The Big Handover: Paul Says Goodbye and Chats With New Host Glenn Hopper

FP&A Today

Mar 26 2024 • 24 mins

It’s the end of an era. This is Paul Barnhurst’s last episode as FP&A Today host. And in this episode he introduces new FP&A Today host: Glenn Hopper.

Glenn Hopper is a Chief Financial Officer with two decades of experience leading finance operations for private equity-backed companies. Glenn  is an author and journalist, US Navy Veteran, #1 AI Finance leader, and a passionate advocate for FP&A.

In this episode:

  • Glenn’s whirlwind career since he last appeared on the show
  • Training FP&A on AI
  • Why getting started on AI in finance is a painful audit Why the first stages of AI implementation in finance have nothing to do with AI
  • Launching the definitive LinkedIn course for generative AI and finance
  • Why it is vital for finance professionals to understand the base of AI
  • Glenn’s favorite episode of FP&A Today
  • Why I decided to become the new host of FP&A Today
  • Why there’s no need to hide my Southern accent on the show
  • Turning the tables on Paul
  • Paul’s final message

Follow Glenn Hopper at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii/

Follow Paul Barnhurst at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy/