Leading with Innovation: How Shayne Kuhaneck Leverages Technology to Elevate Finance

In this Becoming Better short-form conversation, Jesse sits down with Shayne Kuhaneck, Sr. Vice President of Finance of Fanatics Betting and Gaming and one of StartupExperts’ 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025. Shayne shares his remarkable career journey — from serving on a nuclear submarine in the U.S. Navy, to technical leadership roles at the Financial Accounting Standards Board, to navigating the fast-moving world of tech at Meta, and now helping build a true startup environment inside Fanatics Betting & Gaming. Together, they explore Shayne’s passion for travel, his commitment to continuous learning, and how adopting technology can unlock more strategic thinking and team development. Shayne also reflects on meaningful lessons from his career, including the power of over-communication, relationship-building, and bringing others along during times of change. This episode offers insightful perspectives on leadership, adaptability, and how finance professionals can evolve in a rapidly changing world.