Best Glenn Hopper Podcasts (2025)

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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

6d ago45:42

45:42

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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Generative AI in Auditing for Accountants to Master Compliance and Efficiency with Jason Pikoos 46:19

1d ago46:19

46:19

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

1h ago49:33

49:33

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

3h ago1:05:58

1:05:58

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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Understanding AI Challenges and Opportunities in Financial Decision-Making with Jon Brewton 36:00

13d ago36:00

36:00

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

13d ago41:54

41:54

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

19d ago38:51

38:51

“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

20d ago49:48

49:48

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

27d ago40:37

40:37

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

28d ago35:58

35:58

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

1M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

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

1M ago56:44

56:44

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

2M ago33:52

33:52

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

1M ago47:49

47:49

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

2M ago46:29

46:29

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

2M ago54:04

54:04

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

2M ago37:27

37:27

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

2M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

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

2M ago46:12

46:12

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

3M ago33:41

33:41

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

3M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

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

3M ago42:55

42:55

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

3M ago56:37

56:37

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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AI Tools for Finance Professionals to Automate Reporting & Forecasting Today with Nicolas Boucher 38:28

3M ago38:28

38:28

In this episode, the hosts Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) and Glenn Hopper explore how artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is transforming the world of corporate finance. The conversation dives into the practical applications of AI in finance, the current trends shaping the industry, and the steps finance professionals can take …

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Business Partnering from Maersk to Lego: Christian Franz Hansen 44:42

3M ago44:42

44:42

Christian Franz Hansen is a seasoned management consultant and finance thought leader. He’s made it his mission to bridge the gap between strategic decision making and data analysis with a background that includes roles at EY and a finance consultant helping big-names including General Motors, Lego Group, and Maersk. He’s now a member of the Busine…

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AI Investment Strategies for Retail Investors to Outperform the Market with Andrew Einhorn 48:14

3M ago48:14

48:14

In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper delve into the world of AI-driven financial analysis with Andrew Einhorn. From anecdotes about early AI experiments to deep insights on leveraging data, Andrew shares how his platform helps investors move beyond opinions and make data-backed decisions. Andrew Einhorn is an ent…

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Top Senior Data Scientist on AI and Future proofing FP&A 57:54

3M ago57:54

57:54

Tobias Zwingmann is an ex-Senior Data Scientist-turned managing partner of RAPYD.AI - which is empowering companies from B2B SaaS startups to leading financial institutions towards a unified AI strategy. His data insights are shared in his books including “AI-Powered Business Intelligence” (O’Reilly 2022) and “Augmented Analytics” (Co-author, O‘Rei…

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An Excel MVP walks into a podcast 46:04

4M ago46:04

46:04

George Mount is an Excel MVP and author of Modern Data Analytics in Excel (he describes it as a guide to becoming a data analyst in Excel). His latest book, Advancing into Analytics: From Excel to Python and R could be subtitled “becoming a data scientist in Excel. As founder and CEO of Stringfest Analytics, he provides analytics education and upsk…

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The Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Finance Automation and Innovation with Nicolas Boucher 48:17

4M ago48:17

48:17

In this episode of the Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper do an in-depth analysis of the transformative role of AI in finance with Nicolas Boucher. With AI becoming increasingly central to the finance industry, this conversation explores how generative AI and automation are reshaping the future of financial operations, decision-m…

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Soaring Through FP&A: How Bruno Oliveira is Helping Swissport Take Flight 42:53

4M ago42:53

42:53

This year Bruno Oliveira got promoted to CFO, flying up the FP&A route at Swissport, the world’s leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, active at 286 airports in 60 countries. In this must-listen episode: FP&A in the trenches from banks, to automotive, agriculture and aviation at Swissport How to cope without control on demand in…

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IBM CFO’s powerful lessons for getting FP&A into Owner Mode 55:40

4M ago55:40

55:40

Forget “Founder Mode”. For those in FP&A your CFO expects Owner Mode. “In rugby, if you observe, a player often clings on to the ball, not letting it go out of his hands until the goal is scored. That’s how we need to handle things. Own it — cling onto it — achieve the goal,” says former IBM India CFO Ravikumar Ramanan, author of the brilliant book…

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The Future of AI in Business Mastering Effective Interaction and Resource Planning with Conor Grennan 43:43

4M ago43:43

43:43

In this episode of Future Finance Show, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper dive deep into the revolutionary impact of generative AI on industries, with a particular focus on its implications in finance. They explore how AI transforms workflows, enhances productivity, and shifts the focus from tasks to higher-level thinking. The conversation brea…

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Getting to big wins with AI in FP&A – Don Tomoff 54:20

4M ago54:20

54:20

“Not having the answer is no longer acceptable because you are 30 seconds from having the answer. You’ve just gotta ask.” – Don Tomoff Don Tomoff, founder of Invenio Advisors, is a finance rockstar and a trailblazer in AI adoption for finance. As a CMA his life’s mission is to make work easier for literally everyone he encounters. The CMA and finan…

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How to sell your report successfully- with Skip Kastroll 54:34

5M ago54:34

54:34

Skip Katroll is Senior Director, Insights and Analytics at AmPhil. AmPhil helps big-name nonprofits raise more money and advance their missions. This episode is packed with practical and honest insights and takeaways you can apply to your day job. Skip gives the inside story on creating and selling a report at Amphil, "Unlocking the Secrets of Lost…

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Revolutionizing Finance through AI and Data Science with Gabriela Gutierrez 31:36

5M ago31:36

31:36

In this episode of the Future Finance Show, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on financial planning and analysis (FP&A). The discussion revolves around how AI tools, from generative AI to sophisticated models like OpenAI's Project Strawberry, are reshaping the finance landscape. …

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The power of flexibility in your FP&A career - Laura Bloom 55:00

5M ago55:00

55:00

Laura Bloom started as as a contracts manager for an air cargo company. In a dramatic switch she moved to accounting, then finance and FP&A at top companies including Dotmatics, Salesforce Comcast, and is now senior finance manager at Icertis, a SaaS platform for AI-powered contract intelligence. In 2023 she founded Impact FP&A specializing in Go-T…

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The last frontier: Getting FP&A from Back Office to Brilliant - Daniel Paik 1:03:27

5M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Former CFO Daniel Paik, turned founder and CEO of CuroWork is at war on back office functions. He vows to “transform back-office departments from cost centers to profit centers” with FP&A in their sights. He says: “I call the back office the last frontier. We are the only ones not measuring ourselves. Therefore we get crap given to us every single …

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A Bold Prediction for the Future of Accounting in the AI Era By Tom Hood 37:04

5M ago37:04

37:04

This week’s show notes are written by Microsoft CoPilot. What does the future of accounting and finance look like? How can you leverage technology, especially generative AI, to take your career to the next level? Join Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper as they explore these questions and more with Tom Hood, a renowned leader and innovator in the accou…

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Selling the Stack: Tyler Caskey, Partner at TheBeanCounters 59:37

5M ago59:37

59:37

CFO and Partner, Tyler Caskey loves hunting down and automating manual processes, installing better systems, and redesigning how information is gathered. He adds: “On average I can cut 40% of the time cost out of most finance and payroll teams within 12 months. And with the 40% saved time they can significantly reduce error rates and start to show …

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Getting to an amazing FP&A Data story – Brandon Wilson 53:33

5M ago53:33

53:33

Continuing our “Masters of FP&A Data” series, we have the privilege of hosting Brandon Wilson, Founder and CEO of Steady Dynamic. Brandon works with clients from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies giving expertise to those who lack experience building digital solutions. He encourages big ideation, assuming technology can solve any proble…

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Why AI is a Game-Changer for Finance Professionals - Insights from Christian Martinez 42:51

6M ago42:51

42:51

In this episode of the Future Finance Show, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Christian Martinez, a finance transformation expert and AI enthusiast, to explore the intersection of finance, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. The discussion covers the growing importance of AI and Python in finance, the benefits of leveragi…

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Getting more wins from your data - with Nicholas Mann 58:36

6M ago58:36

58:36

Nicholas Mann, founder and CEO Stratos Consulting, has got the best out of the data for hundreds of companies. He has helped data and analytics leaders go from siloed, heterogeneous data source to a modeled data warehouse and analytics platforms. In this awesome analytics episode he shares some of his experiences: Getting companies on their data jo…

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20 years of top FP&A (from Amazon to Siemens and everything in between) 46:13

6M ago46:13

46:13

Maria del Dado Alonso Sanchez, a recognized and respected Board Member and Chief Financial Officer for large & mid-cap companies has been a finance leader in sectors including e-commerce, technology, gaming ad tech, and online hospitality. She says: “Each sector really presented its unique financial challenges and strategies.” Learn invaluable less…

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Unlock Financial Success with AI With Jon Brewton 49:48

6M ago49:48

49:48

Future Finance: Unlocking the Power of AI for Finance Professionals With Jon Brewton TLDR: Jon Brewton, the founder and CEO of Data2, talks about how his company uses AI and machine learning to help clients in make better decisions and avoid errors. Each week we ask AI to generate our show notes and optimize them to get you interested in the story.…

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For the Love of FP&A: Christian Wattig 57:48

6M ago57:48

57:48

Only our second ever returning guest, Christian Wattig, a veteran former leader of FP&A at P&G, Unilever, and Squarespace, reveals new skills he has learnt as he created the recently-launched 8 week Wharton Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Certificate Program, one of the most comprehensive FP&A training courses on the market. He describes highl…

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The Art of Finance: Joe Knight on Demystifying Numbers to Empower Businesses 55:17

6M ago55:17

55:17

When any finance business partner–a CFO or an FP&A professional–wants their counterpart across the table in marketing, sales or HR, to understand the essentials of numbers, they hand them the business classic, Financial Intelligence, A Manager's Guide to Knowing what the Numbers Really Mean. First published in 2006, the book has been named in the T…

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The Role of AI in Modern Finance With Jim O'Neill 37:18

7M ago37:18

37:18

TLDR: Jim O'Neill, co-founder of SaaSWorks, discusses the critical role of AI in modern finance, emphasizing the importance of clean data, the convergence of AI with other technologies, and the need for businesses to adapt to an AI-driven landscape. These show notes were written by Claude.AI Sonnet LLM Model. Dive into the Future of Finance with AI…

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When AI Outperformed Financial Analysts – Alex Kim 59:06

7M ago59:06

59:06

In this episode Glenn Hopper talks to the researcher responsible for the groundbreaking study which found that AI is better at conducting financial analysis than humans. Alex Kim, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, provides a full overview of his findings, methodology and the impact on FP&A, CFOs and finance from the attention-grabbing…

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How to get on CFO headhunters’ radars and win your next role 55:29

7M ago55:29

55:29

We received a flood of FP&A and CFO questions from our audience (and FP&A Reddit). These and more are put to this this week’s finance headhunter special guests: Nick Gribbon,Senior Partner, Financial Officers Practice at Essenta, and Laura Streather, Consultant, Private Equity at Essenta, who run the finance headhunting section at the global execut…

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Ensuring Fairness and Privacy in the Digital Age With Ben Dooley 37:32

7M ago37:32

37:32

This week on Future Finance before getting to our guest interview HAL 9000l makes a guest appearance and Glenn has a fun discussion about romantic relationships and AI that you will not want to miss. Welcome to the exciting world of Future Finance! Today's episode dives into the exploration of the dynamic intersection of AI and finance. Ben Dooley,…

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