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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 1H 38M

Episode 3: Why Curiosity Is the Most Underrated Skill in Finance

from The CFO Review Podcast · host Paul Lynch, CEO of Centage

Finance leaders don't earn a seat at the table by having all the answers.They earn it by asking better questions.In Episode 3 of The CFO Review, Paul Lynch sits down with Peter Pixton, CFO of Plus One Robotics, to discuss an unconventional journey from molecular biology to Fortune 20 finance, Rackspace, healthcare, and robotics.Together, they explore:Why curiosity is a finance leader's greatest advantageHow to make the leap from analyst to strategic CFOLessons from AT&T, Rackspace, and AI-driven roboticsWhy taking calculated risks matters more than waiting for perfect dataHow AI will reshape the future of financeIf you're an FP&A professional, Controller, Finance Director, or aspiring CFO, this conversation is packed with practical lessons you can apply today.The CFO Review — bi-weekly conversations with finance leaders who've already made the jump.👉 Subscribe for new episodes 🔔

Finance leaders don't earn a seat at the table by having all the answers.They earn it by asking better questions.In Episode 3 of The CFO Review, Paul Lynch sits down with Peter Pixton, CFO of Plus One Robotics, to discuss an unconventional journey from molecular biology to Fortune 20 finance, Rackspace, healthcare, and robotics.Together, they explore:Why curiosity is a finance leader's greatest advantageHow to make the leap from analyst to strategic CFOLessons from AT&T, Rackspace, and AI-driven roboticsWhy taking calculated risks matters more than waiting for perfect dataHow AI will reshape the future of financeIf you're an FP&A professional, Controller, Finance Director, or aspiring CFO, this conversation is packed with practical lessons you can apply today.The CFO Review — bi-weekly conversations with finance leaders who've already made the jump.👉 Subscribe for new episodes 🔔

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