Podcast•Feb 15, 2026•40 min
1163: The Discipline Behind Transformational AI | Sue Vestri, CFO, CRIO
In this episode, Sue Vestri, CFO of CRIO, shares her journey from learning the clinical‑trial lexicon at Greenphire to scaling multiple growth‑stage companies, emphasizing the importance of disciplined finance embedded in the business. She recounts how she helped Greenphire expand under private‑equity ownership, support Pfizer’s COVID trial, and navigate a remote exit process. Vestri explains her pragmatic approach to AI—focusing on truly transformational tools rather than shiny objects—and how she applies predictive revenue indicators to drive sustainable growth.
By CFO THOUGHT LEADER
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•38 min
Credit Crunch: Investor Survey 1Q - Fed, Earnings, Tech Supply
In this episode, Mahesh Bhimalingam of Bloomberg Intelligence and Ashwin Palta of BNY Investments discuss the Bloomberg Intelligence 1Q26 Investor Survey, highlighting the continued resilience of credit and high‑yield markets despite recent tariff shocks and rate volatility. They examine why...
By FICC Focus
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•0 min
PETER LEWIS'MONEY TALK - Wednesday 11 February 2026
In this episode, Peter Lewis discusses Japan’s post‑election economic challenge: reviving growth without reigniting inflation that has already driven staple prices, like rice, to double. He is joined by Richard Harris of Port Shelter Investment Management and Tony Nash of...
By Peter Lewis’ Money Talk
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•25 min
#270 Why Almost Every New CFO Feels Like a Fraud, Alan Scholnick, GrowCFO Mentor
In this episode, Kevin Appleby talks with seasoned finance leader and GrowCFO mentor Alan Scholnick about why imposter syndrome is almost universal among newly appointed CFOs, especially during finance transformations. Alan draws on his 30‑year career at IKEA and his...
By GrowCFO Show
Podcast•Feb 9, 2026•18 min
Money and Me: S-REITs Are Back - But Not All Recoveries Are Equal
The episode examines the resurgence of Singapore REITs (S-REITs), highlighted by the iEdge S-REIT Leaders Index posting a 16.3% gain in 2025—the strongest performance since 2019. Host Michelle Martin and REIT specialist Kenny Loh discuss which property sectors are leading...
By Your Money with Michelle Martin (MONEY FM 89.3)
Podcast•Feb 5, 2026•36 min
289. The CFO as Growth Leader: Levi’s Harmit Singh on Transformation and the “Magic of the And.”
Levi Strauss & Co.’s Chief Finance and Growth Officer Harmit Singh discusses how the iconic brand reversed a slowdown, boosted profitability, and accelerated its direct‑to‑consumer shift while preserving its purpose‑driven heritage. He introduces the “Magic of the And,” a framework...
By Inside the Strategy Room
Podcast•Feb 1, 2026•1h 1m
1159: Decision Velocity: The Hidden Advantage of Top-Performing Organizations | Dean Neese, CFO, Placer.ai
In this episode, Dean Neese, CFO of Placer.ai, discusses the concept of decision velocity—the ability of top‑performing organizations to make twice as many major decisions annually as their peers. He shares a pivotal moment early in his consulting career at...
By CFO THOUGHT LEADER
Podcast•Jan 28, 2026•7 min
The Messy, Tricky, Hairy Task of Economic Forecasting
In this 7‑minute episode, host David Brancaccio explores the reliability and usefulness of economic forecasting, debating whether such predictions are valuable or merely speculative. He discusses how fast‑moving news cycles can quickly render forecasts obsolete, yet argues that they still...
By Marketplace Morning Report
Podcast•Jan 28, 2026•31 min
CFO EQ: How Leadership Takes Shape
In this 31‑minute episode of CFO Thought Leader, hosts explore how CFOs develop true leadership not through authority or technical skill but through moments that demand emotional intelligence. Interviews with leaders like Shelagh Glaser, John McCauley, and Joe Euteneuer reveal...
By CFO THOUGHT LEADER
Podcast•Jan 26, 2026•0 min
How Finance Shows Its Value Beyond Being the “No” Department | Maria Izurieta
In this episode, CJ interviews Maria Izurieta, CFO of Huntress, about redefining finance as a connective, people‑first function that unblocks growth rather than saying "no." Drawing on her experience across VC‑backed, PE‑owned, and public firms, Maria explains how she balances...
By Mostly metrics
Podcast•Jan 21, 2026•58 min
1157: From Deal Advisory to Operator: Learning the Hard Parts | Toby Driver, CFO, Ideagen
Toby Driver shares his journey from an apprenticeship in accounting to becoming CFO of Ideagen, highlighting how early hands‑on experience in audit and deal advisory taught him to dissect businesses quickly but left a blind spot about integration complexity. Moving...
By CFO THOUGHT LEADER
Podcast•Jan 20, 2026•7 min
American Friction
The episode examines the fallout from escalating tariff disputes between the United States and Europe, which have prompted investors to sell U.S. assets and trigger a sell‑off in global markets. It highlights Japan’s bond market stress as yields climb to...
By Reuters Morning Bid
Podcast•Jan 20, 2026•30 min
How New Finance Leaders Navigate Transition and Build Confidence with Kevin Appleby, Head of Partnerships at GrowCFO
In this episode, Kevin Appleby, Head of Partnerships at GrowCFO, guides new CFOs through the critical first hundred days, emphasizing the cultural shift from finance director to strategic leader. He outlines a structured onboarding plan, tactics for overcoming imposter syndrome,...
By CFO Weekly
Podcast•Jan 20, 2026•28 min
#267 Why Nonprofit Finance Is 10 Years Behind and How to Close the Gap with Ilana Esterrich, GrowCFO Mentor
In this episode, host Kevin Appleby talks with nonprofit finance veteran Ilana Esterrich about why nonprofit finance lags a decade behind for‑profit practices and how to modernize the CFO role. Ilana stresses that “no money, no mission,” urging nonprofits to...
By GrowCFO Show
Podcast•Jan 16, 2026•28 min
Where Has Market Volatility Gone?
In this episode of Currency Exchange, host Brian Daingerfield and FX strategist Paul Robson examine why foreign‑exchange markets have become unusually calm despite major geopolitical headlines. They explore the pound’s recent outperformance versus the euro, the upcoming UK economic releases,...
By The Currency Exchange (NatWest Markets)