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It’s an incredible feeling when you have team alignment. Finance teams have often been seen as the "gatekeepers". Not because they want to be, but because of the tools they’ve had at their disposal. Even today, they carry the crucial responsibilities of managing financial data, ensuring compliance, and protecting the organization’s financial health. However, the lack of collaborative tools has traditionally forced finance into a gatekeeping role, controlling access to critical financial information. But the landscape is quickly evolving. We're starting to see more and more finance teams moving beyond the gatekeeping role to become enablers of innovation and collaboration across their organizations. Runway is helping drive this shift, empowering everyone—regardless of their financial expertise—to meaningfully engage with and understand their business. One of my favorite examples is Andrew Maher at Superhuman, who uses Runway to democratize finance and drive ownership among his cross-functional leaders. By providing real-time insights and accessible financial data, Andrew empowers each leader to take control of their respective business areas, leading to a more aligned, efficient, and proactive team.

Didn't think I would be part of another unboxing video after leaving e-commerce. Especially for a SaaS product like Runway! But here we are with our very first one, featuring Paul Barnhurst aka The FP&A Guy, and our exclusive launch jackets. 🧥 At Shopify, unboxing videos were a big part of how we connected with our community, whether through Milestones or Shopify Supply. These videos turned opening a product into an experience, building excitement and giving people a tangible sense of achievement. It was all about celebrating those first impressions and creating something memorable and fun. Had a blast putting these together, and it was amazing to see how our Runway community connected with this one!

Join us for an engaging webinar with special guest, Paul Barnhurst aka The FP&A Guy where we'll take a journey through the fascinating history of finance tools and explore how they have shaped the way businesses operate today. Link to register below 👇

Finance teams at cloud companies have had it relatively easy for a long time But that’s changing… Several things will make it harder: -ARR less recurring -pricing model changes -AI stuff -Potential recession -tough fundraising environment -More customer invoice writeoffs -etc And a Q&A on forecasting with Siqi Chen https://lnkd.in/gARtaQPS

What do a spreadsheet, a piece of chalk, and a clay token have in common? Throughout history, they’ve all been used as financial tools. Join our first-ever webinar, with Paul Barnhurst, The FPandA Guy, to find out more. It’s on Thursday, August 22nd at 10am PT. Here's the link to register: https://lnkd.in/gZ9qB4Q6

Values only matter if they’re actually *used*. When we’d started Runway, we had a nice set of values that everyone liked. But we didn’t talk about them enough, so they were quickly forgotten. So we took the things we say everyday, and turned those into our values instead: 1. Give a shit → We say this a lot. Anyone can do a job, but you have to be a certain kind of person to really give a shit about it – to care deeply and own the problem. Giving a shit can’t be forced. 2. Raise the bar → We want to push the boundaries of what's possible, not just be the best. We want to be the benchmark others aspire to, the standard *they* give a shit about. It’s important to get better and better, and to constantly move in the right direction. 3. Build trust → ‘Trust by default’ was one of our old values, but it’s passive. It doesn’t require any action. It can also encourage conflict avoidance because if you’re expected to trust someone, you’ll be less likely to disagree with them. ‘Building trust’ keeps people on their toes – it takes a lot of work, and it makes sure you give a shit and keep raising the bar. 4. Create clarity → Creating clarity helps us share the same vision, which helps us get aligned and move faster. Because our team already embodies these values, we have a feedback loop that makes them even more powerful. They keep becoming a deeper reflection of who we really are.

I’ll say it again and again: if I were on the outside following Runway's launch, I’d be thinking, “Damn it! I wish I were on that team.” But hell yeah! I am on that team already. Working with the smartest and kindest bunch out there✌️🚀

Oh great, Finance is back to tell us how to live our lives. Sorry we like building, and growing and scaling, while they prefer spreadsheets and numbers and being boring. How dare they be rational while we’re trying to spend our way to a strong company culture! Now you know why CFOs never get invited to happy hour! Presented by Runway, the FP&A platform for CFOs that's so understandable, even your sales bros get it. #CFOsAreNerds #LetUsLive #TakesMoneyToMakeMoney #TechLife #RunwayPartner