Bridging the Gap: Bringing Enterprise-Level Solutions to Small Businesses -- Ryan Belcher, Founder and CEO of Spendwise

The CFO Corner

GUEST BIO
Ryan Belcher is the Founder and CEO of Spendwise, a business spend management software company with over 500 customers managing billions of dollars in spending through its system. He has a consulting practice that specializes in providing executive financial services to businesses. Previously, Ryan was the Corporate Controller at FoxHollow Technologies Inc, a publicly traded medical device company, and worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an accounting and management consulting firm, in the assurance and business advisory practice.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Ryan Belcher, the CEO of Spendwise, highlights the importance of embracing change and technological advancements in the field of corporate finance. He emphasizes how technology has transformed the CFO's role in recent years, with a focus on understanding and implementing technological solutions to drive growth.
Ryan notes that cloud-based solutions have leveled the playing field for small and medium-sized businesses, allowing them to compete more effectively with larger organizations.
He believes that while AI and automation may take away some accounting jobs, the strategic and judgment aspects of the finance and accounting roles will still require human input.