CFO Talks

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In CFO Talks, we’re putting the spotlight on the leaders in Southeast Asia who are bringing finance back to the driving seat of their company’s growth. We’ll deep dive into the psyche of a modern CFO, understand how this role has evolved, and find out how finance leaders can steer their companies to success. Each episode will spotlight CFOs who are pioneering the next wave of tech-enabled finance transformation and embracing technology like GenAI, finance automation and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. The Secret to Slack's Early Success & $27 Billion Acquisition: A Conversation with Slack’s First CFO

    13.10.2023

    The Secret to Slack's Early Success & $27 Billion Acquisition: A Conversation with Slack’s First CFO

    We all know Slack today as the productivity & messaging app that has revolutionized the way we work. But how many of us actually know how Slack grew to become the global household name worth over $27 billion? In our fifth episode of the #CFOTalks Podcast, we had the great opportunity to speak with Allen Shim, former CFO of Slack. Joining as one of the first 20 employees at Slack, Allen has played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s growth since the beginning, past IPO and through acquisition. In this episode, Allen shares Key lessons from his past experiences and why he wanted to "do it right" with SlackHis insider journey while scaling Slack from 20 to a 2,500+ strong global teamHis future views on unlocking APAC’s startup ecosystem and market potential Don’t miss the insights here - https://aspireapp.com/blog/episode-5-slack #CFOConnect #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 мин.
  2. Building an e-commerce empire: Una Brands’ CFO reveals the secret to growing 20 Brands across 6 Countries in less than 3 years

    21.09.2023

    Building an e-commerce empire: Una Brands’ CFO reveals the secret to growing 20 Brands across 6 Countries in less than 3 years

    "You are constantly wearing different hats. It's not just data, but also the human relations you need to navigate." In our fourth episode #CFOTalks, we sat down with Cho Weihao, CFO of Una Brands.  From the Singapore army to investment banking to leading finance at an e-commerce startup- what inspired Cho to take the leap into the tech space, and what advice does he have for others?How has he mastered the delicate balance between growth and profitability after a $30 million Pre-Series C round?What have been his biggest learnings when managing capital allocation and acquisition strategy for some of the regions' biggest direct to consumer brands including Everdesk and Ergotune? Find out the secrets behind Una Brands’ remarkable journey in episode 4 of CFO Talks #CFOConnect #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 мин.
  3. Co-piloting Through the Pandemic: How AirAsia's CFO Steered Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline to a 212% YoY Revenue Growth

    31.08.2023

    Co-piloting Through the Pandemic: How AirAsia's CFO Steered Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline to a 212% YoY Revenue Growth

    In our third episode of the #CFOTalks Podcast, we sat down with Jared Valarao, when he was CFO of AirAsia Philippines to deep dive into how a modern CFO thinks. - What does a CFO of a listed airline company do to increase operating cashflow during a pandemic? - How does a CFO steer capital resources to drive 212% YoY revenue growth in arguably one of the most volatile industries? - How does one go from a commercial role at a FMCG company to CFO of Asia's leading low-cost airline? Find out in episode 3 of CFO Talks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 мин.
  4. Fundraising in a Tech Winter: EndowUs CFO’s Approach to Growth and a $35M Series C round

    17.08.2023

    Fundraising in a Tech Winter: EndowUs CFO’s Approach to Growth and a $35M Series C round

    Hot off the heels of EndowUs recent $35 million fundraising announcement - in our second episode #CFOTalks, we sat down with Dominic Ong, CFO of EndowUs to uncover how they did it.  - What is Dominic’s secret when it comes to scaling a sustainable business model and raising money in today’s macroenvironment?  - How does one go from a commercial role at an asset management company to CFO at one of Singapore’s leading wealth management services? - What’s the trick to managing resource allocation with the end investor in mind?  You heard it here first, find out more in episode 2 of #CFOTalks. #CFOConnect #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 мин.
  5. Beyond Numbers: How Love, Bonito's CFO Takes a People-First Approach to Fundraising & Expansion

    21.07.2023

    Beyond Numbers: How Love, Bonito's CFO Takes a People-First Approach to Fundraising & Expansion

    “The CFO role is not just a numbers role, its more of a people's job. You're in the business of influencing people, and your job is to educate these people for them to become their own CFO.” In the first episode of the #CFOTalks Podcast, we sat down with Will Vaya, CFO of Love, Bonito to dig deep into the psyche of a modern CFO. How does one go from studying art history to leading finance at one of Asia’s fastest growing e-commerce companies?What was the secret to raising US$50million in the middle of a tech winter?What is Will's unique people-centric approach to investor relations and capital allocation that is driving Love Bonito to success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 мин.
  6. CFO Talks: Teaser

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    CFO Talks: Teaser

    Here’s a sneak peek into our brand new podcast, #CFOTalks where we go behind the scenes with finance leaders from Asia’s largest companies including Air Asia, Love Bonito, Endowus and many more. How is capital resource allocation managed at Asia's leading low-cost airline, valued at over $3.3 billion?How does one end up from studying art history to becoming the CFO of a multi-million dollar e-commerce powerhouse?Where is the future of the finance function headed in the next 10 years? Hear first-hand stories from industry trailblazers that are shaping the next wave of tech-enabled digital finance transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 мин.

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In CFO Talks, we’re putting the spotlight on the leaders in Southeast Asia who are bringing finance back to the driving seat of their company’s growth. We’ll deep dive into the psyche of a modern CFO, understand how this role has evolved, and find out how finance leaders can steer their companies to success. Each episode will spotlight CFOs who are pioneering the next wave of tech-enabled finance transformation and embracing technology like GenAI, finance automation and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Aspire
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