The 10x Finance Podcast - by Aleph

Finance roles are changing drastically, and the teams that aren't adapting are about to feel it. In this episode of The 10x Finance Podcast, Albert Gozzi sits down with Gabriella Marasco, Director of FP&A at Applause, to dig into what's actually different about running finance in 2025. The short version: finance is moving from buyer to builder. Spreadsheets aren't going anywhere (70% of busine...

Most finance teams treat alignment as the finish line. Taylor Otstot, VP of Finance at Dashlane, argues it's the wrong goal entirely. In this episode, Taylor unpacks why "getting everyone to nod" is one of the most expensive mistakes finance teams make, how buried dissent surfaces right after the budget locks, and a simple technique he learned from a former CEO to force honest signal...

Every venture-backed startup burns cash. The question is whether that burn is an investment or a slow walk toward bankruptcy. In this episode of The 10x Finance Podcast, Albert Gozzi sits down with Diya Sagar, CFO at AWA Studios, to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in startup finance: the difference between good cash burn and bad cash burn. Diya shares the framework she uses to ev...

In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠ the 10x Finance Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠ Albert Gozzi ⁠⁠⁠ and Chris Mossa discuss the evolving role of AI in finance, particularly its impact on financial modeling and the importance of human oversight. They explore the challenges of integrating AI into financial workflows, the significance of effective prompting, and the balance between learning and scaling in finance. The convers...

In this episode of ⁠⁠ the 10x Finance Podcast ⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ Albert Gozzi ⁠⁠ and Jonnie Walker discuss the evolving landscape of finance, particularly in relation to SaaS pricing models and the challenges of forecasting revenue in a usage-based world. They explore the complexities of financial projections, the role of finance teams as buyers, and the importance of change management in adopting new tools....

In this episode of ⁠ the 10x Finance Podcast ⁠ , ⁠ Albert Gozzi ⁠ and Karsten Loose discuss the evolving landscape of finance and accounting, emphasizing the need for finance teams to shift their focus from traditional FP&A practices to more forward-looking strategies. They explore the role of AI in automating tasks, the importance of actionable insights from reporting, and the necessity of ac...

In this episode of the 10x Finance Podcast , Albert Gozzi speaks with Axel Amar about the complexities of finance in B2B versus B2C environments. They explore the challenges of forecasting, the importance of understanding business drivers, and the evolving role of finance leaders in organizations. Axel shares insights from his experiences at Turo and Airbyte, emphasizing the need for finance teams...

In this episode of the 10x Finance Podcast , host Albert Gozzi interviews Alysaa Co to discuss the evolving landscape of board meetings and the importance of focusing on strategic priorities rather than granular reporting. They explore effective reporting strategies, the balance of power between CEOs and board members, and the significance of time management in meetings. Elisa shares insights on p...

In this episode of the 10x Finance Podcast , host Albert Gozzi interviews Brandon Sullivan , CFO at 2x Marketing, about transforming finance operations through weekly reporting cadences. Brandon shares the importance of real-time monitoring of business metrics and the impact it has on board engagement. He emphasizes the need for continuous course correction in business strategies to ensure alignme...

In this episode of the 10x Finance Podcast , host Albert Gozzi and guest Parker Gilbert discuss the intricacies of closing financial books faster. They explore the evolution of finance teams, the importance of understanding maturity cycles, and the balance between speed and accuracy in financial reporting. The conversation also highlights common mistakes finance teams make, the significance of col...

In this episode of the 10x Finance Podcast , host Albert Gozzi and guest Ali Hussain discuss the evolution of collections in finance, the role of AI in revenue automation, and the importance of data hygiene in speeding up payment processes. They explore common bottlenecks in invoicing and share insights on how finance teams can improve their operations to get paid faster. The conversation also tou...

In this episode of the 10x Finance Podcast , host Albert Gozzi and guest Greg Capitolo discuss the common traits of successful startups, the importance of financial understanding among leadership teams, and the role of finance in driving growth. They emphasize the need for collaboration across teams, the significance of building a finance function early in a startup's lifecycle, and the impact of...