Investing in Innovation: CFO Will Heyburn on Taking BLADE to New Heights

12/06/23 • 35 min

From investor to public company CFO, BLADE's Will Heyburn shares his path to the selective role of leading a finance team from the private markets through an IPO and beyond.

In this episode of The Modern CFO, Will unpacks BLADE's unique evolution from passenger transportation to a leading medical organ transport provider and why they continue to focus on direct communication, data-driven decision-making, and building a customer-centric culture.

Will and host Andrew Seski discuss the intricate balance between risk management, client satisfaction, and staying adaptable, especially as a technology platform within the aviation industry.

Listen in for more secrets to BLADE's success and valuable lessons for aspiring CFOs navigating the future of technology within their own companies.

Want to give BLADLE a try? Listeners can use Will's promo code* available towards the end of the episode!

*Terms and conditions may apply

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Connect with Will Heyburn on LinkedIn
Connect with Andrew Seski on LinkedIn
Learn more about BLADE on their website

From investor to public company CFO, BLADE's Will Heyburn shares his path to the selective role of leading a finance team from the private markets through an IPO and beyond.

Will and host Andrew Seski discuss the intricate balance between risk management, client satisfaction, and staying adaptable, especially as a technology platform within the aviation industry.

Listen in for more secrets to BLADE's success and valuable lessons for aspiring CFOs navigating the future of technology within their own companies.

Want to give BLADLE a try? Listeners can use Will's promo code* available towards the end of the episode!

*Terms and conditions may apply

Show Links

Connect with Will Heyburn on LinkedIn
Connect with Andrew Seski on LinkedIn
Learn more about BLADE on their website

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