Archive - The First Operator

The First Operator Mindset

Startups reward initiative, not rule following.

Jul 1 •

June 2025

What Startups Got Right About CFOs... and Enterprises Are Just Learning

How startup finance leaders became the blueprint for modern CFOs

Jun 27 •

Why You Still Need to Learn SQL in the Age of AI

AI can write queries but it won't replace understanding.

Jun 24 •

How to Actually Measure Your Sales Team

From inputs to impact: how to actually measure what matters

Jun 20 •

Don’t Botch Your First Numbers Hire

Most companies hire an analyst. What they need is a thought partner.

Jun 17 •

The Case Against Templates

Jun 13 •

Every Analyst Is a Finance Analyst

The best analysts today don’t just report metrics. They drive decisions. Across every team. That’s what makes them great operators.

Jun 10 •

Who to Hire First in Finance

Hint: not an accountant

Jun 6 •

Why Measure Anything If You're Crushing It?

The best time to build your measurement process is before you need it.

Jun 3 •

May 2025

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