Toast CFO leans into tactical investments for market share
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
“As CFO it’s my role to make sure I take the strategy and paint the picture with numbers,” Elena Gomez said.
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CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
“As CFO it’s my role to make sure I take the strategy and paint the picture with numbers,” Elena Gomez said.
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