Aprio Ascend

Aprio Ascend
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Aprio Ascend  Where bold ideas meet smart growth  Join Aprio as we explore what’s next in business, from AI breakthroughs and tax law shifts to cybersecurity, data-driven decision making, and more. Designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs, Aprio Ascend delivers sharp insights to help you lead, scale, and thrive.  Hosted by Jordan Fladell, Aprio’s Managing Director of Technology Advisory Services - Partner and a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience helping companies grow smarter. Jordan’s unique blend of tech fluency and strategic business guidance makes him the perfect guide for today’s CEOs, CFOs, and entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing business landscape. 

Episodes

  1. FEB 3

    Aprio Ascend: Episode 2 - Economic Outlook 2026: The Year of the Gas Pedal (and the Speed Limit)

    In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with Aprio’s Chief Investment Officer Simeon Wallis, CFA, to unpack Aprio’s 2026 Economic Outlook. From sticky inflation and shifting labor dynamics to a reopening M&A market and the risks that could shape the back half of the year, we explore why 2026 is both an acceleration point and a caution zone. Tune in to learn how you can use this early year window to invest, strengthen operations, and prepare for what’s ahead.

    19 min

  2. JAN 16

    Aprio Ascend: Episode 1 - Humans + AI: The Intuit Strategy with Alex Balazs CTO of Intuit

    In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with a very special guest to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the irreplaceable role of human insight. As AI continues to reshape how businesses operate, we’ll dive into why human judgment, creativity, and empathy remain essential, and how leaders can strike the right balance. We’ll also learn how Intuit is harnessing the power of AI.  Whether you're a CEO, CFO, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you understand how to harness AI without losing the human edge—and how to prepare your business for what’s next.

    17 min
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About

Aprio Ascend  Where bold ideas meet smart growth  Join Aprio as we explore what’s next in business, from AI breakthroughs and tax law shifts to cybersecurity, data-driven decision making, and more. Designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs, Aprio Ascend delivers sharp insights to help you lead, scale, and thrive.  Hosted by Jordan Fladell, Aprio’s Managing Director of Technology Advisory Services - Partner and a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience helping companies grow smarter. Jordan’s unique blend of tech fluency and strategic business guidance makes him the perfect guide for today’s CEOs, CFOs, and entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing business landscape. 

Information

  • Creator
    Aprio Ascend
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Aprio Ascend