144. CFO Stories: From Start-up to Scaleup, a CFO's Guide to Navigating Growth with Sylvia Ionita

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In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro is joined by Sylvia Ionita, CFO at waterdrop! With hands-on experience in growing start-ups, Sylvia shares her wisdom on scaling businesses, diving deep into the joys and challenges of taking a start-up to the next level.
In this episode, we cover:
• How presenting real numbers and financial data at all levels increases awareness across the team.
• Sylvia's approach to leadership meetings, mentoring, and building personal connections.
• The different implementation measures to enhance profitability and control.
• How to discern which problems need immediate attention and which require strategic solutions.
• The importance of internal mentorship and fostering personal development
• Sylvia shares her top tips for those just coming into the start-up world.
Links mentioned in this podcast:
• Sylvia’s LinkedIn
• Learn more about waterdrop
• waterdrop’s Instagram

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Chapters

1. Future of Finance and CFO Transition (00:00:00)

2. Recruiting Finance Roles in Startups (00:10:22)

3. Finance and Other Departments in Startups (00:19:52)

4. Startup Finance, Branding, and Growth (00:29:43)