An Audience With Patrick Dobson | CFO Q&A Session
In this session featuring a Q&A with Patrick Dobson, CFO at Sofar Sounds, gain invaluable insights from a finance professional who has a proven track record of exceptional performance and strategic financial leadership. His efforts have led to successful Series B, C and D equity financings, scaling revenue to over $20M, the acquisition of Seated and the survival of a pandemic.
Here are some key highlights from the conversation:
- Patrick discussed his career journey from qualifying as an accountant to taking on finance roles at Vice Media and Sofar Sounds.
- Patrick described navigating the shift from VC to PE backing for Sofar Sounds and the different demands that brought.
- He shared lessons learned around setting expectations with investors clearly and avoiding distractions.
- Consistency, communication, and relationship building were identified as important traits for a successful CFO.
- Patrick discussed the benefits and challenges of expanding his remit beyond core finance roles.
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