Best Glenn Hopper Podcasts (2025)

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AI ERP Innovation for Financial Executives to Disrupt Legacy Software with Franz Faerber 34:31

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In this episode of Future Finance, Hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst sit down with Franz Faerber, Co-founder and CTO of Everest Systems, and one of the key minds behind SAP HANA. Franz shares his remarkable journey from leading SAP’s real-time database revolution to building Everest, a next-generation ERP platform designed from the ground up to…

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$300 and a Suitcase to AI-Powered Finance: Mariya Guttoh 45:18

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Mariya Guttoh is Director of FP&A and Treasury at PayJoy, a global FinTech company expanding credit access through smartphones to underserved customers in emerging markets. Celebrating 10 years this year , the company has served over 15 million customers and is on track to reach $650 million in revenue and $110 million in profit by the end of 2025.…

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Top Quant Akhil Khunger on what FP&A teams are missing 45:19

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Akhil Khunger, VP Quantitative Analytics, Barclays, has more than ten years of experience in the field. Akhil develops statistical models to forecast balance sheets, revenue and probability of default. He has experience with time series modeling, statistical modeling, machine learning and building implementation frameworks using Python and other pr…

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AI Accounting for FP&A Professionals to Deliver Real-Time Finance Insights with Jeff Seibert 18:52

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Jeff Seibert, CEO and founder of Digits, a cutting-edge accounting platform. Jeff shares how Digits is transforming the finance world by automating accounting workflows and providing real-time visibility into financial data. He explains how integrating modern technolog…

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Modern AI-ledgers for Accounting and Finance Teams to Replace QuickBooks and Automate the Books with Jeff Seibert 40:59

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst are joined by Jeff Seibert, founder and CEO of Digits. Jeff shares his journey from creating his first app at the age of 13 to building Digits, a platform that’s changing the way businesses approach accounting. With a background in tech and a passion for solving real-world pro…

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From Big Four to Fiverr: How Esti Levy Dadon scaled Finance at the Gig Marketplace 47:08

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Esti Levy Dadon, Executive VP Finance, Fiverr ,started in public accounting at Ernst and Young, before leading the finance function at Fiverrr. Since joining the global marketplace in 2016 she steered the company to a successful IPO in 2019. In her words: “In almost 10 years at Fiverr I’m still waiting for things to be boring and repeatable, but it…

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From Data to Decisions - How Wasabi's FP&A and BI Teams Execute at Scale 40:47

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What do FP&A professionals need to understand about data work and BI and the work that BI is doing? Marcos Bento, Director BI, at Wasabi Technologies: “They need to translate business requests in English in a way that the BI folks can translate that into codes. That’s where the magic happens.” In part two of our deep dive with Marcos Bento (BI) and…

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Why 95 Percent of AI Projects Fail and What FP&A Teams Must Fix in their data and Workflows 32:40

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In this episode, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper explore the challenges and opportunities that come with incorporating AI into finance. They discuss why so many AI projects fall short of expectations, the importance of having clear processes and clean data, and how businesses can get the most out of these technologies. The conversation also c…

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What the Excel workflow of the future will look like with Rosie AI CEO and Excel expert Dennis Jiang 37:13

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst welcome Dennis Jiang, co-founder and CEO of Rosie. Dennis shares how Rosie helps professionals navigate complex spreadsheets, debug formulas, and optimize financial models. The conversation explores how AI is transforming spreadsheet use, streamlining tedious tasks, and empowe…

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Building a high functioning partnership between BI & FP&A 43:07

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Wasabi Technologies (a Boston-based cloud storage company with over $530M in funding, a decade of hypergrowth, 450+ team members, and multiple exabytes of storage deployed) sets high standards for its finance and analytics teams. Both teams are under pressure to deliver fast, accurate, and actionable insights. Marcos Bento, Director Business Intell…

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AI ERP for FP&A Teams to Replace Legacy Systems and Automate 300 Workflows Fast with Nicolas Kopp 35:33

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In this episode of Future Finance, host Glenn Hopper and co-host Paul Barnhurst welcome Nicolas Kopp, a visionary leader in the AI-native ERP space. Nicolas shares how AI is transforming finance operations by offering real-time visibility, automation, and a path to zero-day close. He explains how AI integration redefines financial workflows, from d…

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A "Systems Thinking" Mindset for FP&A Success - Daniel Gardner 51:51

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Daniel Gardner is operational finance business partner at FirstGroup Plc, a leading UK-based provider of public transport. Daniel brings a unique perspective shaped by a diverse finance career across iconic consumer brands like L’Oreal, the Body Shop and Hunter Boots, where he led major forecasting overhauls and drove commercial transformation. Now…

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AI ERP for Finance & Accounting teams to Replace NetSuite and Automate Close in 4 Weeks With Nicolas Kopp 35:21

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst sit down with Nicolas Kopp, the founder and CEO of Rillet, to discuss how AI is transforming finance operations. The episode dives deep into the practical applications of AI-native ERPs, with Nicolas explaining how his platform redefines general ledger management. The discussi…

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From Hype to Workflow: How AI in Excel Is Actually Helping Finance Teams Today 25:29

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In this episode, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss the latest updates in AI and how these advancements are impacting the finance sector. They explore the practical challenges that come with integrating AI into existing finance workflows and the real-world limitations of AI tools. The conversation covers new tools like Claude for financi…

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“I am done pretending" - my honest take on finance and FP&A” – Sarah Schlott 55:33

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Sarah Schlott, Senior Director of Finance at Tray, a leading point of sale system in entertainment, joins Glenn Hopper to tear down the sacred rituals of corporate finance. Rising from billing temp to strategic finance leader, Schlott who has been in corporate finance for 18 years, delivers brutal honesty about what’s broken in FP&A and how to fix …

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From PepsiCo to AI Expert: Lessons for FP&A Pros to Lead with Mindset over Tech with Tariq Munir 39:47

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome digital transformation expert Tariq Munir to explore how AI and data are reshaping finance leadership. The conversation centers on the core message of Tariq’s upcoming book, Reimagine Finance: A Guide to Leading in the Age of Data, AI and Digital, and how finance profe…

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How Runway Helps Startup Leaders Simplify Finance with Design-First FP&A Tools with Siqi Chen 18:49

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Siqi Chen, founder and CEO of Runway. Siqi opens up about the challenges he faced understanding finance as a founder, and how those frustrations led him to build a more intuitive platform. The conversation explores what’s broken in traditional finance tools and h…

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From Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? to Energy Transformation: Connagh Hopkins 49:17

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Connagh Hopkins is Head of Business Planning and Reporting at Western Power, one of Australia’s largest electricity network operators. Connagh shares her fascinating and unconventional journey from working on the global licensing for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? to navigating Australia’s energy transformation. In this episode: Who Wants To be a …

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CFO Grammarly – behind their $1 billion in non-dilutive financing and how we do FP&A 56:16

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Matt Hudson became CFO of Grammarly – the popular writing assistant tool – after the company acquired Coda (a productivity tool)- of which he was a founding member. Now as CFO at Grammarly he is overseeing rapid change at the company which has over 40 million daily active users and $700m in revenue (and a 50 person finance team). Finance is helping…

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Why Siqi Chen is building an AI Thinking Platform for finance leaders at Runway 45:42

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Siqi Chen, founder and CEO of Runway, a finance platform built to help operators understand their business without needing a degree in finance. The discussion explores how traditional FP&A tools fall short, and why Runway is reimagining financial modeling by combining …

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Why Financial models are essential even at early stages of a company – Lauren Pearl 1:01:37

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Lauren Pearl is a Business Strategist and CFO Advisor who helps startup teams build data-driven businesses. The 3x founder with over 13 years of startup leadership experience now serves as CFO, advisor, and instructor for over 300 growing companies. She also runs the podcast “Growth Minded CFO” and offers a free course on financial modeling. In thi…

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AI Solution for CFOs to Replace Outdated ERP and Accelerate Financial Operations with John Glasgow 15:39

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome John Glasgow, the founder and CEO of Campfire. With backing from Y Combinator and Foundation Capital, Campfire is rethinking the general ledger using AI-powered workflows that streamline accounting and accelerate financial reporting. John shares his journey, his experi…

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What Keeps Excel as the heart of business: Chandoo 1:02:31

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Today’s guest barely needs an introduction. Purna Duggirala (aka, “Chandoo”) is a celebrity in Excel circles. Since 2004, Chandoo has been regularly sharing everything he learns working with Excel training hundreds of finance teams, and had roles including as Data Lead, Remuneration Modeling & Analytics for the New Zealand government. The 16-time M…

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How Finance Leaders Use AI to Kill Legacy ERP and Achieve Day Zero Close with John Glasgow 36:04

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome John Glasgow, founder and CEO of Campfire, a modern AI-native ERP system designed for finance teams. The discussion centers on why traditional ERPs are no longer meeting the needs of growing businesses and how Campfire is offering a new solution built with automation a…

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How Generative AI Helps FP&A Pros Replace Legacy Systems and Boost Accuracy with Natalia Toronyi 17:32

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Natalia Toronyi, a finance executive with nearly 20 years of experience in financial transformation. The conversation delves into Natalia’s impressive journey from navigating life during the collapse of the Soviet Union in Ukraine to leading financial transformations i…

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Top 10 Burning Questions in FP&A 53:07

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In this special episode Glenn is joined by Nate Saperia to answer the 10 most burning questions in FP&A. Nate brings nearly 20 years of finance experience including at Accordion, Spruce Finance, Hess Corporation and GE. At Saperia Consulting Nate specializes in real-time dashboards, financial planning, and interim CFO/FP&A leadership. The questions…

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FP&A "Wow" Moments at $10m companies 49:42

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Australian-born Luke Mulcahy started in FP&A at larger businesses including Coates Group (internet leader in Sydney) and manufacturing company Sherwin-Williams. But for nearly 4 years he has loved having “wow” moments of finance insights with smaller companies. closer to the $5-10million range, where powerful insights are taken straight from financ…

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AI Strategies for Finance Leaders to Streamline Audits and SOPs Using GenAI with Natalia Toronyi 35:51

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Natalia Toronyi, a finance executive with nearly 20 years of experience in financial transformation. The conversation delves into Natalia’s impressive journey from navigating life during the collapse of the Soviet Union in Ukraine to leading financial transformations i…

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Data Analytics and AI for FP&A Teams 1:00:31

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This special episode formed part of FP&A Con 2025 which saw a record-breaking 1500 registrants. The guests: Nathan Bell, Managing Partner, VAi Consulting, is among the most in-demand experts. Bell has unique experience– having started in computer science, before leading finance teams at Native American Bank, Digital Media Trends and Gartner– where …

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How Digital Avatars and GenAI Tools Help Strategic Operators Save Time without Losing Trust 41:15

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper take a deep dive into the latest developments in AI, especially how the technology is transforming the business world, from tools that help with forecasting to the ongoing evolution of AI avatars and agents. They also explore the impact of multimodal models, like OpenAI’s mult…

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Packed insights for Excel in FP&A: Jeff Gudim 50:47

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This episode is 53 minutes packed with practical Excel insights for an FP&A practitioner and Excel advocate at the top of his game. Jeff Gudim is a senior financial analyst, Excel evangelist and hardcore financial model architect at Strategic Education, listed on the NASDAQ and which owns for-profit, online Capella University and Strayer University…

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The AI Decision Models for PE-Backed Tech CEOs to Predict Strategic Growth with Kam Star 44:25

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In this episode of Future Finance, host Paul Barnhurst chats with Kam Star, a strategic product and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in AI, finance, and digital innovation. Kam shares his unique perspective on the evolution of artificial intelligence from early expert systems to today's powerful neural networks and how AI is shapi…

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Data Science masterclass with Shifra Isaacs 54:12

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In this masterclass Shifra Isaacs, developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io, delves into her experience as data scientist, technical writer, and support lead providing fresh insights for FP&A and finance professionals. In this episode: Data science vs business analytics Pulling data not yet able to be modeled Python for Excel The right models for …

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The Excel Copilot Features Finance Pros Need To Boost Productivity using AI with David Fortin 17:25

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with David Fortin CPA, Microsoft MVP, and the creative mind behind the Piggybank Accountant YouTube channel. They get into the real deal behind Microsoft Copilot: what it actually does well, where it’s still rough around the edges, and how it’s starting to make a diff…

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Excel Automations to Save Hours with Microsoft Copilot & Python the easy way with David Fortin 49:43

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with David Fortin, CPA, YouTuber, and 2024 Microsoft MVP, to explore the real-world evolution of Excel, Microsoft Copilot, and how AI is changing the finance landscape. With his signature humor and down-to-earth style, David shares how he transitioned from SaaS financ…

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Curiosity, Ambition, Service: FP&A at Dashlane 53:48

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Taylor Otstot, Vice President Finance, Dashlane joined GoDaddy (now a $30billion valued) domain registry, domain registrar and web hosting company before their IP. In 8 years he climbed to senior Director of Finance running an FP&A team of 14. From this experience and as VP Finance at DashLane he says he hires for 3 things: curiosity, ambition, and…

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How Finance Teams Can Automate Internal Controls and Stop Data Errors with AI – Ahikam Kaufman 18:10

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) and Glenn Hopper welcome Ahikam Kaufman, veteran finance leader and co-founder of Safe AI, the world’s first platform for financial data governance. Ahikam shares how his experience at companies like Intuit led him to build a solution that replaces manual processes with smar…

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Dave Sackett: How FP&A Can Stay Relevant In The AI Age 32:30

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Dave Sackett is Co-Founder and CFO of ecommerce company, AIOne, and former CFO of semiconductor company, ULVAC Technologies. He is a vocal advocate for blockchain and AI and finance, bringing a blend of tech savvy, operational rigor, and a focus on “servant leadership" - that is putting the needs of the employees first and helping people develop an…

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Cycling in tariff territory – FP&A at top e-bike brand 48:05

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Derek Paulson is Director of Finance and Performing Marketing at Rad Power Bikes, a Seattle-based e-bike company changing transportation. In this episode he talks about his approach to navigating tariffs (“There no, no word in the English language more scary to a finance professional than the word uncertainty” says Paulson as he discusses required …

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How AI Could Have Saved Macy's $150M and Prevented Financial Disasters – Ahikam Kaufman 35:17

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) and Glenn Hopper welcome Ahikam Kaufman, Co-Founder and CEO of Safebooks AI. They dig into what it really takes to run finance at a fast-growing global company. From building systems that can handle international payroll to staying on top of ever-changing rules and regulatio…

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Big shifts in FP&A – Bryan Lapidus 48:59

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“The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is a non-for-profit with a really simple mission, which makes it really easy for me to wake up and know what I’m doing every day,” says Bryan Lapidus, Director, FP&A Practice at the Association for Financial Professionals. “We exist for the success of the corporate finance and treasury professional…

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How Cash Flow Data Helps CFOs Fix Forecasting Using AI-Powered Order to Cash Tools with Carlos Vega 18:38

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) and Glenn Hopper welcome Carlos Vega, fintech founder, investor, and AI enthusiast. Carlos shares his unique path from investment banking to co-founding Tesorio, an AI-powered financial operations platform helping companies optimize cash flow and unlock real working capital.…

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How I learned to love FP&A again – Annette deYoung 38:21

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Annette DeYoung, Principal Solutions Consultant at Datarails, is an accountant-turned FP&A manufacturing leader. She has deep experience in leading finance teams at manufacturing companies including Berner Food and Beverage, Rockford Products, Fairbanks Morse Engine, and JL Clark. It was at JL Clark, as Director of FP&A, that Annette implemented FP…

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How AI Cash Flow Automation Helps CFOs Reduce Late Payments and Improve Working Capital - Carlos Vega 38:03

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) and Glenn Hopper welcome Carlos Vega, fintech founder, investor, and AI enthusiast. Carlos shares his unique path from investment banking to co-founding Tesorio, an AI-powered financial operations platform helping companies optimize cash flow and unlock real working capital.…

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May the FP&A Be with you: a hero’s journey from Pixar, Lucasfilm, and LinkedIn (with Craig Barry) 1:02:39

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Craig Barry has held senior finance roles at some of the most iconic companies in tech and entertainment, including LinkedIn, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Electronic Arts. At LinkedIn, he led central forecasting, supported more than 10 acquisitions, and played a key role in the company’s integration with Microsoft before becoming Head of FP&A at BioRender…

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The Financial Fallout of Trump’s Tariffs for Pricing Teams with Karan Sood 42:36

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In this episode of Future Finance, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes Karan Sood, a global pricing expert with over a decade of experience in revenue management and pricing strategies. Karan shares his knowledge on the impact of tariffs on global trade and pricing models. He talks about the complexities of tariffs, offering advice on h…

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FP&A from Fortune 100 to Scrappy Startups – Mike Dion 49:52

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Mike Dion works at a Fortune 100 company. He has previously worked as a finance leader at Verizon-as well as startups and as a mentor to enterprise giants to scrappy startups—unlocking tens of millions of dollars in value across industries like Entertainment and Telecom. He does this through Mike’s F9 Finance: a no nonsense website and newsletter (…

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ChatGPT Strategy for CFOs to Build Trust in AI Tools and Win Faster ROI in 2025 with Joyce Li 19:57

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper are joined by Joyce Li, a CFA, AI strategist, and former investor. Joyce shares her journey from managing multi-billion dollar portfolios to advising businesses on AI strategy and governance. She offers a thoughtful take on how AI is transforming decision-making, the importanc…

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AI (Like ChatGPT) Is Disrupting Finance and Reshaping Investment Decisions with Joyce Li 43:53

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) and Glenn Hopper welcome Joyce Li, a seasoned investor, AI strategist, and entrepreneur. Joyce shares her fascinating journey from being a CFA and managing multibillion-dollar investments to transitioning into AI and tech strategy. With nearly two decades of experience, Joyc…

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Tech, Talent, Tariffs, and Taxes 1:05:51

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FP&A Today goes on the road!. Our host city is Boston and the historic Harvard Club with an audience of Boston CFOs and FP&A leaders. Our first live recording sees an all-star panel of Jack McCullough, CFO Leadership Council, Michael Bayer, CFO of Wasabi Technologies, Cathy Yang, CFO Trexon. By way of background, Jerome Powell, the chair of the Fed…