The New CFO Is A Changemaker In The Age Of AI

The only money coming in was from founder and CEO Elon Musk himself. "Those were the dark, dark days," Ahuja recalled later. Ahuja safely steered one of Silicon Valley's most audacious technology ventures not just through the ensuing cash crisis but also through a hugely successful IPO two years later. That feat speaks not just of Ahuja's talents, but also of the highly strategic role most CFOs play at technology companies today. The ultimate proof point of that thesis: After retiring from Tesla in 2015, Ahuja was asked to return in 2018 for a second stint as finance chief, and to try to work his magic once again, as Tesla faces more challenges with cash management and mounting production issues.