Best Krayo Podcasts (2024)

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EP 023 - Data, Insights, Funding Winter, Compensation & Marketing with Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta 1:00:24

6d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In this episode, Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, discusses his journey in the startup world and the role of data in his career. He shares insights on the challenges and trends in implementing analytics at scale. He also provides an overview of the funding landscape and the impact of the pandemic on fundraising. The conversation explores th…

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EP 022 - What is Procurement with Reba Cox, Global Head of Procurement at MongoDB 1:29:13

17d ago1:29:13

1:29:13

In this conversation, Reba Cox delves into her extensive journey in the procurement field, transitioning from trading base metals to procuring them, and ultimately stepping into tech procurement. She begins by highlighting the fundamental skills and mindset essential for success in procurement, such as the importance of demand planning, establishin…

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EP 021 - Masterclass on Strategy with Alex Small, Head of Strategy & Operations, Central at Stripe 1:51:02

2M ago1:51:02

1:51:02

In this conversation, Alex Small shares his background and journey in the finance and tech industry. He discusses his professional role from being a systems administrator to Head of Strategy and the importance of systems thinking in finance. Alex also talks about his experience at Zendesk and ClickUp, highlighting their positioning in the market. H…

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EP 020 - The ZestMoney Story with Priya Sharma, Co-founder, ex-COO & CFO at ZestMoney 1:50:03

2M ago1:50:03

1:50:03

Priya shares her journey from being an engineer to becoming a founder and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the importance of partnerships and the role of risk-based pricing in the lending industry. Priya also talks about the evolution of ZestMoney's product and strategy, and how they stayed focused amidst various opportunities.…

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EP 019 - The Nation-builder CFO with Arvind Agarwal, CFO at PayU India 1:43:47

3M ago1:43:47

1:43:47

Arvind Agarwal, CFO of PayU, shares his career journey and insights into the finance industry. He discusses the importance of having a vision and strategy, as well as the role of profitability in new-age businesses. Arvind also emphasizes the need for respect, recognition, and reward in team building and leadership. He highlights the impact of tech…

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EP 018 - The Infra SaaS CFO with Rakib Azad, CFO at Alkira 1:21:56

3M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Rakib Azad shares his career journey from studying medicine to becoming a CFO in the tech industry. He discusses his transition from medical studies to finance and how he discovered his passion for numbers and business. Rakib also talks about his experiences at MongoDB, Chain Analysis, and Alkira, highlighting the similarities and differences in th…

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EP 017 - CFO Hiring + Comp Demystified with Dan Himple, Senior Finance Recruiter at HAYS 1:42:54

3M ago1:42:54

1:42:54

In this episode, Daniel Himple, a finance recruiter, shares insights into the recruitment process for CFOs and finance leaders in the startup world. He discusses the qualities of a great recruiter and the differences between working in UK and New York. Daniel also explains the backgrounds of modern CFOs and what they look for in companies. He provi…

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EP 016 - The CannaTech CFO with David Yan, CFO at Treez 1:26:43

3M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

In this conversation, David Yan, CFO of Trees, shares his journey from KPMG to the corporate finance side and eventually to the cannabis industry. He discusses his experience at various companies and the challenges and opportunities he encountered along the way. David also provides insights into the state regulations in the cannabis industry and th…

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EP 015 - The Paranoid CFO with Alex Urmersbach, CFO at Kiavi 1:06:49

4M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

In this episode, Alex Urmersbach, a four-time CFO, shares his journey in the finance world and provides insights into the role of a CFO. He discusses his international experience and the transition to becoming a CFO, as well as the lessons he learned from the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis. Alex also shares his experience managing rem…

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EP 014 - The Graduate CFO with Akshay Sarma, CFO at Axio 57:04

5M ago57:04

57:04

We are stoked to welcome Akshay Sarma as our very special guest for this episode. Akshay is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Axio, and has been recognized as a BW CFO World 40 under 40 and a Financial Star. With an impressive background spanning across derivatives, trading, and financial structuring, Akshay brings a wealth of experience fro…

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EP 013 - The Insurance CFO with David Junius, CFO at Cowbell Cyber 56:09

6M ago56:09

56:09

It is my utmost pleasure to introduce our esteemed podcast guest today, Mr. David Junius. Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Cowbell Cyber, based in the vibrant city of New York, David brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of excellence in the field of global finance. With a career spanning over two decad…

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EP 012 - The Eliminator CFO with Arjun Mehta, CFO at Revolut India 57:58

6M ago57:58

57:58

Today, we're thrilled to have with us — Arjun Mehta, an experienced operator in the finance industry with an impressive career spanning over two decades across some of the world's most renowned corporations. Arjun currently spearheads the financial strategies of Revolut India as their Chief Financial Officer. Arjun’s journey through the finance wor…

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EP 011 - The Dispassionate CFO with Karan Bhople, CFO at strongDM 1:28:11

7M ago1:28:11

1:28:11

I am elated to introduce our distinguished guest, Mr. Karan Bhople, whose financial ingenuity and visionary leadership have earned him a revered spot among the Top 25 CFOs in Software for 2023 published by the well known Finance & Investing. Currently, as the Chief Financial Officer of strongDM, Karan is at the forefront of propelling the firm’s mo…

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EP 010 - Heart to Heart with Pankaj Naik, Co-head of Digital & Tech at Avendus Capital 57:11

7M ago57:11

57:11

Today, we have a very special guest joining us on the podcast. Based in Mumbai, India, he's a titan in the world of investment banking, especially in the digital and technology sectors in India. With over two decades of experience under his belt, he's been at the forefront of some of the most significant transactions in the industry. Ladies and gen…

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EP 009 - Confidence, Prepare, Execute, and Repeat with Joy Mbanugo, CFO at ServiceRocket 1:07:32

9M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

I'm super excited to be speaking with Joy Mbanugo today. She is a Chief Financial Officer and Qualified Financial Expert, known for her work in financial governance and structure across organizations ranging from $200 billion to pre-revenue startups. Currently serving as the CFO at ServiceRocket, Joy's responsibilities encompass finance, accounting…

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EP 008 - Finance as a Growth Driver with Mika Kasumov 50:40

9M ago50:40

50:40

Our guest today is no stranger to the complexities and challenges of the startup world. He is a master of navigating transformative change, especially when it comes to scaling startups and optimizing the intricacies of business. He's an entrepreneur, a strategist, a financial expert, and even a go-to-market leader. Mika Kasumov is the dynamic found…

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EP 007 - Inspire, Communicate & Empower with Pete Boyes, Operating Partner at Thoma Bravo 55:33

9M ago55:33

55:33

I'm thrilled to introduce our guest for today's episode. With a rich experience of over two decades in the realm of operational excellence and value creation, Pete Boyes is currently an esteemed Operating Partner at Thoma Bravo, which is amongst the best investment firms globally focused on Software or SaaS companies. Today, Pete works hand-in-hand…

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EP 006 - To Be or Not To Be a CFO with Ananth Avva, SVP and GM Cloud Platform at Altium 1:00:42

10M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Our special guest for the show today is Ananth Avva - the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cloud Platform at Altium, a global leader in PCB design software. Ananth is a top-performing business and finance executive with over a decade of experience leading SaaS-focused product technology companies as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Ope…

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EP 005 - Being System Driven with Amit Kumar, Head of Finance CoE at Avataar Ventures 57:58

11M ago57:58

57:58

Our special guest for the show today is Amit Kumar, an accomplished finance expert who heads the Finance Centre of Excellence at Avataar Ventures. As a premier growth stage VC firm, Avataar specializes in nurturing SaaS and B2B startups that are building in India for the globe. Amit isn't just another Chartered Accountant. He brings to the table a …

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EP 004 - The Un-accidental CFO with Venkatesh Tarakkad, CFO at DealShare 56:57

12M ago56:57

56:57

Our special guest for the show today is Venkatesh Tarakkad, the CFO of DealShare. With qualifications like Chartered Accountancy, ICWAI, and CISA, Venkatesh is a seasoned CFO with experience of over 25 years in building and scaling businesses, bringing efficiencies, managing funding rounds and acquisitions, as well as taking companies public. Venka…

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EP 003 - Focus on What You Can Control with KJ Tjon 59:53

1y ago59:53

59:53

This episode of the SoF podcast features a discussion with the very dynamic, energetic, and always-smiling KJ Tjon - a seasoned senior finance executive with more than 25 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications sectors. She currently serves as a Board of Director for Kaleyra, a Communications Platform as a Service provider; Nub…

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EP 002 - Customer Value Enhancement through Internal Excellence with Jay Sahal, CFO at Yellow.ai 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This episode of the SoF podcast features a discussion with Jay Sahal, CFO at Yellow.ai, an NLP platform that allows enterprises to build chat- and voice bots in over 100 languages to automate customer support and conversational commerce. Jay is a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary by qualification and joined Yellow.ai in Dec 2020 after honi…

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EP 001 - Introduction to SoF Podcast 2:38

1y ago2:38

2:38

Introducing the Strategy of Finance Podcast hosted by Rohit Agarwal, Founder of Krayo. We celebrate the Profession and the Professionals in the world of Finance. We'll be releasing a new episode each week and bring to you a dynamic finance leader to share their thoughts. Website: https://www.strategyoffinance.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com…

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EP 023 - Data, Insights, Funding Winter, Compensation & Marketing with Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta 1:00:24

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EP 022 - What is Procurement with Reba Cox, Global Head of Procurement at MongoDB 1:29:13

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EP 021 - Masterclass on Strategy with Alex Small, Head of Strategy & Operations, Central at Stripe 1:51:02

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EP 020 - The ZestMoney Story with Priya Sharma, Co-founder, ex-COO & CFO at ZestMoney 1:50:03

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EP 019 - The Nation-builder CFO with Arvind Agarwal, CFO at PayU India 1:43:47

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EP 018 - The Infra SaaS CFO with Rakib Azad, CFO at Alkira 1:21:56

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EP 017 - CFO Hiring + Comp Demystified with Dan Himple, Senior Finance Recruiter at HAYS 1:42:54

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EP 016 - The CannaTech CFO with David Yan, CFO at Treez 1:26:43

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EP 015 - The Paranoid CFO with Alex Urmersbach, CFO at Kiavi 1:06:49

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EP 014 - The Graduate CFO with Akshay Sarma, CFO at Axio 57:04

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EP 013 - The Insurance CFO with David Junius, CFO at Cowbell Cyber 56:09

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EP 012 - The Eliminator CFO with Arjun Mehta, CFO at Revolut India 57:58

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EP 011 - The Dispassionate CFO with Karan Bhople, CFO at strongDM 1:28:11

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EP 010 - Heart to Heart with Pankaj Naik, Co-head of Digital & Tech at Avendus Capital 57:11

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EP 009 - Confidence, Prepare, Execute, and Repeat with Joy Mbanugo, CFO at ServiceRocket 1:07:32

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EP 008 - Finance as a Growth Driver with Mika Kasumov 50:40

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EP 007 - Inspire, Communicate & Empower with Pete Boyes, Operating Partner at Thoma Bravo 55:33

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EP 006 - To Be or Not To Be a CFO with Ananth Avva, SVP and GM Cloud Platform at Altium 1:00:42

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EP 005 - Being System Driven with Amit Kumar, Head of Finance CoE at Avataar Ventures 57:58

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EP 004 - The Un-accidental CFO with Venkatesh Tarakkad, CFO at DealShare 56:57

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EP 003 - Focus on What You Can Control with KJ Tjon 59:53

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EP 002 - Customer Value Enhancement through Internal Excellence with Jay Sahal, CFO at Yellow.ai 1:00:00

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EP 001 - Introduction to SoF Podcast 2:38

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