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Profitability vs Growth: A CFO’s Balancing Act (& Lessons Across Industries), with Cameron Kinloch
Oct 28, 2025
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Season 2 Recap — What Today’s Best CFOs Actually Do
Oct 15, 2025
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Acting like an owner and the value of international experience, with Rita Kale
Oct 14, 2024
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| 10/28/25 | Profitability vs Growth: A CFO’s Balancing Act (& Lessons Across Industries), with Cameron Kinloch | What happens when a finance leader who learned discipline in the consumer goods industry steps into the fast, unpredictable worlds of SaaS and AI?In this episode of The Growth-Minded CFO, hosts Alex Louisy and Lauren Pearl speak with Cameron Kinloch, an advisor to boards, CFOs and CEOs through her company True Vantage Partners. Cameron shares lessons from her journey — from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — and what it takes to lead finance across radically different industries.She explains how each stage of her career built a new “muscle”: the precision of fintech, the discipline of CPG, and the strategic bets of enterprise software. Together, the hosts and Cameron unpack what makes a great operator CFO — one who’s trusted by the CEO, grounded in data, and unafraid to get close to the business.Chapters01:09 Meet Cameron Kinloch03:06 Key Career Moments03:23 Transitioning from Wall Street to Silicon Valley09:35 The CFO Role Across Industries12:31 Balancing Growth and Profitability19:37 The Importance of Process in Startups29:44 Building Relationships with CEOs35:36 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKey TakeawaysEvery CFO role builds a different muscle. Cameron shares how CPG taught discipline, enterprise software honed strategic bets, and fintech demanded precision and trust.Operator mindset over reporting mindset. Modern CFOs don’t just deliver numbers — they build systems, visibility, and speed for the business.Profitability and growth can coexist. Cameron explains how process and data, done right, actually accelerate execution rather than slow it down.Trust is the foundation of CFO–CEO alignment. The best partnerships thrive on cadence, transparency, and shared accountability.EQ matters as much as IQ. Today’s CFOs succeed not only through financial mastery but through empathy, communication, and leadership that inspires confidence.📺 Subscribe for more episodes with founders, CFOs, and finance leaders.LINKS & RESOURCESTry Upflow FRM (Financial Relationship Management) – get paid faster and keep customers happy: https://upflow.ioWatch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QeNKdBab1I8?si=63Iv3I7eUrcD2bE5👉 SUBSCRIBE for more real-talk with modern finance leaders.👉 SHARE this episode with a CFO or operator who needs to hear this.The Growth-Minded CFO podcast aims to challenge the status-quo and explore how the best CFOs approach their work and lives. Hosts Lauren Pearl (Fractional CFO, 3-time Founder and Startup Finance Instructor at NYU) and Alex Louisy (FinTech CEO and Y Combinator graduate) speak with inspiring finance and business leaders who’ll share what great CFOs are doing to support high-performing organizations.This podcast is powered by Upflow - a Financial Relationship Management platform enabling faster payments, stronger customer relationships and efficient growth for your business.Join thousands of next-level finance leaders and go from chasing invoices to engaging customers. Find out more at upflow.ioWant to get in touch? Reach out to our producer at joseph.sweeney@upflow.io | — | |
| 10/15/25 | Season 2 Recap — What Today’s Best CFOs Actually Do | Hosts Alex Louisy (CEO, Upflow) and Lauren Pearl (Fractional CFO) unpack the sharpest insights from Season 2 of The Growth-Minded CFO - from AI (without the hype) and executional finance to storytelling, EQ, and when to hire fractional vs. full-time. It’s your highlight reel to operate smarter, lead better, and move faster.What you’ll learn1. Clean data before clever AI — hygiene first; tools and agents second2. Storytelling that moves decisions — narratives that align teams and unlock action3. The rise of the executional CFO — architect systems, not just measure them4. Stage-fit team building — when to hire full-time vs. bring in fractional expertiseEpisodes mentionedJeffrey Fidelman — The Modern CFO: Fundraising, AI, and Starting Smart in 2025: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/modern-cfo-fundraising-ai-2025Jon Gross (RepeatMD) — From Banker to Builder: Hands-On CFO Lessons for SaaS: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/banker-to-builder-cfo-lessons-for-saas-jon-grossNicolas Kopp (Rillet) — Rewiring Finance: AI, ERP, and the Rise of the Executional CFO: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/rewiring-finance-ai-erp-rise-of-the-executional-cfoErik Nakamura — From Spreadsheets to Storytelling: Communication & EQ Tips for CFOs: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/spreadsheets-to-storytelling-communication-tips-for-cfosAnne Samak de la Cerda (FLG Partners) — Rise of the Fractional CFO – Your Next Career Move? (& When and Why to Hire One): https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/rise-of-the-fractional-cfoDav Masaon (Zanda) — What Makes a Great CFO in 2025? Insights from the Frontlines of CFO Hiring: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/cfo-hiring-dav-masaonNicolas Boucher — AI in Finance: From Buzz to Business Value: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/ai-myths-finance-2025-nicolas-boucherKate Gulliver (Wayfair CFO & CAO) — The CFO Leading Talent, Operations & Corporate Communication Too: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/talent-to-finance-wayfair-kate-gulliverCarla Cooper (Contentful CFO) — Wall Street to SaaS CFO: Lessons from IPOs, Acquisitions & Growth: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/ipos-acquisitions-growth-carla-cooperGabi Steele (Preql) — Clean data, clear insights: AI for finance & building the right foundation: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/building-a-structured-foundation-for-ai-with-gabi-steeleIlana Esterrich (Planned Parenthood CFO) — The CFO as Leader: Mastering Management: https://upflow.io/growthmindedcfo/cfo-as-leader-mastering-management-ilana-esterrichTry Upflow FRM (Financial Relationship Management) – get paid faster and keep customers happy: https://upflow.ioLike this episode if it helped you level-up your finance game.Follow/Subscribe for more real-talk with modern finance leaders.Share it with a CFO or operator who needs to hear this.The Growth-Minded CFO podcast challenges the status quo and explores how the best CFOs approach their work and lives. Hosts Lauren Pearl (Fractional CFO, 3-time founder, Startup Finance Instructor at NYU) and Alex Louisy (FinTech CEO, Y Combinator graduate) talk with inspiring finance and business leaders who share playbooks for building high-performing organizations.This podcast is powered by Upflow — a Financial Relationship Management platform enabling faster payments, stronger customer relationships, and efficient growth.Questions or guest ideas? Email our producer: joseph.sweeney@upflow.io | — | |
| 10/14/24 | Acting like an owner and the value of international experience, with Rita Kale | In this episode of The Growth Minded CFO, hosts Lauren and Alex speak with Rita Kale, a seasoned CFO with experience in global firms like Roche and New York-based biotech startups. The conversation delves into the evolving role of the CFO, emphasizing the importance of understanding and engaging with business processes beyond traditional financial functions. Rita shares her unique journey from international finance roles to leading financial operations in India, as well as how her early career experiences with ERP implementations have given her a unique view on finance technology projects. Rita also highlights the importance of work-life balance, and how she discovered running as a tool for personal reflection and problem-solving. The episode also touches upon the challenges and rewards of transitioning from large corporations to startups, which Rita has done several times in her career to date, showcasing the need for adaptability and strategic thinking in modern CFO roles. Conect with Rita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritakale/ Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlouisy/ Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenepearl/ Want to get in touch? Reach out to our producer at joseph.sweeney@upflow.io | — | |
| 10/13/24 |  Introduction to The Growth-Minded CFO | Get the lowdown on what our new podcast is about in this introductory episode. Forget the dusty stereotype of the CFO sitting in the corner, chained to a spreadsheet. Today's financial leader is a growth architect and a strategic partner in the organization’s success. The Growth-Minded CFO podcast aims to challenge the status-quo and smash the ‘back-office shackles’. Hosts Lauren Pearl (Fractional CFO, 3-time Founder and Startup Finance Instructor at NYU) and Alex Louisy (FinTech CEO and Y Combinator graduate) speak with inspiring finance and business leaders who’ll share what great CFOs are doing to support high performing organizations. Want to get in touch? Read out to our producer at joseph.sweeney@upflow.io | — |
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