Karen Balunso
#279 Is AI Making CFOs Less Strategic? Susana Serrano-Davey, GrowCFO Mentor
In episode 279, Kevin Appleby and GrowCFO mentor Susana Serrano‑Davey explore a critical question for modern finance leaders: whether the...
Why Working Harder Won’t Get You to CFO
GrowCFO highlights a common frustration with generic career advice that encourages aspiring CFOs to “shift their time allocation and just...
#278 The Skills Missing When You Step Into a CFO Role, Ian Goodkind, Chief Financial Officer, Smarsh
Stepping into a first CFO role is rarely a smooth promotion from finance manager to “bigger calculator.” In this GrowCFO...
How should finance teams be trained on AI?
How should finance teams be trained on AI to drive real business value?Finance and AI training should be practical, role-specific,...
#277 How CFOs Scale to $100M+ Without Leaving Xero, David Tuck, Founder, Mayday and Kate Hayward, Managing Director UK, Xero
This episode of The GrowCFO Show brings together David Tuck, Founder of Mayday and CFO Tech Stack, and Kate Hayward,...
Why Most Finance Leaders Stall Before CFO
Finance often gets labeled as a blocker, but the best leaders shift this perception by becoming the bridge that turns...
What Finance Tasks Can AI Automate?
What finance tasks can AI automate in modern organizations?AI applications in finance can automate a wide range of operational, analytical,...
#276 Why Information Security Is Now a CFO Responsibility, Howard Francioni, Lead Auditor, Akton Boundrie Group
In episode 276 of the GrowCFO Show, host Kevin Appleby is joined by Howard Francioni, Lead Auditor at Akton Boundrie...
The hidden cost of a finance stack you’ve outgrown
CFOs lose 9.2 percent of revenue to contract mismanagement. Contract intelligence gives finance teams the visibility to catch risks before...
Why Being CFO-Ready Isn’t Enough Anymore
Finance often gets labeled as a blocker, but the best leaders shift this perception by becoming the bridge that turns...