CNBC Changemakers and Power Players

She's a 4x CFO who took three companies public — here's how she did it

Name: She's a 4x CFO who took three companies public — here's how she did it
Uploaded: 2026-04-21T10:00:01.000Z
Duration: 30 min 2 s
Description: The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Amy Butte, a four-time CFO and Wall Street veteran who has taken three companies public.

The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Amy Butte, a four-time CFO and Wall Street veteran who has taken three companies public.

30:02

Tue, Apr 21 20266:00 AM EDT

Julia Boorstin

Christopher DiLella

Harriet Taylor

Butte talks about building her career in high-pressure moments — from IPOs to major market swings — and why discipline, preparation, and storytelling are central to how she leads. She shares lessons from her time on Wall Street, how AI is changing the game, and how her background as a college athlete still shapes her mindset today. She also gets into mentorship, building strong teams, and leading with authenticity. Plus one simple rule she lives by: "Words are free… say thank you."

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