Devin Harris, CFO and manager director of Brazos River South Devon, discusses his extensive experience at GE and his transition to founding Brazos, a firm focusing on early-stage to Series C companies.

He emphasizes the importance of product-market fit and sustainable growth, cautioning against rapid expansion without solid fundamentals.

Harris highlighted the role of fractional CFOs in providing strategic support and the necessity for CFOs to be versatile and operationally educated.

He also stresses the importance of clear, concise communication, especially when presenting to boards. Finally, he advises emerging CFOs to seek diverse experiences and take on challenging roles for growth.