The Margin is a podcast from MGI Research that explores the evolving world of business monetization. Hosted by MGI Managing Directors Andrew Dailey and Igor Stenmark, the show features candid conversations with founders, CEOs, product leaders, and industry experts at the forefront of pricing, billing, and revenue operations. Each episode dives deep into the strategies, technologies, and trends shaping how companies generate, capture, and grow revenue—from subscription and usage-based models ...
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Adam Howatson on Why the Future Is Usage-Based
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In this episode of The Margin, Andrew Dailey of MGI Research speaks with Adam Howatson, CEO of LogiSense, about the rising shift from subscription to usage-based pricing models. As the architect behind the “usage economy,” Howatson shares what businesses gain when they move away from flat-fee pricing—highlighting customer retention, monetization fl…
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Grant Peterson on Generative AI, CLM, and the Future of Contracting
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In this episode of The Margin, Igor Stenmark speaks with Grant Peterson, Chief Product Officer at Conga, about how generative AI is reshaping Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM). Grant shares his perspective on where GenAI adds real value, where it falls short, and how companies can responsibly integrate AI into their workflows. Drawing on his expe…
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In this episode of The Margin, MGI Research Managing Directors Andrew Dailey and Igor Stenmark explore one of the hottest, and most misunderstood, topics in enterprise tech: AI in billing. They break down real-world use cases for generative AI and machine learning, assess what’s table stakes versus experimental, and explain how AI is already impact…
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Jane Koltsova on Turning Finance into a Strategic Growth Engine
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In this episode of The Margin, Andrew Dailey of MGI Research sits down with Jane Koltsova, Sr. Director of Finance Operations and Order to Cash Transformation at Medidata Solutions. Drawing on her experience at Salesforce and PagerDuty, Jane unpacks the critical, but often overlooked, role finance plays in scaling SaaS businesses. From revenue reco…
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