ERP and AI Failures Finance Pros Face Without Data and Process Governance with Cindy Vindasius

In this episode of The Future Finance Show, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Cindy Vindasius, an expert in accounting and process transformation with over 30 years of experience in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Cindy, the founder and CEO of her advisory practice, shares her expertise on ERP implementations, system transformations, and how AI is reshaping the finance landscape. They discuss her experiences with ERP failures, her new online course for ERP readiness, and the challenges companies face when navigating ERP transformations and adopting AI tools.

Cindy Vindasius is a CPA and MBA with over 30 years of experience guiding high-growth technology and manufacturing companies through complex ERP, finance transformation, and AI-readiness initiatives. As the founder of Vindasius Advisory, she has led 12 ERP implementations, 8 IPO and M&A, and numerous SOX compliance projects. Her clients include industry leaders such as Tesla, Apple, 23andMe, and TenX. Through her ERP Preparedness Master Workshop and executive advisory programs, Cindy helps CFOs and CIOs align systems and processes for scale, resilience, and efficiency.

Expect to Learn:

• Why legacy ERP systems are fundamentally flawed in design
• Cindy’s journey into ERP transformations and system implementations
• The complexity of ERP migrations and why they’re often harder than expected
• How AI is changing ERP systems and the finance industry
• Cindy’s ERP readiness course, which helps businesses prepare for successful ERP transformations

Join hosts Glenn and Paul as they unravel the complexities of AI in finance:

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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:

[00:29] - Cindy’s Background and ERP Experience

[03:30] - The Challenges of ERP Implementations

[07:00] - AI’s Role in Changing ERP Systems

[10:10] - Lessons from AI-Native ERP Platforms

[12:00] - Cindy’s ERP Readiness Course

[16:30] - Closing Thoughts and Thanks