{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6498e4e826bdf30011c9a90e/65279557d5cc0400126dc113?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Secret to Slack's Early Success & $27 Billion Acquisition: A Conversation with Slack’s First CFO","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6498e4e826bdf30011c9a90e/1697092938939-5a377a3e12707547899b2a53be91eecf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We all know Slack today as the productivity &amp; messaging app that has revolutionized the way we work.</p><p><br></p><p>But how many of us actually know how Slack grew to become the global household name worth over $27 billion?</p><p><br></p><p>In our fifth episode of the #CFOTalks Podcast, we had the great opportunity to speak with Allen Shim, former CFO of Slack.</p><p><br></p><p>Joining as one of the first 20 employees at Slack, Allen has played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s growth since the beginning, past IPO and through acquisition.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Allen shares</p><ul><li>Key lessons from his past experiences and why he wanted to \"do it right\" with Slack</li><li>His insider journey while scaling Slack from 20 to a 2,500+ strong global team</li><li>His future views on unlocking APAC’s startup ecosystem and market potential</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Don’t miss the insights here - https://aspireapp.com/blog/episode-5-slack</p><p><br></p><p>#CFOConnect #Podcast</p>","author_name":"Aspire"}