Imagine you’ve spent the better part of two decades as a CFO at one of the largest companies in the world. Then, you find a great opportunity in a startup. Could you handle the transition?  This week’s guest doesn’t have to imagine. Joel Krutz did just that for a chance to help make the world more sustainable, while still providing value for shareholders, as Chief Financial Officer at Crown Electrokinetics (NASDAQ: CRKN). He joins the show to share the lessons he’s learned from the experience. In this episode, we discuss: - What compelled Joel to make the transition - How an SEC-traded startup requires a CFO who is part engineer, part artist - How Joel thinks about hiring  - The role of empathy plays in success as a startup CFO For more interviews from the CFO Weekly podcast, check us out on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!  Presented by Personiv  https://insights.personiv.com/cfo-weekly