Above the Clouds: Stories from the Boardroom
Above the Clouds: Stories from the Boardroom
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This is Above the Clouds: Stories from the Boardroom. In every episode, we soar into a world of navigating the complex skies of B2B markets by talking to their leaders. We explore the flight paths they’ve charted, the obstacles they've dodged, and the trending winds lifting today’s businesses to new heights.
Whether you’re trying to grow revenue, swoop into a new market, generate higher margins, launch new products, or any other aspiring business goal, we promise you’ve landed in the right spot.
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The podcast focuses on navigating B2B markets, exploring leadership insights, branding strategies, and the energy sector's evolution. Notable episodes include discussions on energy transition with Robin Swanger, the role of content marketing in long sales cycles with Claire Burtin, and cash management strategies with Jeff Laplante. Each episode aims to provide actionable insights for aspiring business goals such as revenue growth and market expansion.
This is Above the Clouds: Stories from the Boardroom. In every episode, we soar into a world of navigating the complex skies of B2B markets by talking to their leaders. We explore the flight paths they’ve charted, the obstacles they’ve dodged, and the trending winds lifting today’s businesses to new heights.
Whether you’re trying to grow revenue, swoop into a new market, generate higher margins, launch new products, or any other aspiring business goal, we promise you’ve landed in the right spot.
This week on Above the Clouds: Stories from the Boardroom, Richard Byrd sits down with Dustin Williamson, Managing Director at vcfo and former CFO of companies like Whole Foods, to discuss how finance leaders can become true strategic partners to the business.
From building financial models that actually help drive decision-making to knowing when to hire in-house vs. outsource, Dustin shares hard-earned insights from the world of growth-stage companies and PE-backed environments.
Discover insights on:
- How to build a finance function that enables—not limits—growth
- The importance of clean data and strong forecasting in fast-moving businesses
- How to assess financial maturity and what to invest in next
- What makes a CFO an invaluable business partner, not just a scorekeeper
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