Product Leader Summit Speaker Series - Partnering with Finance: A Product Leader’s Secret Weapon

​Partnering with Finance: A Product Leader’s Secret Weapon

​Want to build better alignment with your finance counterparts? In this candid conversation, two seasoned finance leaders will pull back the curtain on what they wish product leaders understood—from budget planning and ROI storytelling to trade-off conversations and navigating headcount. Walk away with practical insights to strengthen cross-functional trust and champion your roadmap with financial credibility.

​So, mark your calendars and get ready to expand your network and have some fun with fellow product enthusiasts. We can't wait to see you there!

​About the speakers:

​Zachary Rial - VP of Finance at Tilt

​Finance leader with a track record of driving growth, operational efficiency, and financial strategy in high-growth, VC and PE backed companies. A trusted business partner to GTM, Product, and Operations teams, aligning financial strategy with revenue growth initiatives. Expertise in scaling SaaS and tech-enabled businesses through modeling, forecasting, KPI-driven decision-making, and cross-functional leadership. Passionate about transforming finance into a catalyst for strategic execution, ensuring capital efficiency, revenue acceleration, and long-term profitability.

​Larry Kaul - VP of Finance (lpt realty, Fanatics, First Coast Health)

​Finance executive with experience in public, private equity, and privately owned companies across various industries like environmental services, pharmaceuticals, retail, eCommerce, and real estate. Specializing in FP&A, strategic planning, M&A, technology, operations, performance management, and transformation. Collaborative leader dedicated to fostering high-performance teams, cultivating innovation, and guiding growth with balanced risk management. Skilled at driving financial strategy and implementing solutions to optimize business outcomes.

​Full Agenda:
00:00 - 00:05 - Introductions
00:05 - 00:30 - Speaker Talk
00:35 - 00:45 - Q&A
00:45 - 00:55 - Small Group Networking Session