In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Dave Trier, CEO of ModelOp, to discuss how enterprises can govern, manage, and operate AI at scale. Dave shares insights on implementing AI responsibly, tracking ROI, managing risks, and creating an enterprise-wide AI portfolio that drives value while ensuring compliance and governance.

Dave Trier leads ModelOp with a focus on customer value, product innovation, and enterprise execution. With over 20 years in data science, AI, analytics, cloud, and enterprise software, he brings technical expertise and a pragmatic leadership style, helping CIOs, CTOs, and AI leaders deploy AI effectively across organizations .

In this episode, you will discover:

• How enterprises can scale AI responsibly and reliably
• The CFO’s role in AI oversight and portfolio management
• Measuring AI value through ROI, usage, and internal feedback
• Distinctions between AI governance and traditional data governance
• Importance of change management and structured AI adoption

Dave provides a framework for enterprise AI adoption, emphasizing disciplined management, measurable impact, and alignment with regulatory and operational requirements. This episode is essential for finance and tech leaders looking to integrate AI at scale while ensuring oversight, efficiency, and business value .

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Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.

In Today’s Episode:

[00:00] – Trailer

[02:38] – AI Compliance & Governance Challenges

[04:35] – Distinction Between AI & Data Governance

[07:28] – Measuring AI Value & ROI

[12:41] – Treating AI as a Portfolio of Investments

[15:05] – Change Management & Enterprise Adoption

[17:39] – Wild West of AI & Need for Rigorous Processes

[18:54] – CFO Oversight in AI Implementation

[21:00] – Closing Remarks

In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Dave Trier, CEO of ModelOp, to explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI at scale in enterprises. Dave shares how organizations can manage AI responsibly, measure ROI, and move from scattered pilots to a disciplined, industrialized approach. He also discusses the critical role of CFOs in AI oversight, change management, and creating measurable business value from AI initiatives

Dave Trier is CEO of ModelOp, leading the company with a focus on customer value, product innovation, and enterprise execution. With over 20 years of experience across AI, data science, analytics, cloud, and enterprise software, Dave is a patent-holder and trusted partner to CIOs, CTOs, and AI leaders. Prior to becoming CEO, he shaped ModelOp’s product strategy and held senior roles at Think Big Analytics, Powered by Action, and Accenture Technology Labs. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

In this episode, you will discover:

• How to industrialize AI delivery across an enterprise
• Managing risk, governance, and compliance for AI implementations
• Measuring AI ROI using financial, feedback, and usage metrics
• The CFO’s role in AI oversight and rationalizing AI investments
• Key lessons for change management and process discipline in AI adoption

Dave Trier highlights how enterprises can move from scattered AI pilots to a disciplined, industrialized approach that delivers measurable business value. He emphasizes the importance of governance, change management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure AI initiatives succeed. CFOs play a key role in oversight, setting financial parameters, and rationalizing AI investments.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidetrier/

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Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai.

Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.

In Today’s Episode:

[00:00] – Trailer

[02:07] – Meet Dave Trier, CEO of ModelOp

[04:57] – ModelOp & AI Governance Explained

[06:21] – AI vs Data Governance

[08:11] – Evaluating AI ROI for CFOs

[13:24] – AI as a Managed Investment Portfolio

[16:43] – Change Management & Process Discipline

[20:48] – CFO’s Role in AI Oversight

[27:38] – Tips to Maximize AI ROI

[30:16] – Enterprise AI Complexity & Coordination

[32:13] – Dave’s Journey: Electrical Engineer to AI CEO

[35:12] – Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Scott Leshinski, President of OneStream Software, to discuss the company’s recent acquisition by Hg Capital. Scott explains how OneStream’s unified platform is transforming finance workflows, the role of AI in enterprise finance, and how finance teams are learning to trust and use these advanced tools.

Scott Leshinski is the President of OneStream Software, with experience in corporate finance at GE Capital, co-founding Bluestone International, and leading finance technology transformations at Huron Consulting Group. He joined OneStream in 2021 and was promoted to President in 2023 after driving strong growth in AI initiatives.

In this episode, you will discover:

• The impact of OneStream going private under Hg Capital
• How unified platforms improve financial planning and reporting
• AI and machine learning are enhancing forecast accuracy and efficiency
• Importance of transparency, traceability, and trust in AI outputs

Scott Leshinski highlights the exciting future of finance, where unified platforms and automation are transforming how businesses manage financial workflows. He emphasizes the growing role of technology in making finance processes more efficient and discusses how OneStream is helping companies become more agile.

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Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai.

Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.

In Today’s Episode:

[00:23] – Guest Intro

[01:32] – Acquisition & AI-First Strategy

[03:57] – Long-Term Growth Opportunities

[05:18] – Scott’s Career Journey

[08:38] – Need for Unified Platform

[10:13] – OneStream Overview

[13:29] – Practical Enterprise Impact

[17:11] – Unified Platform for AI

[21:01] – Agentic AI & High Accuracy