The 10x Finance Podcast - by Aleph

The 10x Finance Podcast features sharp, 15-minute conversations with finance leaders from high-growth startups and the investment world. We dive into the real challenges of scaling — from managing cash flow and fundraising to building agile FP&A functions and aligning finance with strategy.Each episode delivers real-world insights and actionable takeaways to help finance professionals stay sharp and ahead of the curve — brought to you by Aleph, the FP&A platform built for modern finance teams.

The 10x Finance Podcast - by Aleph is a business podcast hosted by Aleph, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Aleph hosts The 10x Finance Podcast - by Aleph, a business show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Finance roles are changing drastically - with Gabby Marasco

  May 13, 202614 minS0

  <p>Finance roles are changing drastically, and the teams that aren't adapting are about to feel it.</p><p>In this episode of The 10x Finance Podcast, Albert Gozzi sits down with Gabriella Marasco, Director of FP&A at Applause, to dig into what's actually different about running finance in 2025. The short version: finance is moving from buyer to builder. Spreadsheets aren't going anywhere (70% of businesses, including some $100B ARR ones, still live in them), but the layer on top is being rebuilt by finance teams themselves.</p><p>Gabby walks through what that looks like in practice: running 20+ pricing...

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  Episode #11

  Alignment is completely overrated - with Taylor Otstot

  Apr 30, 202615 minS0

  <p>Most finance teams treat alignment as the finish line. Taylor Otstot, VP of Finance at Dashlane, argues it's the wrong goal entirely. In this episode, Taylor unpacks why "getting everyone to nod" is one of the most expensive mistakes finance teams make, how buried dissent surfaces right after the budget locks, and a simple technique he learned from a former CEO to force honest signal out of any room: the "no sevens allowed" confidence poll.</p><p>Albert and Taylor dig into when to let a six stand, when to push for an eight, how finance leaders train stakeholders...

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  Episode #10

  Not all cash burn is created equal - with Diya Sagar

  Apr 23, 202615 minS0

  <p>Every venture-backed startup burns cash. The question is whether that burn is an investment or a slow walk toward bankruptcy.</p><p>In this episode of The 10x Finance Podcast, Albert Gozzi sits down with Diya Sagar, CFO at AWA Studios, to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in startup finance: the difference between good cash burn and bad cash burn.</p><p>Diya shares the framework she uses to evaluate spend, how to tell the two apart on a cash flow statement (spoiler: you can't, fully), where most teams go wrong on marketing budget, and how...

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  Episode #9

  AI's role in transforming finance - with Chris Mossa

  Feb 10, 202615 minS0

  <p>In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠the 10x Finance Podcast⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Albert Gozzi⁠⁠⁠ and Chris Mossa discuss the evolving role of AI in finance, particularly its impact on financial modeling and the importance of human oversight. They explore the challenges of integrating AI into financial workflows, the significance of effective prompting, and the balance between learning and scaling in finance. The conversation also touches on the future of finance roles as storytelling becomes increasingly vital in the industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Aleph at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.getaleph.com/⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p>00:00 Introduction to Graphite and AI in Finance01:11 The Impact...

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  Episode #8

  How SaaS pricing is about to change - with Johnnie Walker

  Jan 29, 202620 minS0

  <p>In this episode of ⁠⁠the 10x Finance Podcast⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Albert Gozzi⁠⁠ and Jonnie Walker discuss the evolving landscape of finance, particularly in relation to SaaS pricing models and the challenges of forecasting revenue in a usage-based world. They explore the complexities of financial projections, the role of finance teams as buyers, and the importance of change management in adopting new tools. The conversation highlights the exciting yet challenging times in finance, driven by technological advancements and shifting market dynamics.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p>00:00 Introduction to Modern Finance Challenges02:52 The Evolution of SaaS Pricing Models05:45 Forecasting Revenue in a Usage-Based Wo...

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