From Piano Lessons to CFO: Vineta's No-BS Route to the Top Job - Lessons from Vineta Bajaj

Vineta Bajaj didn’t follow a traditional path to the top – and she’s not shy about saying so.Now Group CFO at Rohlik Group, Vineta shares the unfiltered story behind her rise, from teaching piano and side-trading during uni, to leading billion-euro businesses and rewriting what it means to lead in finance.This episode is packed with bold moves, real career talk, and the kind of lessons you don’t get in textbooks.We cover:🎹 How Vineta turned “random” side skills into career-defining moments📣 What happens when you challenge your FD and go straight to the CFO🤖 Why AI is changing the size and shape of finance teams🍕💻🚋 And how obsessing over pizzas, laptops and trams is actually leadershipFor anyone aiming higher, moving faster, or building something big – this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.#CFOJourney #FutureOfFinance #LeadershipMindset #AIandFinance #STOIXChapters:00:00 - Introduction03:03 - Career Path: From Aspirations to Realities05:51 - Education and Early Experiences09:00 - Navigating the Corporate Landscape15:09 - Strategic Career Moves18:01 - The Transition to CFO20:56 - Leadership and Decision Making23:47 - Reflections on Achievements38:43 - Exploring Capacity and Personal Growth41:16 - The Importance of Mentorship and Support45:06 - Leveraging AI in Finance56:25 - The Evolving Role of CFOs in a Tech-Driven World01:00:18 - Navigating Challenges and Building Relationships