The CFO as manager: How to lead beyond the numbers, with Ilana Esterrich

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The Growth-Minded CFO

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22 episodes

5 days ago

Today's financial leader is more than a number cruncher - they're a growth architect and a strategic partner in the organization’s success. The Growth-Minded CFO podcast challenges the status-quo and explores how the best CFOs approach their work and lives. Hosts Lauren Pearl (Fractional CFO, 3-time Founder and Startup Finance Instructor at NYU) and Alex Louisy (FinTech CEO and Y Combinator graduate) speak with inspiring finance and business leaders who’ll share what great CFOs are doing to support high-performing organizations.

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The CFO as manager: How to lead beyond the numbers, with Ilana Esterrich

The Growth-Minded CFO

40 minutes 3 seconds

8 months ago

The CFO as manager: How to lead beyond the numbers, with Ilana Esterrich

Great CFOs do more than manage the numbers—they lead, adapt, and shape the future of their organizations. In this episode, Ilana Esterrich, CFO of Planned Parenthood, shares how she steers her team through uncertainty and change while keeping a sharp focus on strategy and leadership.

With a background in the military, Ilana brings a unique perspective on building strong teams, fostering a growth mindset, and navigating the shifting financial and regulatory landscape.

Tune in for a candid conversation about what it really takes to be a CFO who drives impact, resilience, and innovation in today’s world.

Connect with Ilana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanaesterrich/

Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlouisy/

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenepearl/Find the video version of this episode on YouTube:The Growth-Minded CFO podcast aims to challenge the status-quo and explore how the best CFOs approach their work and lives. Hosts Lauren Pearl (Fractional CFO, 3-time Founder and Startup Finance Instructor at NYU) and Alex Louisy (FinTech CEO and Y Combinator graduate) speak with inspiring finance and business leaders who’ll share what great CFOs are doing to support high-performing organizations.

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Want to get in touch? Reach out to our producer at joseph.sweeney@upflow.io