FinFactor: Expert Insights for the CFO
Tune in to FinFactor as we dive into the evolving role of today’s CFO. Each episode features experienced finance leaders and industry experts who share practical insights on emerging technology, financial strategy, and the future of the Office of the CFO.
Hosted by Blaine Bertsch, we explore the evolving responsibilities of finance leaders—from adopting automation and AI to navigating today’s complex financial environment and leading digital transformation initiatives. Guests share firsthand experiences from the front lines of ERP implementations, strategic planning, data management, and financial operations.
Whether you're a CFO in a mid-market company or a fractional CFO, FinFactor offers practical insights, lessons learned, and emerging trends to help you lead with clarity and confidence in today’s dynamic business environment.
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FinFactor: Expert Insights for the CFO
Abhijit Verekar on Why Most AI Pilots Fail: A Candid Look at Tech, Data, & ERP Reality
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In this episode of FinFactor, Blaine Bertsch sits down with Abhijit Verekar, founder of Avero Advisors, to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions in today’s tech landscape: that public agencies and large organizations can simply “buy AI” and transform overnight. AV breaks down why so many AI pilots fail, how legacy ERPs, siloed data, outdated infrastructure, and missing guardrails derail even the best intentions, and why the real work isn’t flashy—it’s foundational.
Together they explore how organizations can modernize responsibly, where spreadsheets actually outperform legacy green-screen systems, why vaporware is back, and how to design AI pilots that solve real problems without creating new ones.
If you’re a CFO or agency leader trying to make sense of AI amid tightening budgets, policy constraints, and messy data, this episode gives you the clarity and roadmap you need.
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Connect with Abhijit at linkedin.com/in/verekar
Learn about Avero Advisors at averoadvisors.com
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lmx0X3Kwyx0