𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗘𝗢-𝗖𝗙𝗢 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Our panel shared insights into effective collaboration, discussed common challenges, and revealed key lessons from their real-world experiences.

Strong collaboration enables leaders to find trusted thought partners, make better predictions, and harness diverse perspectives for solving complex problems—all while dividing responsibilities efficiently.

Here are some highlights:

❝In the CEO-CFO relationship, surprises are bad. It's critical that the CFO shares both key context on business trajectory on an ongoing basis and any unexpected problems immediately. This communication ensures that the CEO has the information needed to make the best decisions for the business.❞

David Snider, Founder & CEO at Harness

❝The strategic CFO as a role is the most important in the world of AI.❞

Ali Hussain, CEO & Founder at Tabs

❝The working relationship between the CEO and CFO is like a marriage in that it requires trust, communication, and shared vision. When the relationship works, it's the most powerful partnership in business.❞

Matthew Novick, CFO at Guideline

❝As the CFO role evolves into a more strategic position, it is essential to have not only strong analytical skills but also excellent emotional intelligence. This allows CFOs to deliver tough messages while maintaining respect and trust with their CEO, board members, and other senior leadership.❞

Jodi Brauer, CFO at Dossier

Our next event is Navigating Secondary Markets where we'll discuss how 409A valuations, employee incentives, and secondary market liquidity impact company valuation and employee engagement.

A number of people came together to help make this event happen:

Sponsor: Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm committed to helping our clients be more profitable, efficient and productive in today's complex business environment. We provide the industry expertise and innovative solutions you need to Be in a Position of Strength.

Organizer: The New York Tech CFO Group was founded in 2016 so finance leaders can share insights on strategic planning, benchmarking, and financial solutions. Our community includes over 200 CFOs and finance heads from NYC-based tech companies. Contact info@webuildsclaegrow.com for more information.

𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿: Build Scale Grow provides expert strategies and clear metrics for social impact, EdTech, and health tech startups, with a focus on introverted founders.

Host: JLL is a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, helps clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties.

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Build Scale Grow solves problems for fast-growing startups, specializing in Social Impact, EdTech, and Health Tech and focusing on Introverted Founders.

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