3126: Strategic Finance for 2025: AI, Automation, and Liquidity Mastery
Release Date: 12/22/2024
3153: Game Lounge’s Vision for Agentic AI in a Changing Regulatory Landscape
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I examine the transformative rise of agentic AI and its profound impact on the iGaming and tech industries in 2025. Joining me is the CEO of Game Lounge, a company driving innovation in iGaming and achieving remarkable growth, including a 30% increase in net profit. With a global reach across more than 130 SEO-driven websites in 60 countries, Game Lounge is shaping the future of the industry through its GLX startup incubator, designed to harness the power of agentic AI. We discuss how agentic AI is revolutionizing efficiency and personalization while...
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3152: AI for Mass-Scale Code Refactoring and Analysis
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI and software development with Justine Gehring, an AI researcher at Moderne and the author of AI for Mass-Scale Code Refactoring and Analysis. Justine shares her insights into how AI is addressing one of the most complex challenges in the industry: large-scale code migrations and updates across enterprise environments. While AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT have excelled at assisting individual developers with writing and optimizing code, Justine explains how large-scale code refactoring requires an...
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3151: From Copyright to Contracts: The Legal Impact of AI on IP
The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
How is artificial intelligence reshaping the legal and intellectual property landscape? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I explore this evolving topic with Alex Watt, an IP lawyer at Howard Kennedy who specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of intellectual property in the digital age. We delve into the transformative role of AI in intellectual property management, including the implications of large language models and the challenges of copyright exemptions for AI training. Alex also shares insights on the importance of updating licensing agreements to reflect AI usage...
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3150: The Future of Cloud Technology: Lessons from Mission Cloud’s Approach
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How can businesses maximize the potential of AWS to drive innovation, efficiency, and scalability? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Jonathan LaCour, CTO of Mission Cloud. The company focuses exclusively on AWS, helping organizations manage cloud adoption, migration, and optimization while addressing complex challenges in security, cost control, and application development. Jonathan shares practical insights into building successful cloud migration strategies, emphasizing the need for clear planning, secure infrastructure, and governance measures. He also discusses how Mission...
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3149: Driving Efficiency and Innovation in Finance: The BlackLine Perspective
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How is artificial intelligence reshaping the finance industry, and what role do CIOs play in driving digital transformation? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I connect with Sumit Johar, CEO of BlackLine, a leader in digital finance transformation. With over 20 years of enterprise cloud experience spanning cybersecurity, automation, and data governance, Sumit brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. Sumit shares insights into the evolving role of the CIO and how deeper collaboration with CFOs is driving innovation and efficiency in finance. We explore the transformative power of...
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3148: AI Meets Pharma: How BioPhy is Accelerating Clinical Trials
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Can artificial intelligence redefine the future of drug development and clinical trials? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., the internationally recognized AI and machine learning expert who serves as CEO of BioPhy. Founded in 2019, BioPhy focuses on using AI to revolutionize the later stages of drug development, a critical yet often overlooked segment of the pharmaceutical pipeline. Dave shares insights into BioPhy’s innovative platform, which combines scientific, clinical, and regulatory insights to predict clinical trial success and steer...
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3147: How Cambridge Mobile Telematics is Making Roads Safer with Technology
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How can technology revolutionize road safety for the 1.5 billion drivers on the road today? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Hari Balakrishnan and Bill Powers, co-founders of Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics service provider. Their unique partnership—blending Hari’s engineering genius, honored with the 2023 Marconi Prize, and Bill’s entrepreneurial prowess as an “atypical tech CEO”—has built a unicorn company dedicated to making roads safer. We explore how CMT’s AI-driven platform, DriveWell®, leverages sensor data from IoT...
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3146: Securing the Quantum Future: How SECQAI is Redefining Cyber Defense
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How can we safeguard our digital infrastructure in the age of quantum computing? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Rahul Tyagi, CEO of SECQAI, a NATO-backed leader in quantum-resilient and memory-safe semiconductor solutions. As quantum computing accelerates, the risks to current encryption systems grow, making it critical to rethink how we protect our most sensitive data and systems. Rahul shares insights into the looming quantum computing threat, where "steal now, decrypt later" strategies are already compromising long-term data security. He explains how SECQAI’s...
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3145: How Enfusion is Redefining Asset Management with Tech
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How can technology empower asset managers to navigate increasingly complex investments while optimizing their workflows? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Oleg Movchan, CEO of Enfusion, a company revolutionizing investment management through its integrated, SaaS-native platform. With a career spanning investment banking, hedge funds, and leading Enfusion through an IPO, Oleg shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in modern asset management. We explore how Enfusion helps firms seamlessly integrate front, middle, and back-office operations, enabling greater...
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3144: Honoring Tech Pioneers: The IEEE Medal of Honor's Evolution
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Have you ever stopped to think about the transformative power of technology on our daily lives and the extraordinary minds behind these innovations? In this episode, I sit down with Thomas M. Coughlin, President of IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization, to explore a remarkable announcement that underscores the profound impact of technology on society: the IEEE Medal of Honor monetary prize is being increased to an astounding $2 million starting in 2025. Thomas shares insights into why IEEE has elevated this award to such a prestigious level, placing it among the...
info_outlineHow is the role of the CFO transforming in today’s digital age, and how can AI and automation empower financial leaders to navigate this evolution? In this episode, I speak with Bob Stark, Global Head of Market Strategy at Kyriba, to explore how CFOs are becoming strategic business partners, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance decision-making, optimize liquidity, and safeguard their organizations against financial risks.
Bob provides an in-depth look at how AI is reshaping the finance landscape, moving beyond efficiency to drive smarter, data-driven decisions. He highlights key areas where AI and machine learning are making an impact, such as improving cash forecasting accuracy, automating workflows, and enhancing fraud detection. As fraud threats grow increasingly sophisticated, Bob explains how AI's anomaly detection and policy enforcement at machine speed are critical for protecting financial operations.
We also dive into the challenges CFOs face when adopting AI, from building trust in AI systems to balancing automation with human oversight. Bob shares why embedded, turnkey AI solutions are gaining traction and how CFOs can ensure their AI initiatives align with broader business goals. Additionally, we discuss the future of liquidity management, where data-driven insights empower CFOs to make more impactful decisions while reducing inefficiencies.
Whether you're a finance professional curious about the potential of AI, or a business leader looking to understand how to integrate these technologies into your operations, this episode offers actionable insights into the evolving role of the CFO and the strategic use of AI in finance.
What do you think are the biggest challenges CFOs face in adopting AI? Let’s continue the conversation—share your thoughts with us!