We all know Slack today as the productivity & messaging app that has revolutionized the way we work.

But how many of us actually know how Slack grew to become the global household name worth over $27 billion?

In our fifth episode of the #CFOTalks Podcast, we had the great opportunity to speak with Allen Shim, former CFO of Slack.

Joining as one of the first 20 employees at Slack, Allen has played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s growth since the beginning, past IPO and through acquisition.

In this episode, Allen shares

• Key lessons from his past experiences and why he wanted to "do it right" with Slack
• His insider journey while scaling Slack from 20 to a 2,500+ strong global team
• His future views on unlocking APAC’s startup ecosystem and market potential

Don’t miss the insights here - https://aspireapp.com/blog/episode-5-slack

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"You are constantly wearing different hats. It's not just data, but also the human relations you need to navigate."

In our fourth episode #CFOTalks, we sat down with Cho Weihao, CFO of Una Brands.

•  From the Singapore army to investment banking to leading finance at an e-commerce startup- what inspired Cho to take the leap into the tech space, and what advice does he have for others?
• How has he mastered the delicate balance between growth and profitability after a $30 million Pre-Series C round?
• What have been his biggest learnings when managing capital allocation and acquisition strategy for some of the regions' biggest direct to consumer brands including Everdesk and Ergotune?

Find out the secrets behind Una Brands’ remarkable journey in episode 4 of CFO Talks

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In our third episode of the #CFOTalks Podcast, we sat down with Jared Valarao, when he was CFO of AirAsia Philippines to deep dive into how a modern CFO thinks.

- What does a CFO of a listed airline company do to increase operating cashflow during a pandemic?

- How does a CFO steer capital resources to drive 212% YoY revenue growth in arguably one of the most volatile industries?

- How does one go from a commercial role at a FMCG company to CFO of Asia's leading low-cost airline?

Find out in episode 3 of CFO Talks.

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