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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 experience with traditional finance systems, and how Campfire is bringing AI to the forefront of finance transformation.
John is the founder and CEO of Campfire, a cutting-edge AI-powered ERP platform that redefines how finance teams manage the general ledger. With a career that spans strategic roles in companies like Adobe, Magento Commerce, and Buildcon, John’s expertise in finance and corporate development has helped shape his vision for the future of financial reporting. He shares insights on how his career led him to solve the pain points in the finance sector, particularly around outdated software and complex financial processes.
Expect to Learn:
- How AI is transforming finance systems, especially in accounting and financial reporting.
- The challenges of ERP implementation and how Campfire is tackling them with AI-powered solutions.
- Insights on getting closer to a “day zero” close and speeding up financial closing cycles.
- The evolution of the general ledger and how modern ERPs are rethinking traditional finance tools.
John offers practical insights and forward-thinking strategies for embracing AI in finance. If outdated systems and slow processes have been holding you back, this episode provides a refreshing look at how AI can drive efficiency and smarter decision-making in finance.
Follow John:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnglasgow/
Website - https://campfire.ai/
Join hosts Glenn and Paul as they unravel the complexities of AI in finance:
Follow Glenn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii
Follow Paul:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy
Follow QFlow.AI:
Website - https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg
Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai.
Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.
In Today’s Episode:
[00:23] - John’s Background
[01:34] - $35M Series A Announcement
[02:46] - Career Background & Campfire
[04:45] - Long-Term Vision & Career Decisions
[07:22] - Accelerating Financial Close
[12:05] - Modern Ledger vs. Legacy
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