San Francisco, CA – Ravi Inukonda, Chief Financial Officer of DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH), is set to engage in a fireside chat on August 21 in San Francisco, hosted by prominent investor and DoorDash executive Gokul Rajaram. The event, aimed at mid-career and seasoned finance leaders, will delve into Inukonda's career trajectory, his leadership philosophy, and DoorDash's hypergrowth journey, including its recent entry into the S&P 500.
Inukonda, who assumed the CFO role at DoorDash in March 2023, has been instrumental in the company's financial strategy and operational scaling since joining in November 2018. His background, notably with an engineering degree and prior finance roles at Uber Eats and Goldman Sachs, positions him as a T-shaped leader with deep operational and strategic insights. Tony Xu, CEO of DoorDash, previously lauded Inukonda's "intuitive grasp" of the business and his ability to connect inputs and outputs effectively.
DoorDash officially joined the S&P 500 index on March 24, 2025, a significant milestone reflecting its market capitalization and sustained GAAP profitability. This inclusion underscores the company's growth into a $100 billion valuation, signifying its established position within the U.S. food delivery market and broader economic landscape.
The fireside chat will also explore the evolving role of the CFO in the AI era and how leaders can leverage artificial intelligence. Rajaram's co-host for the event is Nabin Banskota, co-founder of Niural HQ, an AI-native global payroll, PEO, and compliance platform. Niural, which recently secured $31 million in Series A funding, is developing a unified system of intelligence to automate HR and financial operations worldwide.
According to Gokul Rajaram's tweet, Inukonda's contributions to DoorDash's growth are "far reaching," with his "fingerprints and impact" visible across various functions from product to marketing. The discussion will offer insights into balancing operational discipline with innovation, a critical aspect for companies navigating rapid expansion and technological shifts. Interested attendees can register for the limited-space event.