Future Finance How SMBs Can Fix Bookkeeping to Build Trustworthy Data and Scale Finance with Kevin & Drew
In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Kevin A.Thomas and Drew Hyatt, the co-founders of Omniga, to discuss the often-overlooked but critical challenges facing small business finance teams. While enterprise companies get most of the attention, Kevin and Drew are focused on the backbone of the economy, businesses under $30 million in revenue—and the unique struggles they face when it comes to closing the books, managing data, and generating strategic insight.
Kevin A.Thomas, CFA, is the founder of Omniga and a seasoned strategic finance leader focused on scaling digital businesses. Kevin is passionate about rebuilding the back office to help businesses make smarter decisions, faster. Drew Hyatt is the Co-Founder and CTO of Omniga. He plays a key role in architecting Omniga’s infrastructure, translating complex workflows into scalable technology for finance teams.
In this episode, you will discover:
- Why clean books are the foundation for strong financial decisions
- The hidden risks in small business bookkeeping and how to fix them
- The difference between replacing tasks and supporting human judgment
- How to expand from bookkeeping to full finance strategy support
- How to structure a finance workflow that scales with your business
Kevin and Drew leave us with a clear message: better finance starts with a stronger foundation. By focusing on clean books and scalable workflows, Omniga is reshaping how small businesses manage finance. It’s not about replacing people, it’s about empowering them to do more with less.
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:
[00:00] –Trailer
[03:39] – Why They Started Omniga
[07:11] – Drew’s Tech Journey
[09:28] – What "Omniga" Means
[11:26] – Rules vs. Suggestions
[14:33] – How the Workflow Scales
[19:28] – Above the Ledger
[25:40] – From Inputs to Entries
[29:50] – Real-World Use Cases
[35:05] – When to Add FP&A
[37:45] – Closing Fun Segment