198. Navigating Hypergrowth and Volatility with Byron Cowie

Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro sits down with Byron Cowie, Director of Finance at Elliptic and former Head of Reporting and Control at Luno, to discuss his incredible journey across two innovative fintech companies. Tune in as Byron shares his experiences in scaling teams, managing volatility, and navigating the world of crypto exchanges.Key topics covered in this episode:Byron's transition from traditional finance roles to scaling Luno, a global crypto exchangeThe importance of the right hires, scalable finance systems, and the challenge of maintaining financial controlHow Byron and the Luno team navigated the volatile nature of the crypto marketBuilding effective controls, team onboarding, and communication strategies Byron’s move to blockchain analytics, focusing on how his experiences at Luno have shaped his approach in his new role.Links mentioned: Byron's Linkedin Learn more about EllipticByron's Book Recommendation: In Math We Trust By Simon DingleExplore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.Subscribe to our Podcast!