Finance Operations

AppZen Inc.

Welcome to the podcast for finance leaders interested in using AI to make their finance operations autonomous. On this podcast, you’ll find actionable strategy, advice, and tactics to achieve self-driving Expense Audit, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Revenue operations. This mix of podcast episodes, interviews, and fireside chats features finance AI experts, industry analysts, and finance professionals sharing their experiences and expertise on creating the ideal, AI-driven, finance back-office. read less
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18 - Future-proof your bottom line
Dec 22 2022
18 - Future-proof your bottom line
Economic headwinds are strengthening. Supplies are short, inflation is increasing, and rates are rising. Gain a better understanding of our current economic climate and learn how you can use autonomous finance technology to reduce costs and drive efficiency that will ensure your organization weathers the storm.Listen as Arif Janmohamed, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alex Bard, Partner at Redpoint Ventures, Naresh Bansal, CFO at AppZen, and Anant Kale, CEO of AppZen share their perspectives in this lively panel discussion on bulletproofing your bottom line.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com

Episodes

18 - Future-proof your bottom line
Dec 22 2022
18 - Future-proof your bottom line
Economic headwinds are strengthening. Supplies are short, inflation is increasing, and rates are rising. Gain a better understanding of our current economic climate and learn how you can use autonomous finance technology to reduce costs and drive efficiency that will ensure your organization weathers the storm.Listen as Arif Janmohamed, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alex Bard, Partner at Redpoint Ventures, Naresh Bansal, CFO at AppZen, and Anant Kale, CEO of AppZen share their perspectives in this lively panel discussion on bulletproofing your bottom line.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
17 - How AppZen enables an autonomous experience for finance teams
Nov 10 2022
17 - How AppZen enables an autonomous experience for finance teams
In this episode, AppZen's Andrew Foster sits down with the AP Association's Mike Pavely, to discuss how AppZen enables an autonomous experience for finance teams. They'll cover who AppZen is and some of the challenges organizations face that lead them to look for AppZen. Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
16 - 5 ways to make your expense auditing best in class
Oct 27 2022
16 - 5 ways to make your expense auditing best in class
In this episode, Saman Khatami joins Jorge Perez from Cytric by Amadeus to uncover 5 best practices that will take your expense auditing process from good to best-in-class. Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
15 - You've been lied to about AP automation. Here's what to do about it.
Oct 13 2022
15 - You've been lied to about AP automation. Here's what to do about it.
Join Matt Wright, SVP of Customer Success at AppZen, as he demystifies OCR, RPA, automation, and AI, and explains why an AI-first approach is the only way to conquer today’s challenges and scale for a more productive and strategic future.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
14 - Why successful GBS runs on technology
Sep 22 2022
14 - Why successful GBS runs on technology
Matt Wright, SVP of Customer Success at AppZen, and Barbara Hodge from the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) dig into details on why it’s vital for global business services (GBS) to focus on institutional knowledge as it relates to technology:How technology is pushing shared services and GBS forwardThe benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) to GBSThe factors that drive true success for businesses choosing to use AIWant to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
13 - Why a large biotechnology company switched to AppZen Expense Audit
Sep 8 2022
13 - Why a large biotechnology company switched to AppZen Expense Audit
In this episode, Customer Success Manager, Colton Durham, uncovers the experiences of one leading biotechnology organization's move to AI-driven Expense Audit. They discuss:How auditors’ pain points were resolvedWhat the implementation was like and how long it took to start seeing resultsHow the switch impacted productivity, savings, and processes changeHow these changes affected the entire organizationWant to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
12 - 5 ways AP process bottlenecks can kill your bottom line
Aug 11 2022
12 - 5 ways AP process bottlenecks can kill your bottom line
The AP automation process has 5 inherent inefficiencies that every AP team faces. Solving these challenges requires constant human intervention, slowing you down and keeping you from achieving your tech stack’s intended ROI. Tune in to learn how to overcome these daunting AP challenges.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
11 - How to uplevel your HR shared services game with AI-driven expense auditing
Jul 28 2022
11 - How to uplevel your HR shared services game with AI-driven expense auditing
In this episode, we explore what an AI-driven approach truly is (and isn’t), why it’s the right solution more than ever, and how it can uplevel and scale your shared services operations. Get actionable insights into why and how thousands of companies tackle shared services HR challenges with an AI-driven finance approach every day.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
10 - How to detect expense fraud you don't even know is happening
Jul 14 2022
10 - How to detect expense fraud you don't even know is happening
What’s every business’ wish when it comes to expense fraud? Not having any. In this episode, we show you how to detect expense fraud, and keep your employees and company out of trouble–and the headlines. With an AI-driven approach, you can detect fraud and other risks 10X better than any other solutions without manual work.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
09 - Using AI to maintain compliance in a rapidly changing sanctions landscape
May 12 2022
09 - Using AI to maintain compliance in a rapidly changing sanctions landscape
Compliance experts Neil Tyson & Andrew Foster sit down for a fireside chat to discuss why you need more than automation in your expense and AP processes when the regulations change rapidly. Specifically, how AI brings speed and accuracy to enable you to stay fully compliant and what a best-in-class compliance program looks like to keep up with rapidly changing government sanctions and regulations. Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
08 - Perspectives on the role of finance in business transformations
Apr 29 2022
08 - Perspectives on the role of finance in business transformations
Jeff Epstein, Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and former CFO at Oracle, and Anant Kale, CEO and Co-Founder of AppZen, sit down for a fireside chat style interview where they discuss the role of the CFO and the finance team in the area of business transformation.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
07 - How TruGreen Transformed Accounts Payable with Autonomous AP
Apr 21 2022
07 - How TruGreen Transformed Accounts Payable with Autonomous AP
As part of their digital transformation initiative, TruGreen saw the need for the next step in invoice processing through AI. A collaborative effort of their Finance and IT teams has resulted in an upgraded and more accurate approach to their invoice auditing, today.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
06 - How Takeda is transforming global expense auditing with AI
Apr 13 2022
06 - How Takeda is transforming global expense auditing with AI
Join Takeda's Daniel Purdy, Global Program Lead, and Monika Moser, Head of Procurement Solutions, as they share their experiences using AppZen’s Expense Audit to enhance T&E audit processes.In this session you will learn about: Takeda’s journey prior to globally deploying an AI expense auditing solutionHow AppZen helped the company overcome the challenges of a highly-regulated industryTakeda’s plans to further develop AppZen within their global operationsWant to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
05 - How Owens Corning uses AI to achieve digital transformation in expense management
Mar 31 2022
05 - How Owens Corning uses AI to achieve digital transformation in expense management
Join Owens Corning’s Global Travel Team Lead to hear about her journey in recognizing the power of AI to enhance finance operations to increase audit coverage, improve compliance, and reduce spend.In this episode, you'll learn:How AI can enhance your finance operationsThe challenges that Owens Corning faced with T&E and how they were able to solve them with AIWant to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
04 - Trusting AI to automate finance operations
Mar 9 2022
04 - Trusting AI to automate finance operations
Rama Akkiraju, IBM Fellow and CTO of Watson AIOps for IBM, and Kunal Verma, CTO and Co-Founder of AppZen, discuss the state of AI in transforming both finance and AI operations.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
03 - Top 6 Expense Auditing Challenges Finance Auditors Face
Feb 8 2022
03 - Top 6 Expense Auditing Challenges Finance Auditors Face
T&E managers have gained expense control via expense management systems however, Finance Auditors still face significant challenges. In this episode of the Finance Operations podcast, Gary Malhotra & Saman Khatmani discuss the top 6 challenges faced by auditors in expense auditing. Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
02 - Autonomous: The (Near) Future of Finance Operations
Feb 7 2022
02 - Autonomous: The (Near) Future of Finance Operations
In this episode of the Finance Operations Podcast, Gary Malhotra and Imran Gohar discuss the opportunity presented by finance AI, the application of autonomous AI within finance operations, and why this is transformational for enterprise finance leaders.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com
01 - A Radical Shift in Finance Operations
Feb 4 2022
01 - A Radical Shift in Finance Operations
In the first episode of the Finance Operations podcast, Gary Malhotra discusses the relevance of Finance Operations to the modern enterprise, evolving Finance operations models, the radical shift from a workflow-driven to an AI-first back-office.Want to see our products in action? Try them for free!Try Autonomous AP for FREETry Expense Audit for FREEFollow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook!Listen to the Finance Operations podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Amazon MusicContact AppZenEmail us at contact@appzen.com