Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets
The accounting profession is in a state of flux. With a shocking number leaving the industry and fewer students opting to major in Accounting, it's clear that change is needed — and fast. Hosted by FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire, inactive CPA, Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets explores the modern accounting landscape to identify how to uplift the profession, ways in which leaders can evolve operations to empower employees, and highlights individuals making material impacts in finance and accounting.
Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets
Marine Veteran Josh Glover on Leadership and Driving Success at FloQast
In the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Mike sits down with Josh Glover, President and Chief Revenue Officer at FloQast. Josh, a decorated veteran, shares his riveting journey from serving four combat tours as a Marine and, later, special operations team commander with MARSOC’s 2d Marine Raider Battalion, to becoming a key leader in the tech industry, first with nCino, and now, with FloQast.
Josh discusses his transition into the corporate world, starting at nCino as an individual contributor and helping grow the company into a global, NASDAQ-listed organization. He also delves into his decision to join FloQast, his vision for the future of the company, and why he believes accountants are so key for business success.
Key Takeaways:
- Josh's experience in the Marines, including four combat tours
- Medically retiring from the military due to wounds received during his last deployment
- Transitioning into tech and joining nCino as the 23rd employee
- Contributing to nCino's growth into a global, NASDAQ-listed organization
- Reasons for joining FloQast and his goals for the company
- Insights on leadership and empowering employees
- Strategies for driving growth and innovation at FloQast
- Personal reflections on challenges faced and lessons learned
- How military experience has influenced his leadership style
- Future outlook for FloQast under Josh's leadership
