Relationship Building: The Key to Career Success with Rachel Bell
In this episode of Tone from the Top, we dive deep into the transformative career journey of a leader who has navigated some of the most complex transactions and mergers in the business world. From a memorable encounter with Richard Branson to leading key internal audit and controller roles, our guest shares how they helped guide companies like Airbnb and Virgin America through challenging transitions, including scaling for IPO and merger integration with Alaska Airlines.
Rachel offers valuable reflections on leadership, including the importance of servant leadership, managing internal relationships, and the power of co-sourcing to build effective teams. She discusses nurturing relationships with boards and CFOs, as well as advice for those looking to scale their leadership impact.
From Uber IPO to $1B AI Fundraise: Josh's Secrets to Success
In this episode of Tone from the Top, I sit down with Josh Waldron, the former Controller at Uber who played a pivotal role during their IPO. Now at ScaleAI, Josh shares his expertise on leading major financial transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, and how he helped scale operations at Uber.
Discover the key lessons Josh learned from implementing Oracle during Uber’s rapid growth, and how automation and cashflow management are driving ScaleAI’s success today. Whether you're navigating an IPO, scaling your business, or looking to optimize back-office operations through automation, this episode is packed with actionable insights for financial leaders and executives.
Tune in to learn from Josh's experience, from Uber’s IPO journey to scaling operations at one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the AI space.
Cyber Odyssey: From Hacking to Entrepreneurship with Matt Devost
Learn about cybersecurity from the master himself, Matt Devost. I am honored to speak with Matt, who pioneered the cybersecurity industry when he was the first to hack his way onto an aircraft carrier. He revolutionized red teaming — to give an example of what this means, his team created money (yes, actual money) to deposit into their client's bank account, so they could then steal it, to prove where they had vulnerabilities. This even impressed Accenture, who bought his company and asked him to lead their global cyber defense practice. Matt is a serial entrepreneur, currently the CEO & Co-Founder of OODA, holds several board director and advisory positions, and is an active early-stage investor and founder of the Hack Factory start-up studio.
Philippa Girling: Leading Change with Authenticity and Diversity
In this episode, my guest Philippa Girling, shares her experiences driving impactful change as a risk management professional and a leader in creating diverse and inclusive spaces.