Jawbone Archives - CFO

Fitbit CFO’s Heart Is Pumping

Fitbit CFO’s Heart Is Pumping

At one point on Thursday morning, as his company was proceeding through its initial public offering, Bill Zerella’s heart rate was up to 128, or about the rate he experiences when he’s on the treadmill. Zerella, the 58-year-old CFO of Fitbit, knew that because, like practically everyone at the company, he was wearing one of

By David Katz | August 15, 2018

Fitbit Employees Accused of Trade Secrets Crimes

Fitbit Employees Accused of Trade Secrets Crimes

The six defendants allegedly possessed confidential materials belonging to Jawbone after they left the wearables maker to work for rival Fitbit.

By Matthew Heller | June 15, 2018

Finance Roundup for Executives

Corporate Finance

Finance Roundup for Executives

Be informed, get involved, and shape the world through finance. Here's today's CFO roundup.

By Kerry Maruna | November 23, 2015

Jawbone Laying Off 15% of Workforce

Jawbone Laying Off 15% of Workforce

The wearable devices maker has been facing stiff competition in a fitness tracker market dominated by Fitbit and Xiaomi.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 20, 2015

Jawbone Strikes Back at Fitbit Patent Suit

Risk Management

Jawbone Strikes Back at Fitbit Patent Suit

The wearable fitness device-makers are waging war against each other in court.

By Matthew Heller | November 3, 2015

Fitbit CFO’s Heart Is Pumping

Fitbit CFO’s Heart Is Pumping

Bill Zerella feels that Fitbit will grow fast enough to keep pace with Apple and other looming competitors.

By David Katz | June 19, 2015

Wearables Market On ‘Upward Trajectory,’ Says IDC

Wearables Market On ‘Upward Trajectory,’ Says IDC

But 'smart wearables,' like the Apple Watch, will take the market lead in 2016, says the research firm.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 18, 2015

Groupon CFO Jason Child Moving to Jawbone

Groupon CFO Jason Child Moving to Jawbone

After four years at Groupon, Child will become Jawbone's first CFO at a time of many challenges for the maker of Up fitness trackers.

By Matthew Heller | June 4, 2015

Jawbone Accuses Fitbit of Stealing Trade Secrets

Risk & Compliance

Jawbone Accuses Fitbit of Stealing Trade Secrets

On verge of going public, fitness tracking company is hit with lawsuit alleging theft of proprietary information.

By Matthew Heller | May 28, 2015