The CFO Roadmap: From Operator to Architect Series – Coming Next Week

Welcome back to Cook’s PlayBooks, where we dive into startup leadership and operational excellence.

Next week, I’m kicking off something big: The CFO Roadmap: From Operator to Architect Series. Over three weeks, I’ll be breaking down what makes a truly great CFO - covering everything from the CFO eras, to stage-specific CFO requirements, to a never-before-published CFO Scorecarding framework.

Read the preview HERE.

I’ve been asked these questions dozens of times by founders, CEOs, VCs, and even executive recruiters:

• Do I need a CFO?
• When should I hire one?
• What makes a great CFO?
• What should I be looking for?

The answers are never one-size-fits-all. That’s why this series will unpack the full equation - who, what, when, and why - in a way that’s never been done before.

Here’s what’s coming:

?? Part 1 (March 4): The CFO Eras – A deep dive into the past, present, and future of CFO leadership, including the game-changing shift happening right now.

?? Part 2 (March 11): CFOs by Stage – Not all CFOs are created equal. Learn what works (and what doesn’t) at early, growth, and late-stage companies.

?? Part 3 (March 18): The CFO Scorecard – For the first time ever, I’m publishing my personal CFO Scorecarding framework, used for over a decade to evaluate CFO excellence.

If you’re a CFO, founder, investor, or operator, this series is for you.

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See you next week, Jim