Personal Hypergrowth: Tipalti’s Sarah Spoja and Evolving as a CFO from Seed to IPO

In this podcast, Sarah Spoja, CFO of Tipalti, shares her insights on mergers and acquisitions, managing rapid growth, and the changing responsibilities of the CFO. She discusses her approach to prioritizing external relationships, stressing the value of building deep connections rather than just superficial networking. Spoja also emphasizes the need to keep employee morale high during acquisitions and notes the shift in CFO roles from general oversight to strategic influence. The conversation explores the growing sales responsibilities of CFOs, the importance of effective time management, and the challenges of scaling a company while ensuring clear communication.