96. CFO Stories: Funding, Growth and Avoiding Narcissistic Founders with Brad Channer

In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro sits down with Brad Channer, CFO at UBIO, to discuss the challenges and strategies of scaling and fundraising in fast-growing companies. Brad shares his unique journey from acting to finance, alongside valuable insights on how to lead, communicate, and navigate the world of Series A funding and beyond.
Also covered in this session:
  • From actor to CFO, lessons learnt from the entertainment and tech industries
  • Challenges and best practices for managing Series A and Series B funding rounds
  • Balancing growth expectations with realistic targets in fundraising
  • How understanding different communication styles (including love languages!) can improve relationships with founders, investors, and teams
  • Tips on managing expectations, fostering collaboration, and maintaining trust
  • How to identify and manage narcissistic founders, with advice on protecting yourself emotionally
  • What is the change that we’re seeing in finance teams and what does that have to do with value?
  • How do we define value?
  • How value goes beyond economic impact
  • What are the components of economic value identification?
  • Examples of the value identification conversation
  • What this means for the skills in finance
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