From Immigrant Roots to Tech Industry Leadership: Elena Gomez's Journey to Becoming a CFO

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "JEFA Mode Live" with host Rocio von Nierop, CEO and Co-Founder of Latinas in Tech. In this launch episode, Rocio interviews Elena Gomez, the accomplished CFO of Toast. An influential Latina in the tech industry, Elena paints a vivid picture of her upbringing in a Spanish-speaking household, her rise through the corporate ranks, and the invaluable life lessons she learned along the way. Tune in to discover how her grandfather ignited her passion for finance and how Elena imparts her strong work ethic to her daughters.Elena's wisdom doesn't stop with her personal narrative. She takes us through her career journey in the tech industry, illustrating the significance of intellectual curiosity, stepping out of comfort zones, and the impact of a mentor who genuinely believes in your potential. Imagine battling imposter syndrome yet choosing to trust in your past achievements. We learn from Elena that finance is a pivotal part of tech companies, debunking the misconception that these companies only require technical roles.Find Elena on Linkedin and Twitter.-About Latinas in Tech Latinas in Tech is a non-profit organization with the mission to connect, support and empower Latina women working in technology through professional development, mentorship, and recruiting. Learn more about our organization at https://latinasintech.org/.🫶 Become a LiT Member: https://latinasintech.org/member/register🫶 Donate to Latinas in Tech: https://latinasintech.org/donate🫶 LiT Shop: https://latinas-in-tech.myshopify.com/FOLLOW LiT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  Twitter   |   TikTok   |   YouTube   |  Slack   | Facebook Group -About Latinas in Tech Latinas in Tech is a non-profit organization with the mission to connect, support and empower Latina women working in technology through professional development, mentorship, and recruiting. Learn more about our organization at https://latinasintech.org/. 🫶 Become a LiT Member: https://latinasintech.org/member/register🫶 Donate to Latinas in Tech: https://latinasintech.org/donate🫶 LiT Shop: https://latinas-in-tech.myshopify.com/ FOLLOW LiT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  Twitter   |   TikTok   |   YouTube   |  Slack   | Facebook Group