Running a Company Like It Could Go Public Tomorrow with CFO Chad Gold

In this episode of the "Run the Numbers" podcast, CJ interviews Chad Gold, CFO at Full Story, about capital markets, pricing models, and finance strategy. Chad discusses why companies are staying private longer, the shifting IPO landscape, and the rise of private credit. He also shares insights on pricing models, sales incentives, and the importance of aligning them with company strategy. Chad emphasizes the need to run a company as if it could go public, regardless of its current status, and shares operational lessons from his early career in retail. The episode also touches on the current software stack at Full Story, balancing work and family, and the importance of trusting one's intuition in decision-making.