Best Glenn Hopper Podcasts (2025)

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

1d ago48:59

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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

4d ago18:38

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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

10d 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

11d 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

17d 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

18d 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

25d 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

25d 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

1M ago43:53

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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

1M ago1:05:51

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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…

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

1M ago14:30

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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

1M 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

1M ago48:45

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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

2M 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

2M ago34:25

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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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M ago37:36

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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

3M ago18:46

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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

3M ago41:29

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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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago48:47

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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

3M 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

3M ago49:33

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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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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The Impact of AI on Finance and Business Decision Making with Jon Brewton 49:48

4M ago49:48

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and finance. They explore how AI tools like large language models (LLMs) are transforming data analytics and decision-making processes. They also examine the broader implications of AI advancements in other high-stakes i…

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AI-Powered Metrics and Data Visualization for Transforming Finance with Gabi Steele 40:37

5M ago40:37

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In this episode of Future Finance, we explore the intersection of data, storytelling, and financial strategy. Hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Gabi Steele to discuss how modern AI tools are transforming FP&A teams and creating new opportunities for organizations to harness their data effectively. From manual processes to automate…

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Managing a remote FP&A Team to Big wins 35:58

5M ago35:58

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Lindsey Martens, VP Finance at fintech company, Valera (Formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions) talks about her transition from accounting to finance- and how she manages a remote FP&A team that has business partnering and storytelling at its heart. “Business partnering is my favorite thing about FP&A” Martens says, “I love being the translator. I think of …

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How AI Automation Saves FP&A Teams 70 Hours Monthly with Gabi Steele 1:06:25

5M ago1:06:25

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In this insightful episode of the Future Finance Show, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper explore the evolving landscape of finance, data analytics, and automation with Gabi Steele, a seasoned data visualization expert and co-founder of Preql. The discussion navigates the challenges finance teams face in building data-driven cultures, leveraging…

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DNA of A Digital Finance Function from PepsiCo’s Tariq Munir 56:44

5M ago56:44

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In more than 12 years at PepsiCo Tariq Munir, has held roles including FP&A Manager, Head of Integrated Business Planning, Head of Finance Supply Chain, and more recently APAC Finance Transformation Lead (based in Australia) delivering Financial Planning process simplification. This included founding the first-ever APAC Finance Digital Academy to b…

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Mastering Data Governance and Analytics for Finance Leaders with Nathan Bell 33:52

5M ago33:52

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In this episode of Future Finance, Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst welcome Nathan Bell, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience navigating complex intersections of finance, data analytics, and digital transformation. From his roots in coding at TransUnion to becoming a chief credit officer and later a CFO, Nathan shares his compell…

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Nord Security’s $3B Growth: The FP&A Vision 47:49

5M ago47:49

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Laurynas Zabulis, CFO at Nord Security, is playing a starring role at one of Lithuania’s most famous success stories. Cybersecurity unicorn, Nord Security, went from being bootstrapped to a $3billion valuation in 12 years. Laurynas became CFO after a stint at Surfshark (which merged with NordVPN in 2022). His achievements at NordSecurity include le…

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How CFOs Can Master Data Governance to Scale Their Companies with Nathan Bell 46:29

5M ago46:29

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This episode of Future Finance explores how organizations can better align their finance and data strategies to harness the power of emerging technologies like AI. With a focus on data governance, analytics, and the integration of advanced tools into financial workflows, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper discuss both challenges and opportunitie…

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The Chief Forecaster will See You Now-Nate Kaemingk 54:04

5M ago54:04

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Nate Kaemingk is Chief Forecaster for BetterForecasting.com, where he has built a financial forecasting AI for mid-market finance teams. Previously he has been a Fractional CFO for two Montana based companies. Nate started his career as a mechanical engineer using inferential statistics to model chemical reactions in Diesel engines! Later, during h…

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Insights from the FATE Conference to navigate Success in Finance and Technology 37:27

5M ago37:27

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In this insightful episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper bring the highlights of the recent Finance and Technology Expo (FATE) in New York. With a focus on financial planning, AI in finance, and the power of in-person networking, they provide insights from their roles as speakers and share perspectives from industry experts. Th…

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Brent Dykes: People Hear Statistics, But they Feel Stories 1:01:22

6M ago1:01:22

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In this episode we are joined by Brent Dykes, the bestselling author of Effective Data Storytelling (Wiley, 2020), founder of Analytics Hero, and Forbes contributor. He has helped thousands of finance leaders at companies including Microsoft, IKEA, Nike, Sony, and Pfizer, enhance their data storytelling, visualization, and interpretation skills. “I…

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Finance & Technology Trends from FATE Conference with Paul & Glenn 46:12

6M ago46:12

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In this episode of the Future Finance Show, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper dive into the convergence of finance, technology, and AI. They reflect on their experiences at the recent Finance and Technology Expo in New York, where they were both speakers. Covering themes from AI integration to the role of data in financial planning, they explor…

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Why Finance Teams Resist Change And How to Fix It with Joe Manganelli 33:41

6M ago33:41

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In this episode, the hosts Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) and Glenn Hopper welcome Joe Manganelli, Chief Revenue Officer at Amalgam and founder of Calculate, a consultancy for financial solutions in startups. Joe shares his entrepreneurial journey, explaining how Amalgam evolved from a simple Excel macro into a powerful tool that integrates with…

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Budget Battles, Politics, and AI: CFO Anna Tiomina 1:00:37

6M ago1:00:37

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Anna Tiomina has faced multiple FP&A challenges in a 15-year finance career. This has included budget nightmares, all-nighters, and the stark realization that “politics” is central to any FP&A or finance role. The former CFO of Sandoz, a huge pharmaceutical company, describes her move to finance chief at Softeq, a smaller IT and consulting firm. Mo…

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Empowering Fractional CFOs with AI and Automation for Better Financial Solutions with Joe Manganelli 42:55

6M ago42:55

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst (The FP&A Guy) and Glenn Hopper welcome guest Joe Manganelli. Joe shares his journey from creating a simple Excel macro to founding Amalgam, now an integrated platform for financial automation. With rich insights on AI in finance, entrepreneurship, and investments, Joe discusses the evolution …

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A bird’s-eye view of FP&A from a top fintech VC – Saaya Nath 56:37

6M ago56:37

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Saaya Nath is a partner of Jump Capital, a VC firm specializing in investments in software and infrastructure (their portfolio includes treasury software to products helping companies visualize and understand their cloud bills). In this episode talks to Glenn about: How the CFO’s Office can automate workflows around finance and AI The most common c…

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