AI, cutting costs and optimizing SaaS

Julio Martinez joins Kathy Svetina to discuss why finance is more than crunching numbers, and how strategic finance decisions make a real impact on business growth.

Key takeaways

  • Focus on free cash flow, not just revenue
  • Embrace technology to improve efficiency
  • Get ready for AI-driven financial forecasting
  • Shift from number crunching to strategic thinking
  • Prioritize value over cost in procurement decisions
  • Centralize software management to control SaaS expenses
In This Video
Kathy Svetina
Founder at NewCastle Finance
Kathy is a leading light in finance support for growing businesses. She is an experienced fractional CFO who has hosted multiple Vertice interviews with finance and procurement experts.
Julio Martinez
Co-Founder & CEO at Abacum
Julio has over 20 years of experience in finance and tech, and is a fintech entrepreneur with a passion for helping finance teams work smarter and make better decisions.
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