Adapt CFO

You can make a mistake. It happens. Own it, apologize, and fix it.

But lying is a different story.

Tim Kelly, CEO of BitOoda, explains why trust and character matter more than one deal or one trade.

If it's close to the ethical line, don't do it.

Pressure doesn’t create your habits. It reveals them.

In the latest episode of Growth Under Pressure, Tim Kelly, CEO of BitOoda explains why his organization focuses on standards, structure, training, contingency planning, tabletop exercises, and risk management. He also describes facing some of the most chaotic experiences of his career in financial markets.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts

We all have two inner wolves: one driven by ego and self-interest, and another driven by generosity, trust, and giving.

So which one wins?

The wolf you feed.

Dan Albaum shares this powerful story and explains why a giving mindset can be developed through practice and experience.

Every interaction is a choice about which mindset we strengthen.

🎙️Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts
https://www.adaptcfo.com/growth-under-pressure-podcast

Stop being so hard on yourself.

Striving for excellence is important. But don’t define yourself through the lens of someone else’s expectations.

That’s noise. Set it aside.

Know your values. Know what you’re passionate about. And have the confidence to stay true to yourself.

Dan Albaum shared this perspective in the latest episode of Growth Under Pressure as we talked about leadership, confidence, and the pressure to measure ourselves against everyone else.

In a world where social media constantly shows us what everyone else is doing, staying grounded in who you are matters more than ever.

🎙️ Watch the full conversation with Dan Albaum on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

🔗https://www.adaptcfo.com/growth-under-pressure-podcast

Ask more. Listen deeply. Stay genuinely interested in where your people are and where they want to go.

You can’t meet someone where they are until you take the time to discover where they are.

Dan Albaum shared this powerful perspective on leadership in the latest episode of Growth Under Pressure.

Great leadership isn’t always about having the answers.

Sometimes, it starts with asking better questions.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Great businesses aren’t built by numbers alone. They’re built by people.

In the latest episode of Growth Under Pressure, Eric Josovitz sits down with Dan Albaum, Co-founder and Head of Marketing at Market Impact and author of The Giving Edge, to explore how a giving mindset can shape stronger leaders, stronger teams, and stronger businesses.

They discuss the power of trust, empowerment, listening, developing talent, and creating a culture where people have the opportunity to grow. They also explore how leaders can use AI to create more time for meaningful work and why adversity can become a catalyst for growth.

For founders and CEOs, the conversation offers a different perspective on leadership: building a lasting business starts with how you invest in your people.

🎙️ Watch the latest episode of Growth Under Pressure with Dan Albaum. https://www.adaptcfo.com/growth-under-pressure-podcast

Benzinga started with one mission: level the playing field between retail traders and institutional investors.

Today, that mission has grown into three major businesses spanning advertising, subscriptions, and B2B data licensing.

Robert Checchia, CFO of Benzinga, breaks down how the company evolved and where the business stands today.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Year 2 of Growth Under Pressure starts now. 🎙️

New studio. New setup. Same focus: conversations with the people building and leading businesses.

Here’s a quick look behind the scenes.

Let’s go.

Consistency is one of the biggest parts of building a business.

You have to keep showing up, keep moving forward, and trust that the work will eventually pay off.

But just as important: don’t be too hard on yourself.

I talked about this and a lot more when I joined Chad Carden on his podcast, The Chad Carden Podcast.

It was a great conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, building teams, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.

🎙️ Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

🔗 https://youtu.be/7IsiyHVKMeo?si=wSPNWpnPw9HM6HA5

In a world obsessed with AI, automation, and efficiency, what is a CFO most proud of building?

For Robert Checchia, CFO of Benzinga, it wasn't an AI system or a financial model.

It was the company's people.

Robert shares why building an HR function focused on identifying, developing, and retaining great talent became one of his proudest accomplishments.

His philosophy is simple: put the best people in the right roles, develop them, and get everyone rowing in the same direction.

Watch the full episode of Growth Under Pressure on YouTube, or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.