Why the Best CFOs Are Master Storytellers with Luigi Testa, Chief Financial Officer at LinkSquares
February 4, 2025
In this episode of CFO Weekly, Luigi Testa, Chief Financial Officer at LinkSquares, joins Megan Weis to dive into the intricacies of growth stage software, the challenges of raising capital, and operating these types of businesses. Luigi also shares insights on the importance of storytelling in finance and how AI is revolutionizing legal tech.
With a robust background in venture capital and private equity-backed tech companies, Luigi has sharpened his expertise in scaling businesses and navigating the complexities of financial management. His leadership was recognized when he was named one of Boston Business Journal's 2023 CFO of the Year honorees. Before LinkSquares, he held significant roles at companies such as Building Engines, Rapid7, Nanigans, Rapid7, and Acquia.
In this episode, we discuss:
Luigi's journey in the tech and finance sectors
How understanding the narrative behind the numbers is crucial for effective communication within a company
Insights on transitioning from a variable revenue model to a SaaS model
Fundraising strategies for growth-stage companies
In this episode of CFO Weekly, Luigi Testa, Chief Financial Officer at LinkSquares, joins Megan Weis to dive into the intricacies of growth stage software, the challenges of raising capital, and operating these types of businesses. Luigi also shares insights on the importance of storytelling in finance and how AI is revolutionizing legal tech.
With a robust background in venture capital and private equity-backed tech companies, Luigi has sharpened his expertise in scaling businesses and navigating the complexities of financial management. His leadership was recognized when he was named one of Boston Business Journal's 2023 CFO of the Year honorees. Before LinkSquares, he held significant roles at companies such as Building Engines, Rapid7, Nanigans, Rapid7, and Acquia.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Luigi's journey in the tech and finance sectors
- How understanding the narrative behind the numbers is crucial for effective communication within a company
- Insights on transitioning from a variable revenue model to a SaaS model
- Fundraising strategies for growth-stage companies
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