AI Opportunity Podcast : Leading Finance Team That Apply AI Where It Matters Most With Erik Nakamura

This week, we sit down with Erik Nakamura, CFO at Journal Technologies for a conversation that goes far beyond where AI fits inside finance.

Erik breaks down how modern finance teams can:
:small_blue_diamond: Fix broken workflows before automating them
:small_blue_diamond: Use AI intentionally, not everywhere
:small_blue_diamond: Empower people with clearer processes and better tools
:small_blue_diamond: Build calmer, more predictable operations
:small_blue_diamond: Shift finance from “events” to reliable, repeatable systems
:small_blue_diamond: Free teams to focus on strategic work – not admin

It’s a grounded, human-first look at how leaders can scale finance teams without burning them out and how AI becomes a genuine advantage when it’s guided thoughtfully.

:headphone: Listen now on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts

:memo: Read our full insights in this blog post.