209. CFO Stories: From Investment Banking to Start Up CFO with Danyaal Shah

CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance

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In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro sits down with Danyaal Shah, CFO of Nokkel, to explore his unique journey from investment banking to becoming a strategic financial leader. Danyaal shares valuable insights into the evolving role of CFOs, offering actionable advice for those aiming to excel in financial leadership.

Topics covered include:

• How his background in investment banking and M&A shaped his approach to the CFO role.
• Key steps to ensure your business is investor-ready
• How to balance growth and profitability while keeping CAC under control.
• Why realistic scenarios and investor-friendly cash flow forecasts are essential for success.
• Insights into managing debt and aligning financial strategy with cash flow stability.
• Practical tips for those transitioning into the CFO role from non-traditional backgrounds.

Links mentioned:

• Danyaal's Linkedin
• Learn more about Nokkel

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Chapters

1. Future of Finance (00:00:00)

2. Strategies for Successful Business Acquisitions (00:06:56)

3. Resource Allocation and Planning Cycle (00:11:30)

4. Forecasting Growth and Profitability (00:16:31)

5. Challenges in Finance and Capital Raising (00:26:06)

6. Benefits of Partnering With ITAS (00:39:30)