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1063: From Banking to Building: One Leader’s Shift to Operations | Eugene Wong, CFO, Clara Analytics
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It was shortly after Eugene Wong exited the banking world to advance into a senior operations role that he realized the importance of a holistic view. At one meeting, he uncovered a disconnect between product and sales teams that threatened a strategic initiative. By stepping in and aligning priorities, he emerged as a “quarterback,” bridging perspectives and clarifying responsibilities.
This revelation set the tone for Wong’s career journey. Originally honing his financial acumen at Silicon Valley Bank, he gained close exposure to startup ecosystems and leveraged finance transactions. Later, he pursued an MBA, joined Goldman Sachs to build on transactional capabilities, and returned to Silicon Valley Bank in a senior role. Ultimately, he stepped into the fast-paced realm of growth-stage companies, seeking to become a true financial operator.
Today, Wong serves as CFO of Clara Analytics, where he orchestrates data-driven decision-making and fosters cross-functional collaboration. “You can’t stay behind spreadsheets,” Wong tells us, “you have to understand what each team does day in and day out.” By meeting regularly with department leads, he seeks to position finance as a trusted partner rather than a distant overseer.
Wong credits his “big-picture” focus for sharpening his resource allocation. “Anytime you spend money or time in one place,” Wong tells us, “you’re making a bet you can’t place elsewhere.”
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1063: From Banking to Building: One Leader’s Shift to Operations | Eugene Wong, CFO, Clara Analytics
Manage episode 461237601 series 1039141
It was shortly after Eugene Wong exited the banking world to advance into a senior operations role that he realized the importance of a holistic view. At one meeting, he uncovered a disconnect between product and sales teams that threatened a strategic initiative. By stepping in and aligning priorities, he emerged as a “quarterback,” bridging perspectives and clarifying responsibilities.
This revelation set the tone for Wong’s career journey. Originally honing his financial acumen at Silicon Valley Bank, he gained close exposure to startup ecosystems and leveraged finance transactions. Later, he pursued an MBA, joined Goldman Sachs to build on transactional capabilities, and returned to Silicon Valley Bank in a senior role. Ultimately, he stepped into the fast-paced realm of growth-stage companies, seeking to become a true financial operator.
Today, Wong serves as CFO of Clara Analytics, where he orchestrates data-driven decision-making and fosters cross-functional collaboration. “You can’t stay behind spreadsheets,” Wong tells us, “you have to understand what each team does day in and day out.” By meeting regularly with department leads, he seeks to position finance as a trusted partner rather than a distant overseer.
Wong credits his “big-picture” focus for sharpening his resource allocation. “Anytime you spend money or time in one place,” Wong tells us, “you’re making a bet you can’t place elsewhere.”
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