Ep. 26: Raising a $32M Growth Round + the Symbiotic Relationship Between Finance & Operations

On this episode of The Backbone, I chat with Samiksha about: - Her path into technology and comparing working in large companies with fast-growing tech companies. We also chat about her international experiences in Melbourne and Auckland. - Uberflip and what it's all about. - Lessons learned from Uberflip's $32M growth financing round led by Updata Partners and what it means to balance raise process with day-to-day responsibilities as the VP Finance and Ops. - The symbiotic relationship between Finance and Operations. - The importance of the finance function at a technology company. We close things off with a quickfire round: - Your go to online resource for all things startup finance related - Your favourite productivity hack - Tech jargon that makes you cringe - The best advise you've received - One thing you don't leave the office before finishing