Best Glenn Hopper Podcasts (2025)

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

4d ago17:32

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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

6d ago53:07

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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

10d ago49:42

49:42

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

11d ago35:51

35:51

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

17d ago1:00:31

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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

18d ago41:15

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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

21d ago50:47

50:47

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

25d ago44:25

44:25

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

1M ago54:12

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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

1M ago17:25

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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

1M ago49:43

49:43

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

1M ago53:48

53:48

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

2M ago18:10

18:10

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

2M ago32:30

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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

2M ago48:05

48:05

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

2M ago35:17

35:17

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

2M ago48:59

48:59

“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

2M ago18:38

18:38

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

2M ago38:21

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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

2M ago38:03

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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

2M ago1:02:39

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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

2M ago42:36

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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

3M ago49:52

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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

3M ago19:57

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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

3M ago43:53

43:53

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

3M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

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…

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How AI Digital Avatars in Banking Will Revolutionize Financial Advisory with Geoff Robinson 14:30

3M ago14:30

14:30

In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper are joined by Geoff Robinson, founder of TheInvestmentAnalyst.com and former Managing Director at UBS. Geoff shares his passion for innovation in finance and technology, diving deep into how AI, digital avatars, and automated agents are reshaping the way we learn, invest, and …

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Pitch Perfect Board Presentations – CFO Shannon Nash 48:33

3M ago48:33

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Shannon Nash is a chief financial officer, board director, investor, attorney, filmmaker, and CPA. She sits on the boards of Net Scout systems, Lazy Dog restaurants, and Sofi Bank, and most recently was CFO at Wing, the Alphabet-owned drone delivery company, and one of the hottest companies in the US. Here, she reveals the secrets FP&A professional…

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AI must look for work your finance team hates to do – Hyoun Park 48:45

3M ago48:45

48:45

CEO and Principal Analyst at Amalgam Insights, Hyoun Park helps CIOs & CFOs create the ROI and strategic business cases for better AI and IT FinOps. He is also host of the weekly podcast, This Week in Enterprise Tech. In this episode Hyoun discusses some of the quick AI wins for finance departments. My journey Starting as a CRM administrator to ana…

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How AI, Avatars and Voice Cloning Can Be Used to Improve Finance Education and Content with Geoff Robinson 50:45

3M ago50:45

50:45

In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst welcome Geoff Robinson, a financial expert, tech enthusiast, and founder of theinvestmentanalyst.com. Geoff shares his insights on the intersection of AI, financial markets, and digital avatars, discussing how technology is reshaping finance, training, and investment strategie…

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Getting to a great Controller FP&A Relationship – Bill Hanna 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

With nearly 300k subscribers on YouTube, Bill Hanna’s weekly videos on The Financial Controller Channels provide his audience with lessons over a 15-year career in Auditing & Corporate Accounting. He provides inspiration and practices in accounting and finance through his videos and courses “Designed To Save You Years of Learning” (as one reviewer …

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How AI Search Wars Are Changing Business for Professionals to Master Perplexity and ChatGPT 4.5 30:09

4M ago30:09

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper talk about the latest AI developments impacting the finance and technology sectors. They discuss Perplexity AI’s rise, OpenAI’s new AI agent pricing, and how finance professionals can leverage cutting-edge AI tools to stay ahead. The growing AI browser wars, with Perplexity ch…

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Damon Fletcher, ex-CFO of Tableau, on Great Analytics 40:44

4M ago40:44

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Today’s guest is perhaps the leading CFO name in data and analytics, the ex-CFO of Tableau and DataRobot. Now as Founder & CEO at Caliper, Fletcher draws on over a decade of executive experience at the intersection of finance and analytics. At Caliper, his mission is transform cloud cost and usage data into actionable insights In this episode Fletc…

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AI and ChatGPT Skills Every Finance Expert Needs to Automate Data Analysis and Reporting |Tom Hinkle 41:38

4M ago41:38

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In this episode of Future Finance, host Glenn Hopper talks about the intersection of AI, data analytics, and finance with guest Tom Hinkle. Tom is a Microsoft MVP and analytics expert who shares his unique knowledge about AI’s impact on Excel, data science, and workforce analytics. He also discusses his Minesweeper project in Excel and the changing…

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From a deep struggle with personal skills to Storytelling Leader 46:20

4M ago46:20

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Walmart, Kraft Heinz, Blue Rock Therapeutics, and the Four Seasons hotels are just some of companies that regularly invite Ron Monteiro to coach their finance teams in storytelling. But Ron’s success followed decades of fear in presenting and public speaking in FP&A settings. Starting in accounting at Hitachi (“Ron Monteiro: “it was actually the on…

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How AI Training on Fake Data is Creating Automation Failures for Tech Leaders with Adam Shilton 11:19

4M ago11:19

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst sit down with Adam Shilton, a digital transformation expert, TEDx speaker, and founder of Shilton Digital. They explore the intersection of AI, automation, and business efficiency, discussing how leaders can leverage digital tools to replace manual work with more meaningful, i…

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The Consolidation King on Working Better with FP&A – Charaf Bourhalla 40:20

4M ago40:20

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“Consolidation. A lot of people don’t know exactly what it is. They think that it’s just an aggregation of numbers. Like you just add numbers, but it’s more technical than that. Most of the time when we are talking about consolidation, it’s international big groups that have subsidiaries around the world. Consolidation is the process of converting …

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The perfect formula for FP&A and Beer – Pavels Cvetkovs at Carlsberg 37:36

5M ago37:36

37:36

Grab a beer and listen to this special episode. We are joined by Pavels Cvetkovs FP&A director at Carlsberg Group who reveals the formula of FP&A at the famous brand. Carlsberg was founded in 1847, has 140 brands, and 30,000 employees – and FP&A is core to their success, says Cvetkovs. In this episode: How my career in the Big Four (and audit) serv…

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DeepSeek AI Shakes Finance as China Challenges OpenAI and Nvidia’s Market Lead 18:46

5M ago18:46

18:46

In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper talk about the latest AI advancements shaking up the finance and tech industries. They discuss China’s new AI model DeepSeek and the evolving landscape of AI-powered finance tools. The discussion breaks down what’s happening, what it means for businesses, and how finance leade…

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How CFOs Can Slash IT Waste and Maximize ROI with an Efficiency Mindset with Ben DeBow 41:29

5M ago41:29

41:29

In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Ben DeBow who is a trailblazer in technology efficiency and sustainability. Ben is at the forefront of helping businesses optimize their tech investments while balancing environmental impacts. His book, End of Abundance in Tech (Forbes Books, 2023), challenges co…

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Lies, Bias, and ESG in the finance function – Prof Alex Edmans 33:57

5M ago33:57

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Alex Edmans is a professor of Finance, non-executive director, author, and TED speaker. He is regularly interviewed and writes for WSJ, Bloomberg, BBC, CNBC, CNN, ESPN, Fox, ITV, NPR, Reuters, Sky News, and Sky Sports. He was previously a tenured professor at Wharton and an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. In this episode we talk to Alex about …

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Why Auditors Struggle to Adopt Generative AI and How to Fix It with Jason Pikoos 7:27

5M ago7:27

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In this highlights episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss generative AI in finance and accounting with Jason Pikoos. As industries adopt AI for efficiency and innovation, they must also understand the challenges like audit readiness, compliance, and explainability. Our guest, Jason Pikoos, unpacks the complexities …

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From Philadelphia Eagles to Sports FP&A 48:47

5M ago48:47

48:47

Over the last 12 years, Jason Hershman led financial planning & analysis at successful, hyper-growth companies in the sports arena. But his career started as a ballboy at the Philadelphia Eagles. It was a job he spent months pursuing at 14 years old. This experience taught Jason a key lesson. He says: “things that seem out of touch, out of reach ar…

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Generative AI in Auditing for Accountants to Master Compliance and Efficiency with Jason Pikoos 46:19

5M ago46:19

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In this episode of the Future Finance Show, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper check out the transformative potential of AI and its implications for businesses, especially in finance and compliance. With guest Jason Pikoos, the discussion unpacks the opportunities and risks associated with adopting generative AI. Jason shares his experience deve…

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Finance and passion always in fashion for 175-year old company 49:33

5M ago49:33

49:33

Evgenia Elezova, Head of Regional Finance, Lindström joins us to talk about FP&A and finance transformation at the 175-year old textile giant. Helsinki-based Lindström is one of Europe’s leading textile service companies employing over 5000 people in Europe and in Asia with turnover of 496€ million in 2022. Elezova herself has transformed the finan…

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FP&A as Fuel for Innovation – Lessons from Apple, Facebook Google and JFrog 1:05:58

6M ago1:05:58

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Jarad Backlund is VP of FP&A at JFrog, a DevOps platform streamlining software development and delivery. In this episode Jarad provides frank insights and lessons from over 18 years of experience in FP&A spanning Apple, Google, and Facebook (as well as at bootstrapped startups). From overseeing multi-billion dollar capital projects to leading finan…

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Future of AI and Quantum Computing for Finance Leaders to Scale Fast in 2025 with Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst 45:42

6M ago45:42

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In this special episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper take a reflective look back at the year 2024. They explore the biggest moments in technology and finance, share personal milestones, and make bold predictions for 2025. The conversation is an engaging mix of professional insights, personal anecdotes, and a bit of humor…

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Understanding AI Challenges and Opportunities in Financial Decision-Making with Jon Brewton 36:00

6M ago36:00

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper talk about the role of artificial intelligence and high-stakes industries, including finance, energy, and defense. Guest Jon Brewton shares how his company is leading the charge in explainable and traceable AI solutions. Jon Brewton is the founder and CEO of Data Squared, a se…

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CEO of CFI: Become a World Class Financial Analyst 41:54

6M ago41:54

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I speak with Anna Talerico, the CEO of CFI, a powerhouse provider of training and productivity tools for finance and banking professionals (serving 2m finance professionals, offering 5,000 on-demand lessons and 200 courses) including the famous – including the famous Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) accreditation. She is als…

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FP&A as the Strategic Backbone: Enrique Rodriguez, Walgreens Boots Alliance 38:51

6M ago38:51

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“I transitioned into FP&A when I realized that it wasn’t just about crunching the numbers, it was more about telling a story and trying to influence the future. Working with Fortune 100 companies has given me the fantastic platform to leave transformative projects in finance, procurement, and supply chain. I saw firsthand how FP&A acts as the strat…

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