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CFO Talks

CFO Talks

Written by: Aspire
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In CFO Talks, we’re putting the spotlight on the leaders in Southeast Asia who are bringing finance back to the driving seat of their company’s growth.


We’ll deep dive into the psyche of a modern CFO, understand how this role has evolved, and find out how finance leaders can steer their companies to success.


Each episode will spotlight CFOs who are pioneering the next wave of tech-enabled finance transformation and embracing technology like GenAI, finance automation and more.

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Episodes
  • The Secret to Slack's Early Success & $27 Billion Acquisition: A Conversation with Slack’s First CFO

    The Secret to Slack's Early Success & $27 Billion Acquisition: A Conversation with Slack’s First CFO
    Oct 13 2023

    We all know Slack today as the productivity & messaging app that has revolutionized the way we work.


    But how many of us actually know how Slack grew to become the global household name worth over $27 billion?


    In our fifth episode of the #CFOTalks Podcast, we had the great opportunity to speak with Allen Shim, former CFO of Slack.


    Joining as one of the first 20 employees at Slack, Allen has played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s growth since the beginning, past IPO and through acquisition.


    In this episode, Allen shares

    • Key lessons from his past experiences and why he wanted to "do it right" with Slack
    • His insider journey while scaling Slack from 20 to a 2,500+ strong global team
    • His future views on unlocking APAC’s startup ecosystem and market potential


    Don’t miss the insights here - https://aspireapp.com/blog/episode-5-slack


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    39 mins
  • Building an e-commerce empire: Una Brands’ CFO reveals the secret to growing 20 Brands across 6 Countries in less than 3 years

    Building an e-commerce empire: Una Brands’ CFO reveals the secret to growing 20 Brands across 6 Countries in less than 3 years
    Sep 21 2023

    "You are constantly wearing different hats. It's not just data, but also the human relations you need to navigate."


    In our fourth episode #CFOTalks, we sat down with Cho Weihao, CFO of Una Brands.


    • From the Singapore army to investment banking to leading finance at an e-commerce startup- what inspired Cho to take the leap into the tech space, and what advice does he have for others?
    • How has he mastered the delicate balance between growth and profitability after a $30 million Pre-Series C round?
    • What have been his biggest learnings when managing capital allocation and acquisition strategy for some of the regions' biggest direct to consumer brands including Everdesk and Ergotune?


    Find out the secrets behind Una Brands’ remarkable journey in episode 4 of CFO Talks


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    33 mins
  • Co-piloting Through the Pandemic: How AirAsia's CFO Steered Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline to a 212% YoY Revenue Growth

    Co-piloting Through the Pandemic: How AirAsia's CFO Steered Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline to a 212% YoY Revenue Growth
    Aug 31 2023

    In our third episode of the #CFOTalks Podcast, we sat down with Jared Valarao, when he was CFO of AirAsia Philippines to deep dive into how a modern CFO thinks.


    - What does a CFO of a listed airline company do to increase operating cashflow during a pandemic?

    - How does a CFO steer capital resources to drive 212% YoY revenue growth in arguably one of the most volatile industries?

    - How does one go from a commercial role at a FMCG company to CFO of Asia's leading low-cost airline?


    Find out in episode 3 of CFO Talks.




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    46 mins
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