Podcast

Run the Numbers

Author: CJ Gustafson
Feed episode count: 306
Official site: https://mostlymetrics.com/
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/10e7a9a40/podcast/rss
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Summary

Run the Numbers is a business podcast about financial metrics and business models for CFOs, aspiring CFOs, finance leaders, and ambitious people operating tech startups. Hosted by CJ Gustafson, CFO and writer of Mostly Metrics, the show shares lessons, frameworks, and operator insights from the trenches as a tech exec. Think of it as a playbook for the things CJ wishes he knew earlier in his career, covering SaaS metrics, annual budgeting, forecasting, headcount, equity, dilution, fundraising, and the decisions that drive performance and growth.

Episodes

Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

The Four Stages of World-Class FP&A with Datadog’s AJ Ljubich

Duration seconds: 3467
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/The-Four-Stages-of-World-Class-FPA-with-Datadogs-AJ-Ljubich-e3mb650

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Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

Dave McClure and Aman Verjee on Angel Investing at Scale, 500 Startups, and Practical VC

Duration seconds: 3659
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Dave-McClure-and-Aman-Verjee-on-Angel-Investing-at-Scale--500-Startups--and-Practical-VC-e3lu2ut

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

Cumberland Farms S-1 Breakdown: Fuel, Snacks, and Debt

Duration seconds: 2198
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Cumberland-Farms-S-1-Breakdown-Fuel--Snacks--and-Debt-e3m4rb0

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

Token Economics, AI ROI, and the Future of Investment Banking with Rahul Rekhi

Duration seconds: 3591
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Token-Economics--AI-ROI--and-the-Future-of-Investment-Banking-with-Rahul-Rekhi-e3lptjj

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

Jersey Mike’s S-1 Breakdown: How a $4.2B Sandwich Machine Works

Duration seconds: 1706
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Jersey-Mikes-S-1-Breakdown-How-a-4-2B-Sandwich-Machine-Works-e3lrbtj

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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

The CFO Who Was “Ill Equipped” to Save Lehman Brothers

Duration seconds: 2774
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/The-CFO-Who-Was-Ill-Equipped-to-Save-Lehman-Brothers-e3lja8j

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

How Finance Teams Are Actually Using AI | Opendoor, Datadog, PwC

Duration seconds: 2377
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/How-Finance-Teams-Are-Actually-Using-AI--Opendoor--Datadog--PwC-e3lhqpd

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Lime’s S-1 Breakdown: The $1.8B Scooter IPO

Duration seconds: 2597
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Limes-S-1-Breakdown-The-1-8B-Scooter-IPO-e3l8a2c

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

How Confluent’s CFO Runs Planning, Pricing, and Prioritization

Duration seconds: 2654
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/How-Confluents-CFO-Runs-Planning--Pricing--and-Prioritization-e3kneqk

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Salesforce Paid $2.1 Billion for His Company: Meet the CFO Who Made it Happen

Duration seconds: 2331
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Salesforce-Paid-2-1-Billion-for-His-Company-Meet-the-CFO-Who-Made-it-Happen-e3kimsr

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

SoundCloud CFO Dan Bettes on Marketplace Liquidity, Music, and Forecasting

Duration seconds: 2447
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/SoundCloud-CFO-Dan-Bettes-on-Marketplace-Liquidity--Music--and-Forecasting-e3kh1t8

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Bending Spoons S1: How Italy's Software Acquirer Built a $20B Empire From the Discount Rack

Duration seconds: 2155
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Bending-Spoons-S1-How-Italys-Software-Acquirer-Built-a-20B-Empire-From-the-Discount-Rack-e3kkk07

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Vercel's CFO Marten Abrahamsen: Move Fast or Fall Behind

Duration seconds: 3222
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Vercels-CFO-Marten-Abrahamsen-Move-Fast-or-Fall-Behind-e3kc005

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

A CFO Explains Stock Exchanges

Duration seconds: 2238
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/A-CFO-Explains-Stock-Exchanges-e3ka7su

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Zapier's CFO on Closing the Books in 5 Days, AI Hiring Bars, and M&A Discipline

Duration seconds: 2988
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Zapiers-CFO-on-Closing-the-Books-in-5-Days--AI-Hiring-Bars--and-MA-Discipline-e3k1bls

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Navan CFO Aurélien Nolf on Resource Allocation, IR, and AI in Finance

Duration seconds: 2987
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Navan-CFO-Aurlien-Nolf-on-Resource-Allocation--IR--and-AI-in-Finance-e3k03di

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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

SpaceX Is Going Public: Here's Everything You Need to Know

Duration seconds: 2547
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/SpaceX-Is-Going-Public-Heres-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-e3jnm7u

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

5 Ways CFOs Can Build a Better Sales Engine with Paul Stansik

Duration seconds: 2561
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/5-Ways-CFOs-Can-Build-a-Better-Sales-Engine-with-Paul-Stansik-e3jeisv

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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Figure CFO Macrina Kgil on Blockchain Lending, Stablecoins, and IPOs

Duration seconds: 3169
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Figure-CFO-Macrina-Kgil-on-Blockchain-Lending--Stablecoins--and-IPOs-e3jd1rb

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Cerebras IPO: S1 Breakdown - The Giant Chip, the OpenAI Deal, and the $24B Backlog

Duration seconds: 2800
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Cerebras-IPO-S1-Breakdown---The-Giant-Chip--the-OpenAI-Deal--and-the-24B-Backlog-e3jb264

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

The Investor Behind Warby Parker, Harry’s, and the Psychology of Consumer Growth | David Bell

Duration seconds: 3656
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/The-Investor-Behind-Warby-Parker--Harrys--and-the-Psychology-of-Consumer-Growth--David-Bell-e3j4k5u

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Inside Mostly Media: The Team Behind Run the Numbers

Duration seconds: 3190
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Inside-Mostly-Media-The-Team-Behind-Run-the-Numbers-e3j0lld

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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

Diamonds, De Beers, and the Death of Artificial Scarcity | A CFO Explains Diamonds

Duration seconds: 1619
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Diamonds--De-Beers--and-the-Death-of-Artificial-Scarcity--A-CFO-Explains-Diamonds-e3iorm8

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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

The North Face Former CFO: How Finance Builds Iconic Brands

Duration seconds: 3080
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/The-North-Face-Former-CFO-How-Finance-Builds-Iconic-Brands-e3ie3cn

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

How Great Deals Are Found, Evaluated, and Won | PSG’s Chris Nesbitt

Duration seconds: 3274
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/How-Great-Deals-Are-Found--Evaluated--and-Won--PSGs-Chris-Nesbitt-e3iaeuu

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Why Health Tech Doesn’t Operate Like SaaS | Manu Diwakar, CFO of Virta Health

Duration seconds: 3257
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Why-Health-Tech-Doesnt-Operate-Like-SaaS--Manu-Diwakar--CFO-of-Virta-Health-e3i317n

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Inside Figma’s Financial Playbook with CFO Praveer Melwani

Duration seconds: 2789
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Inside-Figmas-Financial-Playbook-with-CFO-Praveer-Melwani-e3hvn0e

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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

Wealthfront’s CFO on Automation, Compounding Growth, and Going Public

Duration seconds: 3222
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Wealthfronts-CFO-on-Automation--Compounding-Growth--and-Going-Public-e3hnsui

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

How Strategic CFOs Get It Wrong

Duration seconds: 3165
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/How-Strategic-CFOs-Get-It-Wrong-e3hkf2l

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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

CFO Explains: The Rise of Secondaries and the Death of the IPO Path

Duration seconds: 2284
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/CFO-Explains-The-Rise-of-Secondaries-and-the-Death-of-the-IPO-Path-e3heako

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Fanatics CFO on CAC, LTV, and Capital Allocation Across Verticals

Duration seconds: 2694
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Fanatics-CFO-on-CAC--LTV--and-Capital-Allocation-Across-Verticals-e3hadbd

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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

AI Pricing and the Hidden Growth Lever Most CFOs Ignore

Duration seconds: 3322
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/AI-Pricing-and-the-Hidden-Growth-Lever-Most-CFOs-Ignore-e3gvt1n

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

What It Takes to Go Public Today | Inside the IPO Process with RBC’s Federico Acabbi

Duration seconds: 3398
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/What-It-Takes-to-Go-Public-Today--Inside-the-IPO-Process-with-RBCs-Federico-Acabbi-e3gl8rc

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

The Anatomy of Financial Bubbles | Lessons From 200 Years of Market Panic

Duration seconds: 3338
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/The-Anatomy-of-Financial-Bubbles--Lessons-From-200-Years-of-Market-Panic-e3gjq2u

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Mar 16, 2026 · not_requested

Marketplace Economics | Faire CFO Jason Lee

Duration seconds: 3788
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Marketplace-Economics--Faire-CFO-Jason-Lee-e3gdop7

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Mar 12, 2026 · not_requested

Blockchain.com CFO on How Crypto Exchanges Actually Make Money

Duration seconds: 2679
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Blockchain-com-CFO-on-How-Crypto-Exchanges-Actually-Make-Money-e3gaf8g

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

Venture Debt Explained: How Startup Lending Actually Works | Marshall Hawks

Duration seconds: 3339
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Venture-Debt-Explained-How-Startup-Lending-Actually-Works--Marshall-Hawks-e3g2ehb

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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

How Superhuman Structures Its Analytics Team | Chris Byington

Duration seconds: 3409
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/How-Superhuman-Structures-Its-Analytics-Team--Chris-Byington-e3fv3vb

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Mar 2, 2026 · not_requested

The Economics of Marketplaces: Take Rates, Middlemen, and Power

Duration seconds: 3033
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/The-Economics-of-Marketplaces-Take-Rates--Middlemen--and-Power-e3fnml5

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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

The $150B Secondary Market and the Future of Venture Liquidity | Mike Jung

Duration seconds: 3463
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/The-150B-Secondary-Market-and-the-Future-of-Venture-Liquidity--Mike-Jung-e3fk7k1

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Feb 23, 2026 · not_requested

Minted’s CFO: Half the Year Happens in One Month

Duration seconds: 3688
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cjgustafson222/episodes/Minteds-CFO-Half-the-Year-Happens-in-One-Month-e3fcrd4

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