Even though this article is about the role of the CFO in leading the company and fostering a positive “corporate culture,” I think it also applies to the “founder” of a particular business.

For example, the article discusses that CFOs have a responsibility to “foster collaboration,” “sit alongside [the] product development team,” and, ultimately, to “create a culture that inspires.” The “CFO” described in this article is thus very similar to an entrepreneur. Just like CFOs, an entrepreneur also has these responsibilities in addition to managing finances. An entrepreneur is often the CFO, CEO, and COO all wrapped up into one person.

Notably, as well, the article discusses “archaic leadership approaches” of the CFO who only focuses on crunching numbers. We’ve talked at length about the changing definition of an “entrepreneur,” and it’s interesting that it’s not simply one position that has been developing over time, but companies as a whole that are evolving.