Chat CFO
Chat CFO gives you insight from the people behind the numbers. Finance leaders who’ve had to make tough calls, rethink their role, and learn by doing.
You’ll hear directly from the CFOs, COOs, and CEOs behind some of the most meaningful business decisions in recent years. Listen to honest conversations from leaders about what worked, what didn't, and what it really takes to lead when it matters most.
The Chat CFO podcast will help you to learn:
- How modern CFOs are adapting to AI, regulation, and risk
- Why culture, sustainability, and global growth sit firmly in the finance seat
- The impact of the personal decisions and turning points that shaped lasting careers
If you’re a CFO, a future CEO, or a finance leader who’s thinking bigger, Chat CFO gives you the thinking, the scars, and the clarity to move forward with purpose.
Bold Moves. Big Impact.
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Chat CFO
From Piano Lessons to CFO: Vineta's No-BS Route to the Top Job - Lessons from Vineta Bajaj
Vineta Bajaj didn’t follow a traditional path to the top – and she’s not shy about saying so.
Now Group CFO at Rohlik Group, Vineta shares the unfiltered story behind her rise, from teaching piano and side-trading during uni, to leading billion-euro businesses and rewriting what it means to lead in finance.
This episode is packed with bold moves, real career talk, and the kind of lessons you don’t get in textbooks.
We cover:
🎹 How Vineta turned “random” side skills into career-defining moments
📣 What happens when you challenge your FD and go straight to the CFO
🤖 Why AI is changing the size and shape of finance teams
🍕💻🚋 And how obsessing over pizzas, laptops and trams is actually leadership
For anyone aiming higher, moving faster, or building something big – this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.
#CFOJourney #FutureOfFinance #LeadershipMindset #AIandFinance #STOIX
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:03 - Career Path: From Aspirations to Realities
05:51 - Education and Early Experiences
09:00 - Navigating the Corporate Landscape
15:09 - Strategic Career Moves
18:01 - The Transition to CFO
20:56 - Leadership and Decision Making
23:47 - Reflections on Achievements
38:43 - Exploring Capacity and Personal Growth
41:16 - The Importance of Mentorship and Support
45:06 - Leveraging AI in Finance
56:25 - The Evolving Role of CFOs in a Tech-Driven World
01:00:18 - Navigating Challenges and Building Relationships
