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Paritosh Gupta

CFO

Professional Overview



Paritosh Gupta is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Felix Health, a Canadian healthcare startup. His experience spans various industries including fintech, mobility, natural resources, and investments. A prominent figure in transforming and scaling businesses, Gupta notably helped build a US$1 billion mining enterprise.

Career Achievements & Roles



Felix Health


  • Role: CFO

  • Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing financial operations and strategies.

  • Implementing strategic financial initiatives to support company growth.

  • Facilitating seamless healthcare practitioner interactions through innovative technology solutions.


Notable Milestones


  • Felix’s Development & Hiring Initiatives:

  • Actively involved in recruitment for multiple roles to support Felix’s expansion, especially within engineering and clinical operations. For instance, Felix initiated campaigns to hire within its engineering teams early in 2024 to cater to the company’s rapid growth.

  • Leads Felix in launching new tech solutions such as the Felix mobile app, enhancing accessibility and convenience for Canadian healthcare users.

  • Advocates for innovative healthcare solutions, exemplified by Felix’s campaign to address weight loss treatment stigma, reflecting a commitment to comprehensive and empathetic healthcare delivery.


Thought Leadership & Industry Contributions


  • Risk Management Philosophy:

  • Promotes a balanced approach to financial risks and rewards, emphasizing the importance of understanding potential upsides alongside traditional risk mitigation.

  • Encourages experimentation within financial operations to foster innovation and adaptability, an approach detailed in his discussion on the Float Retained Learnings podcast.


Professional Background



Previous Roles


  • Lehman Brothers: Investment Banking (2007-2008)

  • Developed foundational skills in finance before the company’s bankruptcy during the financial crisis.


  • Vietnam Conglomerate - Mining Division (CFO Role):

  • Transitioned into a CFO role, which was pivotal in shaping his strategic leadership style and understanding business operations.


  • Zoomcar (CFO):

  • Spearheaded financial operations at the Indian equivalent of Zipcar, showcasing his ability to adapt and thrive in diverse business environments.

  • Emphasized data-backed decisions and the importance of understanding customer behavior to drive company growth.


  • Plooto:

  • Worked at the payments company before joining Felix Health, further diversifying his fintech expertise.


Education & Early Career


  • Education:

  • Graduated from business school in 2007.


  • Early Career:

  • Initial finance internship led to a passion for financial operations, drastically shifting his career trajectory from steel manufacturing to finance.


Personal Attributes


  • Innovative Leader: Recognized for his proactive leadership in transforming traditional finance roles into strategic business functions.

  • Mentor & Recruiter: Actively involved in hiring and mentoring talent, shaping a dynamic finance team at Felix.

  • Community-Oriented: Demonstrates a strong commitment to community and employee well-being, evident through his support for healthcare initiatives and personal contributions to community causes.


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Summary


Paritosh Gupta’s strategically diverse career and innovative leadership at Felix Health underscore his ability to drive financial and operational success across different sectors. His focus on balancing risk management and growth has been instrumental in Felix’s rapid development and his role as a visionary leader in healthcare finance.