From CFO to AI Evangelist: Maria Azatyan on Finance, and Startups

The podcast features Maria Azatyan, an international CFO and financial strategist, discussing her career journey and insights on finance, AI, and entrepreneurship. Azatyan shares her experiences working across Russia, Armenia, Germany, and the U.S., emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new innovations. A significant portion of the conversation revolves around AI, with Azatyan advocating for its ethical use and integration into finance. She recounts her experience with Waymo, highlighting the potential of AI in everyday life, and details how AI serves as a "co-pilot" for CFOs, increasing efficiency and enabling better decision-making. Additionally, Azatyan discusses ArmGate, her company that helps businesses relocate to Armenia, and Maro Academy, her initiative to educate young people in tech and finance.

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Part 1: Background, Global Experience

Part 2: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact

Part 3: Startup Growth, Financial Strategy

Part 4: AI Integration, Efficiency

Part 5: Ethics, Leadership, Personal Insights

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Part 1: Background, Global Experience

Introduction to Maria Azatyan: International CFO and Startup Advisor

Maria's Journey: From Russia to Palo Alto and Embracing AI

Part 2: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact

ArmGate: Helping Businesses Relocate and Thrive in Armenia

Maro Academy: Sharing Knowledge and Inspiring Future Generations

DocDoc: From Startup to Acquisition and the Importance of Data

Part 3: Startup Growth, Financial Strategy

The Allure of Early-Stage Companies: Growth and New Knowledge

Financial Transparency and Communication in Capital-Intensive Startups

Part 4: AI Integration, Efficiency

AI as a Co-Pilot: Enhancing Financial Tasks and Efficiency

Practical AI Applications: ERA Reports and the Right Tool for the Job

Part 5: Ethics, Leadership, Personal Insights

Balancing Entrepreneurship, Single Motherhood, and AI

Kindness and Transparency: Ethical AI and Leadership

AI as a Mirror: Mood Enhancement and Responsible Usage

Inspirations, Excel Functions, and Final Thoughts

From CFO to AI Evangelist: Maria Azatyan on Finance, and Startups

FP&A Today

Part 1: Background, Global Experience

00:00Introduction to Maria Azatyan: International CFO and Startup Advisor

Introduction to Maria Azatyan: International CFO and Startup Advisor

02:10Maria's Journey: From Russia to Palo Alto and Embracing AI

Maria's Journey: From Russia to Palo Alto and Embracing AI

Part 2: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact

07:05ArmGate: Helping Businesses Relocate and Thrive in Armenia

ArmGate: Helping Businesses Relocate and Thrive in Armenia

10:40Maro Academy: Sharing Knowledge and Inspiring Future Generations

Maro Academy: Sharing Knowledge and Inspiring Future Generations

13:42DocDoc: From Startup to Acquisition and the Importance of Data

DocDoc: From Startup to Acquisition and the Importance of Data

Part 3: Startup Growth, Financial Strategy

15:54The Allure of Early-Stage Companies: Growth and New Knowledge

The Allure of Early-Stage Companies: Growth and New Knowledge

19:54Financial Transparency and Communication in Capital-Intensive Startups

Financial Transparency and Communication in Capital-Intensive Startups

Part 4: AI Integration, Efficiency

24:27AI as a Co-Pilot: Enhancing Financial Tasks and Efficiency

AI as a Co-Pilot: Enhancing Financial Tasks and Efficiency

29:47Practical AI Applications: ERA Reports and the Right Tool for the Job

Practical AI Applications: ERA Reports and the Right Tool for the Job

Part 5: Ethics, Leadership, Personal Insights

34:46Balancing Entrepreneurship, Single Motherhood, and AI

Balancing Entrepreneurship, Single Motherhood, and AI

39:37Kindness and Transparency: Ethical AI and Leadership

Kindness and Transparency: Ethical AI and Leadership

42:28AI as a Mirror: Mood Enhancement and Responsible Usage

AI as a Mirror: Mood Enhancement and Responsible Usage

45:17Inspirations, Excel Functions, and Final Thoughts

Inspirations, Excel Functions, and Final Thoughts