jessica Hamilton, CFO Active Prospect SaaS KPIs: Give Investors Meaningful Data

ADVICE 8 – Rey Madolora, CFO Tips on Driving Digital Transformation

 

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