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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 and finance-first design. John shares insights from his career in finance and explains how his own challenges inspired the creation of Campfire.
John is the founder and CEO of Campfire, an ERP platform developed for mid-sized and enterprise finance teams. With prior roles at Adobe and Invoice2Go, where he led strategic finance and corporate development, John has experienced firsthand the limitations of legacy ERP systems. Campfire, backed by Y Combinator and Foundation Capital, is rethinking the general ledger using AI to accelerate financial reporting, reduce manual work, and help finance professionals focus on strategic insights.
In this episode, you will discover:
- Why companies are replacing legacy ERPs like NetSuite and what they look for in a modern solution.
- What a modern general ledger looks like, and how AI can support, not replace finance teams.
- Why finance leaders need systems that enable real-time visibility and decision-making.
- How strategic accounting is becoming a core part of modern finance.
John shared his insightful journey from finance leader to founder, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in modernizing finance through technology. His experiences in building an AI-native ERP, tackling the challenges of traditional systems, and redefining the role of finance offer valuable lessons for professionals seeking to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic value in their organizations.
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
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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:
[04:36] - Career Journey & Inspiration
[06:35] - From Finance to Founder
[10:12] - Day-Zero Close & Real-Time Finance
[14:58] - Modern vs. Legacy Ledgers
[19:48] - The Case for a New ERP Tool
[23:14] - Campfire’s AI in Action
[28:20] - Key Differences: FP&A vs. Accounting
[31:17] - How to Humanize Finance
[35:08] - Wrap-Up & Takeaways
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