In Episode 10 – The Evolving Role of CFOs in Fintech Firms, we explored how CFOs navigate financial strategy across different environments—startups vs. enterprises—and what the future of finance tech holds. If you're curious about the evolving CFO role and the next wave of financial innovation, this episode is packed with insights.
A few key takeaways:
1️⃣ CFOs as Strategic Co-Pilots – The modern CFO isn’t just a numbers person. Subodh shared how CFOs must balance growth ambitions with financial sustainability and risk, acting as key advisors to the CEO and driving long-term business success.
2️⃣ Startups vs. Enterprises – What’s different? Large corporations prioritize stability and scale, leveraging structure and resources for sustained growth. Startups, meanwhile, thrive on agility and bold execution, turning high-risk bets into industry-changing innovations. Subodh’s insights reveal how both paths offer unique challenges—one builds legacies, the other reshapes industries at speed.
3️⃣ AI’s Role in Finance – AI isn’t just hype; it’s already reshaping finance through predictive analytics, credit risk assessment, accounts receivable automation, pricing models, and compliance automation. But we’re only scratching the surface of its full potential.
4️⃣ Career Growth in Finance – There’s no single path to becoming a CFO—whether through corporate finance, investment banking, or startups—but the key skills remain the same: deep financial expertise, strong storytelling, and the ability to enable business growth.
For me, the standout moment was Subodh’s perspective on why today’s ERP and financial systems need to evolve beyond data collection and reporting, and embrace automation, intelligence, and predictive capabilities.
Finance leaders can’t afford to rely solely on historical data—they need real-time insights and forward-looking strategies to stay ahead.
A huge thank you to Subodh for sharing his expertise, experiences, and candid insights! If you’re in finance, fintech, or leadership, you won’t want to miss this one.