Effective CFO Investor Collaboration: A Win-Win Approach

Updated: April 29, 2024

In this video, our panel of seasoned experts share their wealth of knowledge in navigating the complexities of CFO-investor relationships, offering practical tips and strategies that you can implement in your own endeavors.

– David Acharya, Managing Director of Acharya Capital Partners

– Jennifer Mabe, CFO and Board Director

– Leon Chen, Managing Partner, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors

– Tony Esposito, Managing Director, Consero

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