About Session
Every finance leader today is being sold “AI-powered” everything—but few know what to actually demand in return. In this session, Everest Co-CEO Sandeep Chopra argues that the modern CFO must become their company’s most informed AI buyer. He’ll share a practical framework—four questions every finance leader should ask of any vendor claiming AI capabilities. You’ll learn how to evaluate accuracy, manage cloud cost exposure, de-risk AI experimentation, and turn your finance stack into a platform for innovation. Whether it’s ERP, FP&A, or your broader data infrastructure, the takeaway is clear: AI isn’t a feature. It’s an architectural decision. And the finance office that understands that first will define the next decade of business performance.
Learning Objectives
- Separate AI signal from hype.
Identify where AI truly adds business value vs. where it’s just re-packaged automation.
- Protect your financial foundation.
Learn how to evaluate vendors for data integrity, cost transparency, and risk controls.
- Empower finance to build, not wait.
See how AI-assisted configuration and safe sandboxing let finance teams extend systems themselves.
