The Strategic CFO by FEI

The CFO of DroneDeploy joins Jan Robertson to talk about all things start up including fundraising, strategic planning, and venture capital in general. M.G. Thibaut is the recipient of the Women's CFO of the Year Award and is regarded in high manner within her network. Robertson learns about her tactful approach to creating success and what makes startups work in Thibaut's world. 00:00 CFO of Dron...

Female leader Jan Robertson recognizes Manpreet Grover of SOAProjects for her FEI Silicon Valley Women CFO's of the Year Award. As the visionary of the award, she discusses the inspiration, purpose, and meticulous criteria for recognizing outstanding women CFOs across various company sizes and disciplines. 00:00 Creating an award to recognize women in CFO roles. 04:31 Evaluating nominees based on...

In our latest "Strategic CFO" podcast, Dasera CEO Ani Chaudhuri reveals how automation can revolutionize your data protection strategy. Learn how automating 95% of routine work allows your security team to focus on high-value tasks, improving efficiency and reducing risks across organizations of all sizes. "Automation improves the quality of life of humans," says Chaudhuri. "Instead of doing manua...

Join Jan Robertson, host of The Strategic CFO and CEO of Sival Advisors, as she explores the turbulent realm of venture capital. Unlike most VCs, Alex Kiani of Coolwater Capital, has a more optimistic tone towards fundraising, market traction, and funding for the start up world. Kiani discusses the value of having a selective accelerator program and discusses how high performance teams can change...

Jan Robertson of Sival Advisors brings on Touraj Parang to take a deep dive into the decision-making and headspace of industry leaders shaping the financial landscape of innovative companies. As the president and COO of Serv Robotics, Parang is responsible for groundbreaking delivery operations in Los Angeles and beyond. He even gives us a window into exciting milestones the company aims on taking...

FEI Silicon Valley’s past president, and a past member of the National IT Advisory committee, George de Urioste, joins Jan Robertson on the Strategic CFO to bring years of experience in governance, strategy, and business wisdom. Urioste shares pivotal moments in his colorful career illustrating the intricacies and nuances of memorable moments. George also gives Jan a look into his best practices f...

Christine Russel shares her dynamic and inspiring career highlights with Jan Robertson, host of The Strategic CFO podcast. Playing a pivotal role in an IPO of Persistent Software, she stands as an esteemed leader who has been on recognizable boards. Robertson learns of Christine's journey in this eye-opening episode. 00:00 President Fei Silicon Valley shares non-traditional journey. 05:01 Took CFO...

Glenn Gow, an AI thought leader & keynote speaker, discusses how CFOs can leverage AI for financial forecasting, automation, fraud detection, and M&A. He stresses the importance of CFOs becoming proficient in AI tools to stay competitive, while ensuring human oversight when using generative AI for critical decisions. Glenn believes CFOs must embrace AI to drive efficiency and strategy, or risk fal...

Jan Robertson of SiVal Advisors steps it up by interviewing former California state controller Betty Yee. Going head on into the financial and economic issues shaping our state, Yee reflects on past initiatives and how she and her colleagues shaped the financial landscape of present-day California. Before being a gubernatorial candidate, Betty started from humble beginnings. Robertson learns about...