Karen Balunso

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How should finance teams be trained on AI?

How should finance teams be trained on AI to drive real business value?Finance and AI training should be practical, role-specific,...
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#277 How CFOs Scale to $100M+ Without Leaving Xero, David Tuck, Founder, Mayday and Kate Hayward, Managing Director UK, Xero

This episode of The GrowCFO Show brings together David Tuck, Founder of Mayday and CFO Tech Stack, and Kate Hayward,...
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Why Most Finance Leaders Stall Before CFO

Finance often gets labeled as a blocker, but the best leaders shift this perception by becoming the bridge that turns...
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What Finance Tasks Can AI Automate?

What finance tasks can AI automate in modern organizations?AI applications in finance can automate a wide range of operational, analytical,...
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#276 Why Information Security Is Now a CFO Responsibility, Howard Francioni, Lead Auditor, Akton Boundrie Group

In episode 276 of the GrowCFO Show, host Kevin Appleby is joined by Howard Francioni, Lead Auditor at Akton Boundrie...
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The hidden cost of a finance stack you’ve outgrown

CFOs lose 9.2 percent of revenue to contract mismanagement. Contract intelligence gives finance teams the visibility to catch risks before...
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Why Being CFO-Ready Isn’t Enough Anymore

Finance often gets labeled as a blocker, but the best leaders shift this perception by becoming the bridge that turns...
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#275 How to Choose Between AI-Native Tools and Proven Finance Platforms, Gavin McGahey, CTO & Co-Founder, AccountsIQ

In this episode, host Kevin Appleby is joined by Gavin McGahey, CTO and Co‑Founder of AccountsIQ, to explore one of...
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What to ask in AI demos: a CFO scorecard for separating substance from theatre

Finance often gets labeled as a blocker, but the best leaders shift this perception by becoming the bridge that turns...
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#274 How to Value Brand Equity in an M&A Deal, Stevey Arroyo, Founder & Partner, The Brand Exit

In today’s M&A landscape, the businesses that achieve premium valuations are rarely those with the best numbers alone. They are...