On 25th July 2025, PGDM Finance students from ISBR Business School — Mr. Piyanshu Bansal, Ms. Kritika Roy, and Ms. Nandini Upadhyay — proudly represented the institute at the CFO Story Club 2025 | BLR Edition, held at Courtyard by Marriott, Bengaluru. Themed “The Evolving CFO: From Number Keeper to Strategic Navigator”, this prestigious event welcomed leading CFOs, finance heads, and AI-powered fintech pioneers to explore the disruptive shifts reshaping today’s finance landscape.

Real-Time Lessons from leading CFOs

Attending CFO Story Club 2025 gave our students firsthand exposure to the next frontier of finance. Here’s what they took away:

 Strategic Exposure

• • Participated in forward-thinking sessions on AI x Finance, strategic decision-making, and managing financial volatility.

• • Witnessed how finance leaders deploy AI assistants, real-time forecasting, and automated compliance systems to improve accuracy and speed.

 Industry Networking

• • Interacted with top CFOs and senior finance executives, gaining valuable insights into industry expectations and real-world challenges.

• • Engaged in conversations around the human side of finance — leadership, adaptability, and talent development.

Sessions That Reshaped Perspective

Some sessions left a lasting impression on both intellect and ambition:

How CFOs Handle Chaos

From cash crises to career crossroads, this panel detailed real-time strategies deployed in high-pressure situations, highlighting how today’s CFO must be agile and resilient.

 AI x Finance – From Pilots to Performance

This transformative session emphasized how AI x initiatives are no longer experimental. They’re driving performance, precision, and predictive power in modern finance functions.

 Finance Talent 2025

Focused on building AI-augmented teams, this session stressed the importance of upskilling, emotional intelligence, and future-ready financial leadership.

 Balancing Growth & Cost

A gripping conversation about the CFO’s “impossible choice” — balancing growth with fiscal responsibility. The panel explored how strategic finance must align with both profitability and purpose.

Takeaways for Future Finance Leaders

The event was a career-defining moment for our students, reinforcing critical takeaways:

• • Technology is non-negotiable: Tomorrow’s finance roles demand tech fluency, especially in AI, analytics, and automation.

• • Strategy is core: CFOs are not just financial gatekeepers — they are now business strategists and transformation architects.

• • Learning never stops: Real-world exposure and continuous industry engagement are vital for staying ahead in a fast-changing finance world.

ISBR’s Commitment to Industry Readiness

At ISBR Business School, real-time learning goes beyond the classroom. Our students are constantly encouraged to immerse themselves in industry-led platforms, network with thought leaders, and gain a competitive edge through experiential exposure. Participating in The CFO Story Club 2025 was more than a one-day event — it was a glimpse into the future of finance, and our students returned empowered, inspired, and equipped. Let’s Shape the Future of Finance