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Planful CEO Grant Halloran shares his insights on the current state of AI adoption in the enterprise, emphasizing the need to temper excitement with reality. He highlighted the importance of understanding legal and security aspects, listening to customers, and pacing AI development with their ability to use it effectively. Halloran also discussed the potential of AI to transform business processes, emphasizing the importance of a human-AI partnership and the need for customers to adapt to using the API and learn new ways to do things.
Planful CFO Dan Fletcher discusses the role of finance leaders in the age of AI. CFO Fletcher emphasizes the need for data governance and security, and stresses the importance of investing in knowledge and training to mitigate risk. Fletcher highlights the significance of preparation and experience in shaping his perspectives on AI, while drawing on his investment background. referencing his past conversations on AI-related topics.
Interviews featured in this episode include:
Mike Petrauskas, Sr. Financial Analyst, Hilb Group
Sr. Financial Analyst Mike Petrauskas of the Hilb Group discusses his efforts enhance the budgeting and forecasting processes of this dynamic ownership group of more than 80 insurance agencies. Hilb Group is aiming for a 5% EBITDA forecast accuracy. Petrauskas emphasizes the importance of better predicting when they will receive payments. NOW LISTEN
James Muscat, Group Commercial Finance & FP&A Director at Ten Lifestyle Group Plc
FP&A Leader James Muscat explains how Ten Lifestyle Group underwent a digital transformation to bring finance to the forefront as a strategic partner. Muscat also shares insights on transforming finance through technology, including the evolution of the role of finance professionals and the adoption of AI. NOW LISTEN

Planful CEO Grant Halloran shares his insights on the current state of AI adoption in the enterprise, emphasizing the need to temper excitement with reality. He highlighted the importance of understanding legal and security aspects, listening to customers, and pacing AI development with their ability to use it effectively. Halloran also discussed the potential of AI to transform business processes, emphasizing the importance of a human-AI partnership and the need for customers to adapt to using the API and learn new ways to do things.
Planful CFO Dan Fletcher discusses the role of finance leaders in the age of AI. CFO Fletcher emphasizes the need for data governance and security, and stresses the importance of investing in knowledge and training to mitigate risk. Fletcher highlights the significance of preparation and experience in shaping his perspectives on AI, while drawing on his investment background. referencing his past conversations on AI-related topics.
Interviews featured in this episode include:
Mike Petrauskas, Sr. Financial Analyst, Hilb Group
Sr. Financial Analyst Mike Petrauskas of the Hilb Group discusses his efforts enhance the budgeting and forecasting processes of this dynamic ownership group of more than 80 insurance agencies. Hilb Group is aiming for a 5% EBITDA forecast accuracy. Petrauskas emphasizes the importance of better predicting when they will receive payments. NOW LISTEN
James Muscat, Group Commercial Finance & FP&A Director at Ten Lifestyle Group Plc
FP&A Leader James Muscat explains how Ten Lifestyle Group underwent a digital transformation to bring finance to the forefront as a strategic partner. Muscat also shares insights on transforming finance through technology, including the evolution of the role of finance professionals and the adoption of AI. NOW LISTEN

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