CFOs and the Board: Finance Leaders at the Center of Strategy and Scrutiny
Modern CFOs don’t just report to the board, they also shape, challenge, and steer the conversations that define company direction.
Join us for an engaging session on building trust, navigating tension, and harnessing boardroom dynamics to drive strategic growth and stronger cash flow.
Gain real-world tactics for proactive communication, risk management, productive relationships, and positioning finance leaders as true architects of long-term value.
Panelists:
Sruthi Lanka, CFO at Public.com
John McCarthy, Fractional CFO for over 80 VC/PE-backed startups
Kurt Chessman, VP, Strategic Finance & Corporate Development at Primary Venture Partners
Dan Rochkind, CFO at Lerer Hippeau
Moderator, Benjamin Friedman, Founder & President of Build Scale Grow, Managing Director of the NY Tech CFO Group
Schedule:
6:00–6:30 PM: Welcome networking
6:30–7:15 PM: Panel conversation featuring prepared questions followed by audience Q&A
7:15–8:00 PM Continued networking and discussion of topics
Refreshments and light food will be available.
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Founded in 2016, the New York Tech CFO Group is a free forum for finance leaders to share insights on strategic planning, benchmarking, and financial solutions. We host regular in-person gatherings from casual happy hours and breakfasts to educational and networking events.