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#240 Scaling from Startup to 80+ Employees: CFO Lessons in Fast Growth with Melissa Hurrington, CFO & VP of Operations, Premier Claims

GrowCFO Show · 2025-07-01 · 43 min

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.entry-img img{ display:none !important; } .single .hentry .entry-img{ display:none !important; } In this compelling episode of The GrowCFO Show, Kevin Appleby interviews Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims . The conversation explores the critical challenges and valuable lessons learned during Melissa's seven-year journey scaling Premier Claims from a four-person startup to an organization with over 80 employees and a 44,000 square foot corporate headquarters. The episode delves into Melissa's authentic leadership approach and how she has built a strong personal brand separate from her corporate identity. Melissa shares candid insights about overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, and how she has navigated the complexities of rapid organizational growth while maintaining her authentic self. Her experiences provide valuable guidance for finance leaders managing similar growth trajectories and those looking to develop their personal brand alongside their professional role.

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