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Building a Legacy Through Chaos

Forward & Unfiltered Podcast

Forward and Unfiltered is where manufacturing leaders tell the real stories behind their businesses — the sparks, the struggles, and the turning points that shaped their success.

Hosted by Nauman Poonja, Fractional CFO and Chief Data Officer for manufacturers, each episode dives into the money decisions, inventory challenges, automation wins, and mindset shifts that define a thriving operation.

If you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or operator looking for clarity, practical insights, and stories that sound like your world, this show gives you the perspective you need to move forward with confidence.

Real talk. Real numbers. Real manufacturing.

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Meet The Host: Nauman Poonja

Nauman Poonja is a CPA and MBA-trained financial executive who has helped more than 200 manufacturing and distribution companies gain the financial clarity they need to grow with confidence. With 8,000+ hours of fractional CFO experience, he specializes in turning messy back-office data, inventory complexity, and cash-flow uncertainty into clear, actionable insights manufacturers can rely on.

As the founder of Accounovation, Nauman blends deep manufacturing expertise with practical automation tools, helping leaders make smarter, faster decisions without the jargon or overwhelm. His work bridges the gap between the shop floor and the financial strategy that drives profitability.

On Forward and Unfiltered, Nauman brings honest, story-driven conversations to life — digging into the pivotal decisions, early struggles, and financial turning points that define modern manufacturing success. His mission: equip leaders with the clarity and confidence they need to build stronger businesses and better lives.