Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience.
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Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience.
Subscribe for sharp insights, one raw conversation at a time.
Many founders think a CFO is just a senior accountant. This is a critical mistake. A great CFO is a strategic partner who uses data to predict the future and hold the entire leadership team accountable. In this minisode, Ed breaks down the essential qualities of a world-class CFO, focusing on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), the importance of KPIs, and why their most important job is to deliver hard truths with radical integrity.Show Notes:(01:10) Title Inflation: Is your CFO really just a Controller?(02:15) Beyond Accounting: The Power of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)(03:20) How a CFO uses KPIs to challenge unrealistic sales forecasts(06:10) The Ultimate Test: A CFO's Duty to Radical Transparency(08:00) Why a CFO must operate with the highest level of integrityLinks:Learn More about SAUS here: https://sausleadership.com/Ed Roberto's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/ed-roberto Adel Hameed's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/adel-hameed Follow Us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mentor.ed.podcast/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mentored-show/ The MentorEd Show is an A8 strategy Original Podcast
The MentorEd Show
Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience.
Subscribe for sharp insights, one raw conversation at a time.
