Podcasts about chief financial officers

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of  For the Love of Chiropractic. On this episode, I get to speak with the owner and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. They are not just another accounting firm. They produce themselves on being a catalyst for change, a partner in your entrepreneurial journey, and a beacon of financial empowerment.The founded and my guest on this episode, Danielle Hayden, is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with over a decade of experience, and her firm is driven by a passionate mission to support and elevate women entrepreneurs who are redefining entrepreneurship.They like to say “Kickstart Accounting, Inc. is not merely a bookkeeping firm; we are your partners in growth. Our mission is to empower women entrepreneurs to navigate their financial journey with unshakable confidence. We believe that every challenge can be turned into an opportunity, and every financial decision holds the potential to shape a thriving business.”I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ms. Danielle Hayden.

Many business owners spend years chasing revenue (building six, seven, even eight figure businesses) only to discover that building a successful business doesn't automatically create wealth. In today's conversation, we'll explore the difference between becoming funding-ready and becoming truly wealth-ready, the financial habits that keep business owner's stuck, and how we can use proper structure, capital, and financial discipline to create long-term success AND generational wealth.  Today's guest Katrina Fitten, is the CEO and Chief Financial Officer of New Day for You Financial and a Certified Master Financial Coach. She is answering the question many need answered which is, "what to do after you get access to money to begin to build generational wealth,  and bringing a unique perspective to this, after experiencing significant financial hardship and then transforming her own financial future.   She's equipping "womanpreneurs" with the systems, education, and funding strategies needed to structure their businesses properly, improve financial credibility, and access capital with confidence. Through her coaching and Business Structure Blueprint, she helps clients move from struggling with cash flow to building scalable, sustainable businesses and wealth.  Her mission is to ensure women stop relying on personal funds to run their businesses and instead become financially prepared, funding-ready, and positioned for long-term success and wealth creation. During the show we discuss: Why most entrepreneurs get denied funding—and how to fix it before applying How personal finances impact business funding approvals more than you think The key financial foundations every business needs before scaling How to structure your business properly to become fundable Why financial discipline and organization drive long-term success Common mistakes entrepreneurs make with money that hurt their growth How to prepare for funding the right way instead of rushing into it How to build confidence around money and financial decision-making Resources: https://www.newdayforyoufinancial.com/

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Robert Blanding, an experienced finance and operations leader in the ag-tech sector. Robert shares insights on building high-performing FP&A teams, partnering effectively with accounting, developing financial acumen, and applying strategic finance to drive operational impact in global businesses.Robert Blanding is the Chief Financial Officer at Fall Creek, a global leader in the Ag-Tech sector. He brings extensive experience in finance and operations from 18 years at Intel and leadership roles across industrial manufacturing, technology, and ag-tech companies. Robert combines strategic financial leadership with a focus on innovation, long-term business growth, and developing high-performing teams.Expect to Learn:What great FP&A looks like and the importance of business acumenHow to develop strong partnerships between FP&A and accountingStrategies for building high-performing, empowered finance teamsNavigating systems, processes, and technology challenges in FP&AHere are a few relevant quotes from the episode:"It starts with being connected to the business, having strong acumen, and being consulted by stakeholders." – Robert Blanding"Investing in relationships outside of crisis is critical to getting support from accounting and operations." – Robert BlandingRobert shares practical insights for FP&A professionals and aspiring CFOs, emphasizing the importance of business acumen, strong partnerships with accounting, creative problem-solving, and developing high-performing teams.Follow Robert:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfb19/Company Website: https://www.fallcreeknursery.com/Earn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[00:00] – Trailer[03:55] – Defining Great FP&A[07:39] – Career Path & First CFO Role[17:49] – Fall Creek & Ag-Tech Overview[21:18] – Importance of FP&A & Accounting Partnership[32:23] – Creative Problem Solving & Process Improvement[38:59] – Challenges in Building High-Performing Teams[45:32] – Advice for Aspiring CFOs[49:11] – Top Technical Skill for FP&A Professionals[52:50] – Personal Interests & Basketball[56:12] – How to Connect with Robert

In this episode of The Specialist Podcast, host Rob Barnard is joined by Pepper Money's Chief Financial Officer, Andy Voss, for a deep dive into what powers one of the UK's leading specialist lenders.Andy shares his journey to the C-suite and reflects on how his role has evolved through some of the most volatile market conditions in recent years. Together, they explore the role capital markets execution plays in Pepper's model, including a strong track record in securitisation and ambitious funding plans, growing from £2bn across five deals last year to a targeted £3bn across six deals.They discuss what's driving this growth, the strategic importance of accessing new capital pools such as the US 144A market, and how investor sentiment is shifting across the sector. Andy also shares his perspective on whether we're seeing a “flight to quality” towards institutionally backed lenders, and how counterparty risk is being reassessed.Looking ahead, the conversation turns to what the next 12–24 months could hold for Pepper's funding strategy, issuance volumes, and the wider specialist lending market. Andy also offers a candid view of the key risks he monitors as CFO, from funding access to credit performance and regulation, and closes with a clear message for investors considering Pepper today.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss former state senator Annette Taddeo entering Florida's Chief Financial Officer race; her decision to run, the statewide political implications, and her expected matchup against Blaise Ingoglia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Schau, Partner and Chief Financial Officer at AgMarket.Net, joins the program to take a look at markets as the week winds to a close.Dr. Lee Schulz, Ever.Ag, talks to RFD Radio Network and FarmWeek's Rhiannon Branch from the World Pork Expo.Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist, covers incoming storms in the Midwest.

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan speaks with Russell Laplante, Chief Financial Officer of Convergent Energy and Power, one of the leading battery storage developers and operators in the United States. Russ shares his nearly two-decade journey in renewable energy from his Goldman Sachs training program to becoming the first employee at wind startup Own Energy in 2007, through utility-scale solar at Tradewind Energy and Savion, and now leading the financial strategy at Convergent's distributed and utility-scale battery storage platform. The conversation covers Convergent's business model working with commercial and industrial customers on behind-the-meter battery and solar-plus-storage projects, how they save C&I customers up to 40% on their energy bills, and how batteries help utilities defer costly transmission and distribution upgrades. The episode dives deep into the financing of battery storage, including tax equity, portfolio debt financing, partnership flip structures, and why distributed generation requires a fundamentally different capital strategy than utility-scale projects. Russ also shares his perspective on the massive opportunity around data centers, AI-driven load growth, speed to grid, the Big Beautiful Bill, ITC extension for storage, and what Foreign Entity of Concern(“FEOC”) compliance means for the battery supply chain. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $50 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Guest Information Russell Laplante Russell Laplante is the Chief Financial Officer of Convergent Energy and Power, one of the leading battery storage developers and operators in the United States, with over $1 billion deployed and 800 megawatts of projects operational, under construction, or in development. Russ has nearly two decades of experience in renewable energy. He began his career at Goldman Sachs before joining Own Energy in 2007 as its first employee, where he worked hands-on in utility-scale wind development across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. He later joined Tradewind Energy in an origination role before leading M&A for the solar platform that eventually became Savion. After Shell acquired Savion in 2021, Russ served as Chief Investment Officer before joining Convergent in 2025 as CFO. At Convergent, Russ oversees capital markets strategy, debt and tax equity financing, and the company's portfolio approach to distributed energy storage across commercial, industrial, and utility customers. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-laplante-cfa-42353510   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/   Convergent Energy and Power  Website: https://www.convergentep.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergent-energy-power/   Summer Solstice Fundraiser Benoy is hosting the Summer Solstice Fundraiser on June 4th in Jersey City at Hudson Hall, bringing together the clean energy community for an evening of networking and impact. The event supports Let's Share the Sun, a nonprofit delivering solar and energy storage solutions to underserved communities in Puerto Rico, including families with critical 24 hour energy needs. The event will run from 6 PM to 10 PM and includes food, networking, and a special program at 8 PM featuring insights from the Let's Share the Sun team, delegation participants, and event sponsors.  This will be Benoy's third delegation in the past year, and he highlights the importance of meeting beneficiaries firsthand and seeing how solar is transforming lives. Those interested in attending or sponsoring are encouraged to reach out directly or register here:  https://luma.com/jl734ggi   Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.

This episode we are joined by Mr. Kaes Van't Hof - CEO of Diamondback Energy  & Viper Energy - two NASDAQ listed energy companies with market caps of ~$60 billion & ~$16 billion respectively. Mr. Van't Hof has served as the Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Diamondback since May 2025. Prior to his current position, he served as our President from February 2025 to May 2025, President and Chief Financial Officer from February 2022 to February 2025, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Business Development from February 2019 to February 2022, as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development from January 2017 to February 2019 and as our Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development since joining us in July 2016. Mr. Van't Hof has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viper since February 2025, and as a director of Viper since November 2023. Before joining Diamondback and Viper, Mr. Van't Hof served as Chief Executive Officer for Bison Drilling and Field Services from September 2012 to June 2016. From August 2011 to August 2012, Mr. Van't Hof was an analyst for Wexford Capital, LP responsible for developing operating models and business plans, including for our initial public offering, and before that worked for the Investment Banking - Financial Institutions Group of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. from February 2010 to July 2011. Mr. Van't Hof was a professional tennis player from May 2008 to January 2010. Mr. Van't Hof received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Among other things we learned about Shale 2.0: Disciplined Permian Growth. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsWarren ValveBunch Projects-*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions.Support the show

Welcome to Episode 271 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton is bringing back live classes on Sundays in London starting in July. Classes were cancelled on Friday in New York due to smoke from fires in a nearby subway line. Peloton has permanently lowered the price on the Original Series Refurbished Bike+ The feed feature has an update, and now has tabs so you can filter between different views. There is a bug with the Apple Watch for WatchOS 8 / Apple Watch Series 3 causing it to crash. There are more Club Peloton Live classes this week with Jon Hosking & Hannah Corbin. Peloton had some more HYROX classes, and there are some Hyrox events in NYC this week. Peloton highlighted some classes in "This Week at Peloton." Peloton & Spotify teamed up for a bodyweight strength class with Sofi Tukker & Rebeca Kennedy. There is a new German language program for 7 Days To Better Posture. Sid Thacker has been named as Peloton's new Chief Financial Officer. Peloton was added to the S&P Smallcap 600 Index this week. A lawsuit has been filed against Peloton alleging patent infringement. Happy Birthday to Benny Adami & Jess King this week. Denis Morton is teaching a Yoga class in Nashville during CMA Fest week. Rebecca Kennedy has a new in-person event series. Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts is teaching a yoga session in Harlem. Peloton has a Global Running Day event in Sydney. Robin Arzon is on Good Morning America. Alex Karwoski is on the Mindset Connection podcast. Rebecca Kennedy was in Forbes. Rebecca Kennedy was featured in Flow Space. Tunde Oyeneyin is part of the BET Experience. Logan Aldridge gave a keynote speech at Marriott. Chelsea Jackson Roberts & Ash Pryor were at NAMICon in Atlanta. Jess King had a DJ set at Bottlerock Napa festival. Class Picks of the Week Enjoy the show? Become a Pelo Buddy TV Supporter!  Find details here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/membership-levels/ You can find links to full articles on each of these topics from the episode page here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/pelo-buddy-tv-episode-271/ The show is also available via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeloBuddy This episode is hosted by Chris Lewis (#PeloBuddy).

What does it really take to sit in the second seat and do it with drive, grace, and guts? In this episode, Lindsay uncovers the journey and mindset of Stanton Hill, the Chief Financial and Operating Officer for the National Society of Black Engineers. From his unexpected path into leadership to the high-stakes pivots required during a crisis, Stanton Hill reveals the nuts and bolts (and the emotional work) of steering a student-governed organization with 25,000+ members.If you're wrestling with hybrid teams, retention headaches, or scaling real culture, this is your masterclass. Avoid missing real-world tactics on delegation, resilience, and helping people thrive even when the world flips upside down. Listen now for the brutal, refreshing clarity on what it takes to lead from the number two seat while building a legacy that outlasts your title.Timestamped Highlights00:40 – The real reason student governance keeps NSBE thriving02:22 – The moment a father invests for life in his son's future06:04 – How a COO earns trust and evolves during big leadership shifts10:06 – Brutal revenue risks when in-person events collapse overnight13:02 – The hidden reality behind hybrid events few executives know16:12 – Career fair hacks that build total confidence in seconds17:20 – The overlooked muscle every COO needs: leading with empathy29:07 – The ruthless approach to blocking out overwhelm, not just emails40:12 – How personal adversity can forge leaders who never flinchAbout the GuestStanton Hill brings two decades of experience in financial strategy and nonprofit operations. Prior to joining NSBE, he held several roles at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), where he managed multimillion-dollar operating budgets, streamlined financial processes, and led grant management initiatives totaling over $30 million. He began his career with a focus on business analytics and process optimization and has since advanced through NSBE's leadership ranks: from Director of Finance and Accounting to Chief Financial Officer, and now Chief Financial & Operating Officer. Stanton Hill earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Morehouse College and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and High Technology from Northeastern University. He resides in Georgia with his wife Adrienne and their sons Davis and Carter.

Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin explains why he's optimistic about the general election. Daniel Woods has an update from the Softball State Tournament. Hoppy stops by. Counties are having issues with rising jail bills. Brad McElhinny details a story about WVU's new Chief Financial Officer coming to Morgantown with baggage.

Comments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.comIn this episode, Tan Chong Yee, Chief Financial Officer of FlyORO Technologies, joins us to unpack the critical logistics and funding mechanisms needed to scale sustainable aviation fuel across the Asia-Pacific region. We explore how innovative distributed blending infrastructure solves last-mile supply chain bottlenecks and helps bend the jet fuel cost curve. Climate finance and business professionals will gain valuable insights into derisking capital execution, navigating fragmented regional policies, and structuring bankable corporate offtake agreements. Tune in to discover how the aviation industry is transforming high-risk climate bets into essential, scalable energy infrastructure.  Ref: FlyORO Technologies Pte LtdABOUT CHONG YEE: Tan Chong Yee is the Chief Financial Officer at FlyORO Technologies, bringing over 15 years of corporate finance and leadership experience to high-growth environments. He has a track record of rolling up his sleeves across fundraising, financial planning, and operational scaling, using data to drive real decisions rather than just reports. Chong Yee holds a BEng in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and an MSc in Technopreneurship and Innovation, both from NTU. He is also a Six Sigma Green Belt certified by ASME and an Associate Chartered Valuer and Appraiser under IVAS.RECOMENDATIONSMaking Net-Zero Aviation Possible: A McKinsey & Company report that analyses the nature, timing, cost, and commercial scale of actions required to deliver net-zero emissions within the global aviation sector by 2050.The SAF Roadmap: A World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company publication that outlines cross-sector frameworks and investment pathways needed to break the commercial impasse and scale sustainable aviation fuel adoption by 2030.HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli  |  MUSIC: Ep76 onward excerpts from Vivaldi's La Follia, played by Luca Jacobelli.

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Health NZ is apologising for the Manage My Health cyber-attack. The Privacy Commissioner has found both failed to protect sensitive patient information. Over 90% of the 100 thousand patients affected late last year were Northlanders. Health NZ says it's working on a response plan after commissioning its own report from Deloitte. Chief Financial Officer Bevan McKenzie told Ryan Bridge cyber risks are something to be highly aware of, and people themselves need to be vigilant as well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary In this special episode of Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan sits down with Russell LaPlante, Flavia Cabral, and Stephen Jordan to reflect on the November 2025 Puerto Rico delegation with Let's Share the Sun. The group reflects on their time in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, where they helped install solar and storage systems, spent time with beneficiary families, and saw firsthand why energy resilience can be life-changing.  The episode also touches on the importance of energy independence, the challenges facing Puerto Rico's grid, the role of solar and storage in building resilience, and why service-based experiences can create deeper relationships than traditional networking or industry events. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, a solar development and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed more than 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $50 million in Renewable Energy Credit transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MW of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating renewable energy projects and maximizing the performance of the assets. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. Russell LaPlante Russell LaPlante is the Chief Financial Officer of Convergent Energy and Power, a leading energy storage solutions provider in North America. He has spent more than 17 years in the renewable energy industry, with experience across finance, project development, M&A, and energy storage. In this episode, Russell reflects on his November 2025 Let's Share the Sun delegation to Puerto Rico, where he installed a solar panel for the first time despite nearly two decades in clean energy. His perspective brings together project finance, energy resilience, and the personal impact of seeing solar and storage deployed directly for families in need. Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-laplante-cfa-42353510/ Steven Jordan Stephen Jordan is Director of Marketing for Jordan Energy and is closely involved with Let's Share the Sun Foundation. He is passionate about storytelling, community, clean energy, and using solar as a tool to empower people. Stephen has experience on the installation side of solar and helps share the mission of Let's Share the Sun through writing, video, voice, and community engagement. He is also a published author and has worked in music therapy, including with Voices of Our City Choir, which received the Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent. In this episode, Stephen reflects on the November 2025 Puerto Rico delegation, the next generation of Let's Share the Sun leadership, and why solar, storage, and community-building are deeply connected. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-jordan-062413159/ Flavia Cabrel Flavia Cabral is a singer and vocal coach originally from Argentina and joined the November 2025 Let's Share The Sun delegation alongside her husband Russell.  She brings a deeply human perspective to this conversation about service, community, and energy access. During the November 2025 Let's Share the Sun delegation to Puerto Rico, Flavia formed powerful connections with beneficiary families, especially the women she met during the trip. She shares how listening, empathy, and making people feel heard can create meaningful bonds across cultures and backgrounds. In this episode, Flavia reflects on the importance of showing up, giving back, and understanding the real-life impact of reliable electricity for families facing outages, medical needs, and hardship.  Instagram:  @flavia.111 Stay Connected Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com  Podcast: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com Let's Share The Sun Website: https://www.letsSharethesun.org Summer Solstice Fundraiser — Jersey City, NJ Benoy is hosting the Summer Solstice Fundraiser on June 4th in Jersey City at Hudson Hall, bringing together the clean energy community for an evening of networking and impact. The event supports Let's Share the Sun, a nonprofit delivering solar and energy storage solutions to underserved communities in Puerto Rico, including families with critical 24 hour energy needs. The event will run from 6 PM to 10 PM and includes food, networking, and a special program at 8 PM featuring insights from the Let's Share the Sun team, delegation participants, and event sponsors.  Those interested in attending or sponsoring are encouraged to reach out directly or register here:  https://luma.com/jl734ggi Please Leave a 5-Star Review If you got value out of this episode, please take a minute to rate, review, and share the Solar Maverick Podcast. Every review helps more people in the clean energy community find the show and stay ahead of what is happening in solar, storage, and the energy transition. About Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, commercial and industrial solar, utility-scale solar, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.  

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Seth Low-Tufo as guest to the show.   About Seth Low-Tufo, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer at A Place for Mom:   As Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of A Place for Mom, Inc., Seth Low-Tufo is focused on strengthening core operating processes and identifying opportunities to grow the business profitably. He is responsible for all aspects of the company's Finance function, including strategic planning, investor relations, controllership, accounting, tax, liquidity management, and treasury operations. In addition, Seth is responsible for the company's Legal, Human Resources, and Data & Analytics functions.   Seth is an experienced leader with proven ability to drive transformational change. He joined A Place for Mom following more than a decade at GE. Most recently, Seth was CFO of GE's Onshore Wind Americas business, the leading manufacturer of wind turbines in the U.S. In this role, he rebuilt the finance function and helped drive 50% revenue growth while improving operational efficiency and accountability. Earlier in his career, Seth was the Financial Planning leader for GE Capital's $200 billion asset disposition process and head of Pricing for its $90 billion commercial lending and leasing business. Seth earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics from Wesleyan University.     About A Place for Mom:   A Place for Mom is the leading platform that guides families through every stage of the aging journey. We simplify the search for senior care by offering free, personalized support—and when families are ready, we refer them to partners from our network of over 15,000 senior living communities and home care agencies.   Our mission is to guide caregivers and their loved ones to a confident place, so families can focus on what matters most: their love for each other.

In this episode of That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin sit down with Chad Gold, CFO of Fullstory and former finance leader at G2 and Salesloft, for a candid conversation about what finance leadership actually looks like in today's SaaS market.Chad breaks down how the CFO role has evolved as the industry shifts away from growth-at-all-costs and toward profitability, operational discipline, and measurable efficiency. He shares what private equity ownership changes behind the scenes, including tighter reporting expectations, faster accountability cycles, and a sharper focus on margin performance. The conversation also cuts through the noise around AI spending. Chad gives a practical finance perspective on which AI investments are creating real operational leverage versus which ones are simply expensive experiments designed to satisfy boardroom pressure. Along the way, he explains the metrics that matter most now compared to five years ago, where companies risk overcorrecting on cost-cutting, and how SaaS leaders can balance innovation with long-term value creation.If you want an honest look at how modern CFOs evaluate technology, efficiency, and growth in a tougher market, this episode delivers it.Chad Gold is the Chief Financial Officer at Fullstory, where he leads finance and helps guide the company's growth and operational strategy. He brings a strong track record from high-growth SaaS companies, having previously served as CFO at G2 and Salesloft, where he supported rapid scaling and value creation. Across these roles, he has developed a practical perspective on how finance leaders evaluate technology investments, particularly around AI, with a focus on driving efficiency, improving margins, and aligning cost discipline with customer experience.

In this episode, Sham Firdausi, Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the County of Santa Clara Health System, joins the podcast to discuss balancing financial stability with innovation in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. He shares a three-pronged approach to sustainable growth and outlines revenue strategies aimed at supporting long-term operational and financial success.

Space-based solar power promises clean, dependable energy beamed from orbit to Earth — but does the business case close? That debate starts here. Laura Winter speaks with George Pullen, Chief Space Economist, Milky Way Economy; Martin Soltau, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Space Solar; and Richard Winslade, Chief Financial Officer, Space Solar.

Fr. Richard Gibbons, Parish Priest and Rector of Knock Shrine; Nessa McNeela, Chief Financial Officer with Aer Lingus; and Joe Gilmore, CEO of Ireland West Airport; join Oliver in studio.

In this episode, Todd Conklin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Care New England Health System, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is transforming healthcare operations and decision-making. He shares perspectives on the shift toward more continuous, convenient, and accessible care for patients, along with the financial and operational challenges tied to an aging population and the growing demand for elderly care services.

As health practitioners, consumers, and advocates, our collective fight can radically change the future of health freedom. While most people don't realize how exposed we are to global regulations that threaten our access to safe, effective supplements and foods, the National Health Federation relentlessly defends YOUR right to choose health solutions. Guest Katherine Carroll, a passionate advocate and one of the original Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (certified in 2004 by the Nutritional Therapy Association), has dedicated her life to exposing these threats and fighting for health rights. Katherine is the Chief Financial Officer for the National Health Federation (NHF) and Executive Director for its sister-organization, the Foundation for Health Research (FHR). Katherine is also Secretary/Treasurer for the NHF Board of Governors. In addition to her work for NHF and FHR, she holds a board-member position on the NHF-Canada Board of Governors. Certified as a Natural Healer in 1995, Katherine brings her experience as an FNTP to her research, writing, and optometry practice, Medical Vision Center in Morton, Washington that she runs with Dr. Donald A. Carroll, her husband of 29 years. They are devoted to true healing with nutrition, supplementation, and education. Her insights come from decades of experience, countless international meetings, and a deep passion for health freedom. Tune in if you want to understand the real battles over your food, supplements, and future health autonomy. The fight for your freedom starts now, and every voice matters. Learn more about the National Health Federation: ⁠https://thenhf.com/⁠ ⁠https://thenhf.com/hfn-magazine/⁠ Related Episode: Season 1 Episode 43: Lab-Grown Meat Drugs and Bugs - The FDA Approved "Science" You Just Ate Connect with Jamie: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamiebelzfntp/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebelz/⁠ Follow the NTA Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ntatraining/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/school/nutritional-therapy-association-inc-/posts/?feedView=all⁠

In this episode, Kellan Tittle, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, People Incorporated Mental Health Services, discusses the shift from access to outcomes, workforce challenges, and how AI is improving documentation and efficiency. He also shares how integrated care models and disciplined growth strategies are shaping the future of nonprofit mental health services.

 Everyone says they have a simple estate…until they don't.In the third episode in our Wealthhard mini-series on wills, estates, and planning for the inevitable, Brian speaks with Michael Kulbak, founder of Kulbak Trust Solutions, about what actually happens after someone dies…and what executors are really left to deal with.Michael is a Toronto-based professional executor and estate trustee. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Trust and Estate Practitioner, and has prior experience as a Chief Financial Officer, director and officer of both private and public companies. Today, through Kulbak Trust Solutions, he works with individuals, families and advisors as a professional executor, agent to executor, trustee, and attorney under power of attorney for property.In this conversation, Michael walks through the real-life chaos of estate administration: funeral arrangements, frozen bank and investment accounts, probate delays, tax filings, family dynamics, beneficiary conflicts, vulnerable beneficiaries, “vulture syndrome,” and the constant executor experience of having to "hurry up and wait". He also explains why even a “simple” estate can take 18 to 24 months—and hundreds of hours—to administer properly. Brian and Michael also discuss practical steps people can take now to make life easier for their executor later.This episode is for anyone who has been named an executor, anyone thinking about who to name as executor, and anyone who assumes their estate will be “simple.” Because as Michael makes clear: being asked to act as executor may be an honour, but it is also a job.Timestamps0:00 A very simple estate2:05 Intro & Disclaimer5:58 What happens when someone passes away?10:46 What role does a professional executor play?15:26 What causes the most challenges for the executor?20:52 How to prepare your affairs in advance25:07 Real-life complex secnarios28:23 How to deal with beneficiaries35:48 Preparing to be an executor39:58 Compensating a professional executor45:26 When to bring in a professional48:16 If Michael could do anything, what would it be?50:42 Outro

This week on the Justice Team Podcast, Brad sits down to chat with the Chief Financial Officer of the Justice Team: Murat Jon Abayhan! Join us to hear his tips and tricks for firm owners, how he became a "Financial Wizard" in a national commercial, and much more!   Check out the Financial Wizards commercial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHoUNi8JO38   Attorney Share lets you turn cases you can't take into revenue for your firm. You can sign up now for a free account at www.attorneyshare.com!   Justice HQ community subscriptions are open to all starting at $20 a month. Go to www.justicehq.com or download the mobile app today!   Have a legal need or question? Call our law firm, the Justice Team at 844-THE-TEAM, or visit justiceteam.com!

The Value of Advocacy in Rural Health: A CFO's Perspective Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guest: Tim Powers, Chief Financial Officer, Idaho Hospital Association Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

The path to becoming a CFO is rarely linear. In today's environment of constant change, finance leaders are expected to move between strategy, operations, and capital markets while developing the judgment needed to navigate uncertainty and drive growth.In this episode of The CFO Show, Melissa Howatson speaks with Greg Mrva, Chief Financial Officer of GoFundMe, about how varied career experiences shape stronger finance leaders. Drawing on decades of experience across investment banking, public company leadership, and high-growth technology businesses, Greg shares how moving between roles builds pattern recognition, resilience, and better decision-making. His journey from investment banking to CFO offers a practical lens on how finance leaders can expand their capabilities over time.Together, they explore:Why non-linear career paths create stronger CFOsHow experience in banking and operating roles builds strategic insightLessons from integrating acquisitions and building unified teamsHow GoFundMe is scaling a platform at the intersection of money, trust and technologyThe role of AI in accelerating finance workflows and decision-makingHow to develop “range of motion” across strategy, operations and analyticsThe critical skills CFOs need to lead in environments defined by ambiguity and changeWhether building a finance career, leading transformation, or preparing for the next generation of CFO leadership, this conversation offers practical insights on adaptability, growth, and long-term success.

In this episode, Dr. Marcia Stokes, Chief Financial Officer for Harrisburg School District, brings a truly remarkable breadth of experience to the conversation — having worked in school finance and operations across a Native American reservation in New York, post-Katrina New Orleans, and now one of Pennsylvania's most challenged urban school districts. Her career is a testament to the power of adaptability, mission, and the belief that you don't have to be from a community to fight for it.   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/   Episode 322 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.   For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

In this episode, Wayne Gehris, Chief Financial Officer for the Reading School District, delivers one of the most compelling full-circle stories in this entire PASBO conference series. A proud Reading graduate (class of '93) who attended a high school of 5,000 students before heading to nearby Albright College, Wayne spent 17 years in public accounting before getting a call that would change everything: Reading was on the verge of a state takeover, and a team was being assembled to turn it around. Twelve years later, he's still there — and the work is anything but finished.   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/   Episode 328 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.   For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website  

In this Part 2, on-location episode of Travillian Next, host Amber Buker (Chief Research Officer at Travillian) sits down with Heather Luck, EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Five Star Bank, for a candid, documentary-style conversation filmed inside the bank itself.Heather opens up about the financial discipline behind one of the country's fastest-growing community banks. She walks through how Five Star manages its outsized CRE concentrations with granular monitoring, why cost of funds came down while reshaping the deposit base, and how the team sustains an efficiency ratio in the low 40s while investing heavily in people, technology, and new markets.A must-listen for community bank CFOs, controllers, board members, and anyone curious about what it takes to run the financial engine of an opportunistic, high-performing community bank.Filmed in collaboration with John Maxfield of Maxfield on Banks.

Joyce talks about: A 78 days for the government to pass a funding bill. Governor Ron DeSantis unveils new voting map targeting key Democratic House seats and giving Republicans an advantage. Supreme court votes 6 to 3 to do away with Louisiana's voting map, clearing a path for Republicans to dominate in redistricting war.Federal reserve holds rates/Jerome last meeting/ Kevin Warsh nomination goes through. Rumors the Apprentice is coming back with Don Jr. Sarah Palin speaks out about political violence / the media and celebrities. Florida's Chief Financial Officer. Blaise Ingoglia calls in to talk about redistricting map and remaining aggressive to keep Florida red, affordability in Florida and , investigating fraud within the insurance companies. D4vid details of the murder and attempted cover up. Iran The investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We get it – you're the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Compliance Officer – you're busy!And now, you have to think about new AI systems in your compliance process? That's no small thing on the to-do list!Our expert host, Marit Rødevand is joined by Hanjo Seibert, Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), to tackle the question: Who owns AI in compliance? The pair discuss: Why AI in compliance is both underrated and overrated, the use case traps companies fall into, and what each role needs to own.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEditor: Dominic DelargyVideo: Loïs Dunford____________________________________The Laundry explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism — dissecting headline news, unpacking regulatory trends, and examining the real-world consequences of non-compliance.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise.Get in touch: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran War hits the 60 day mark, and President Donald Trump is asked when it might end and the Strait of Hormuz might reopen; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before a Congressional committee for the first time since the start of the Iran War, saying the biggest obstacle for U.S. success in the war is Congressional Democrats and some Republicans; Pentagon's Chief Financial Officer testifies that the cost of the war so far is $25 billion; Federal Reserve votes to leave interest rates unchanged, and chair Jerome Powell says he plans to stay on as Fed governor after his term as chair expires in two weeks because the Justice Department's criminal investigation of him is not fully settled; Senate Banking Committee approves the president's nominee for the next Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, in a party line vote; House passes a 3-year reauthorization of FISA Sect. 702 spying power, with opponents looking to add a requirement for a warrant to record Americans' conversations; Supreme Court strikes down a Louisiana Congressional district map as unconstitutional racial gerrymandering; Supreme Court hears oral argument in a case about the Trump Administration's efforts to end deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians in the U.S.; former Attorney General Pam Bondi has scheduled a date to be interviewed by the House Oversight Committee in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation; Great Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone spoke with Lisa Teddone, the YMCA's Chief Financial Officer. Lisa, whose own children learned to swim at the Y in the late 1990s, described how a combination of Westchester County legislative funding, city partnerships, and federal grants, including an educational grant from Congressman Jamaal Bowman, allowed for critical upgrades to the gym and pool. She passionately advocates for the Y's "deep end" philosophy, teaching children confidence and serious life skills through their high-level aquatics programs.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Joe Caristi, Chief Financial Officer, Speare Memorial Hospital, discussing navigating financial challenges in rural healthcare, investing in technology and teams, and using AI to reduce workforce strain while sustaining community care.In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, we take you behind the curtain behind the curtain as we talk to former New World Pictures executive Jonathan Wolf, who was a Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of New World International from 1986 to 1990! We discuss Jonathan's time working at new World, the company's philosophy, and his insights on what Larry Kuppin and Harry Sloan had in mind when they purchased New World from Roger Corman in 1983. We also discuss his brief distribution venture with Studio Three Film Corporation, which released 1991's POPCORN! Plus, as celebrate #100Yearsof Corman, we end by discussing Roger Corman's legacy and who might fill his much-missed shoes.This is an interview you don't want to miss and Jonathan fills us in on something we've wanted to talk about for a long time, what it was like to work at New World Pictures! If you love movies, don't miss this fascinating and informative conversation!For more about the New World Pictures Podcast, including previous episodes, t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, other merch and more, we DARE YOU to head here: https://newworldpicturespodcast.com/For all the shows in Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/ 

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Robert Chestnut, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, LMH Health, discussing clinic transformation, the importance of prioritization and people-focused leadership, and strategies to grow and sustain the healthcare workforce in a changing environment.In collaboration with Insight Global.

The certified public adjuster and small business owner touts his insider knowledge of the insurance industry, one of the key functions of the state's Chief Financial Officer. Enforcing laws in favor of home owners, and understanding business, key parts of his campaign in the Republican primary for CFO.

In this episode, Perry Sham, Chief Financial Officer at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss managing rising healthcare costs and identifying opportunities for growth through joint ventures and strategic partnerships. He also shares his perspective on what defines an effective CFO in today's evolving healthcare landscape, from financial stewardship to strategic leadership.

This month, the guys are joined by Ben Lemoine, the Chief Financial Officer of Suncoast Credit Union located in Florida. Ben outlines his professional journey, which evolved from his days in Corporate CUs and consultative positions into the accountability of the CFO's chair at the 10th largest Credit Union in the country by asset size. He discusses Suncoast's hyperfocus on member acquisition and being able to see the direct impact they have on members' lives. Ben also shares the Credit Union's recent foray into using AI to enhance productivity. For more insights and ideas, visit DCG at DarlingConsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

In this episode, we unpack the sudden leadership shakeup at the logistics giant following the resignation of FedEx's Chief Financial Officer. His abrupt departure raises critical questions on Wall Street regarding the ongoing integration of the company's express and ground networks and its long-term financial stability. Next, we discuss the dark side of trucking safety and the regulatory loopholes that allow shadowy operators to continuously endanger the public. We dive into a blockbuster CBS investigation where 60 Minutes exposed a notorious chameleon carrier network that evades federal oversight by repeatedly reincarnating under new identities. Finally, we explore the evolving battle for gig economy deliveries as the logistics platform rapidly expands beyond traditional food orders. Discover how Ace Hardware partnered with Uber Eats to transform its vast network of neighborhood stores into hyperlocal micro-fulfillment centers for rapid tool and hardware deliveries. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GuestPete Anevski, CEO, Progyny PGNYCompany:ProgynyWebsiteprogyny.comTicker: $PGNYPete's BioPete Anevski is the Chief Executive Officer at Progyny, where he leads the company's strategic vision and growth as it transforms the family building and women's health benefits industry. With decades of experience building and scaling operations at leading healthcare and technology companies, Pete is driving Progyny's aim to deliver equitable, high-quality care for women and families.Under Pete's leadership, Progyny has expanded its footprint to support millions of lives across the U.S. and globally, while introducing new solutions that address care gaps across fertility, maternal health, parenting, menopause, and midlife. He is a passionate advocate for redefining the standard of care, building an integrated, data-driven model that improves outcomes, enhances the member experience, and lowers costs for employers.Prior to becoming CEO, Pete served as Progyny's President and Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Progyny, he was Chief Financial Officer at WebMD, where he helped scale the organization and expand access to health information for millions of consumers.A recognized industry leader, Pete was named to the TIME100 Health list for protecting access to IVF, Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year, Crain's New York Notable Leader in Healthcare, and a Champion for Women's Health by The World Economic Forum. A frequent speaker on the future of women's health and family building benefits and continues to work closely with top employers, consultants, and policymakers to champion access and innovation.Company BioProgyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a global leader in women's health and family building solutions, trusted by the nation's leading employers, health plans and benefit purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize their dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients, and physicians.Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools; provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs.Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Forbes' Best Employers, Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies, INC. 5000, INC. Power Partners and Crain's Fast 50 for NYC. For more information, visit www.progyny.com.

#257: Michaella Gallina built the career most people spend their entire lives chasing. She is a former Wall Street investor, VP of H&R Block and Chief Financial Officer who walked away from the pinnacle of her career to pursue a greater mission—helping others achieve true financial freedom and design a life on their own terms.Raised in a small rural town of just 4,000 people, Michaella learned early that money wasn't about status—it was about access, opportunity, and freedom. By 18, she was financially independent, working multiple jobs while earning both her bachelor's and master's degrees in finance. She went on to build an elite career on Wall Street, working in investment banking, managing high-level portfolios, and eventually becoming CFO of a $100+ million fintech company. She was a top shareholder in Starbucks, Chipotle, Lululemon, Facebook and many other amazing companies. She met with Howard Schultz, Mark Zukerberg, Cheryl Sandberg, Tim Cook, and many other household name CEO's.But despite the success—working with some of the biggest companies and leaders in the world—she realized something was missing. The long hours, high pressure, and constant grind led her to a turning point: success without purpose wasn't enough.At 36, Michaella made a bold decision—she walked away from it all.Today, she's a speaker, coach, and advocate for financial empowerment, helping people—especially women, create independence, choice, and the ability to live life on your own terms. Her work is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: this isn't just about money—it's about building a life of freedom, purpose, and meaning.www.michaellagallina.comEnjoy the show!

Marie Myers, Chief Financial Officer of HPE, explains how she measures business value while deploying agentic AI across a 3,600-person finance organization. Her framework separates direct ROI from indirect value (speed, accuracy, fewer errors) and the operating requirements that make finance AI trustworthy at scale.YOU'LL DISCOVER✅ How Myers separates direct ROI from indirect value, including speed, accuracy, and lower error rates✅ Why determinism was "foundational" for finance AI, and why HPE co-engineered with Nvidia NIMs to achieve consistent answers across half a million data elements✅ What "human in the loop" means in practice, and why accountability stays with finance leaders✅ How Alfred (built on Deloitte's Zora platform) moved from transactional workflows to core finance operating rhythms like HPE's weekly ops call✅ Why clean, reconciled data and a strong data layer are prerequisites for enterprise AI✅ How HPE redesigned FP&A workflows, centralized the team, and pushed "one source of truth" before layering in agents✅ How Myers thinks about agile experimentation, stage gates, and when to stop AI investments that will not pay off✅ Why change management and cultural adoption are often harder than the technology, and how training 3,000+ people was essential⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Measuring AI value beyond hard ROI3:40 Stage gates, scorecards, and when to stop an AI investment6:49 "This is a team sport": IT, business, compliance7:20 Determinism vs probabilism in financial AI9:38 Alfred, Deloitte Zora, and private cloud (on-premises) architecture13:04 Human in the loop and limits on agent autonomy14:31 Highest ROI AI use cases: engineering, marketing, IT16:23 Where finance sees ROI first: transactional workflows19:00 "AI slop" and maintaining quality standards25:32 Data quality and trusted, reconciled financial data33:49 Redesigning FP&A workflows, "one source of truth"40:35 Change management is the hardest part of AI

Jean-Marc Nadeau, CEO of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, visits the subbasement to talk about challenges facing Sask cities and about SUMA's upcoming convention. Plus, John Kennedy, executive director of the Sask Cultural Exchange, drops in to preview the April 11 Acoustic Songwriter Showcase, a fundraiser to support the Exchange's Folk & Roots Concert Series. Plus some surprising news about the city's Chief Financial Officer. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR AccessNow community radio.

In this episode, Nikhil Buduma, Co-Founder and CEO of Ambience Healthcare, and Alfred Lumsdaine, Chief Financial Officer of Ardent Health, discuss how ambient AI is reducing clinician burden, improving documentation and revenue cycle performance, and helping health systems navigate financial and operational pressures.This episode is sponsored by Ambience Healthcare.

Today's guest on Rural Health Today is Julie Soekoro, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Hamilton Health Care System in Dalton, Georgia. Rural hospitals face unique challenges in financial sustainability, but serve an irreplaceable role in our communities. Telling that story effectively will be key to closing the gap between the reality of rural health and how legislators understand the impact of policy. We'll talk about nonprofit healthcare, the challenges of rural health income statements and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Julie Soekoro on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-soekoro-6aa2521b/ Follow the Hamilton Healthcare System on social media! https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonHealthcareSystem

In the AI era, cybersecurity is undergoing a fundamental shift as AI agents transform both the speed and scale of attacks. In this interview, Gibb Witham, President and Chief Financial Officer of Hack The Box, explains why organizations must move beyond assumed AI capability toward measurable, validated cyber readiness for both humans and AI systems. Drawing on real-world benchmarks, agentic AI testing, and hands-on training, Witham outlines how security teams can safely adopt AI by proving performance under pressure. The discussion highlights why the future of cybersecurity depends on training, testing, and reinforcing human and AI operators together before they are trusted in critical environments. This segment is sponsored by Hack The Box. Visit https://securityweekly.com/hacktheboxrsac to learn more about them! As credential-based attacks continue to dominate headlines, many organizations are realizing that identity alone is no longer a sufficient control. This conversation explores the shift toward device-based access enforcement and why tying access to both user and device is becoming critical. We'll discuss how this evolution is reshaping Zero Trust strategies across modern environments. This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlockerrsac to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-568

In the AI era, cybersecurity is undergoing a fundamental shift as AI agents transform both the speed and scale of attacks. In this interview, Gibb Witham, President and Chief Financial Officer of Hack The Box, explains why organizations must move beyond assumed AI capability toward measurable, validated cyber readiness for both humans and AI systems. Drawing on real-world benchmarks, agentic AI testing, and hands-on training, Witham outlines how security teams can safely adopt AI by proving performance under pressure. The discussion highlights why the future of cybersecurity depends on training, testing, and reinforcing human and AI operators together before they are trusted in critical environments. This segment is sponsored by Hack The Box. Visit https://securityweekly.com/hacktheboxrsac to learn more about them! As credential-based attacks continue to dominate headlines, many organizations are realizing that identity alone is no longer a sufficient control. This conversation explores the shift toward device-based access enforcement and why tying access to both user and device is becoming critical. We'll discuss how this evolution is reshaping Zero Trust strategies across modern environments. This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlockerrsac to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-568

Andrew Griffith on why government sometimes has to say 'no' and why Rupert Murdoch was the "best boss".The Shadow Business Secretary was once the youngest Chief Financial Officer of any major British company, when he worked at Sky, before becoming an MP an joining Boris Johnson's team in Downing Street. Senior Producer: Daniel Kraemer Producer: Flora Murray Editor: Giles Edwards