Insights from an Investment Banker

In this episode of The Potentia Playbook for CFOs, Dominique sits down with Mose Adigun, Investment Banker at J.P. Morgan and EMEA Tech M&A lead, to explore what truly differentiates CFOs in the eyes of investors. From preparing for fundraises and M&A to navigating heightened scrutiny in today’s market, Mose shares how data integrity, clarity of narrative, and operational grip underpin investor confidence.They discuss the growing importance of granular input metrics over headline outputs, how to be “ambitious but defensible” in forecasting, and why growth still drives valuation, albeit with a sharper focus on path to profitability. The episode also examines the CEO–CFO dynamic, evolving expectations around ESG and AI, and the leadership behaviours that help finance leaders build credibility, influence, and long-term trust.