In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Scott Leshinski, President of OneStream Software, to discuss OneStream's recent acquisition by Hg Capital and the exciting changes it brings to the company’s approach to finance technology. Scott shares how OneStream’s focus on a unified platform is reshaping the finance space, and how integrating smart technology into financial workflows is making a real difference for businesses today.

Scott Leshinski is the President of OneStream Software, where he leads OneStream’s growth and innovation. With a background in corporate finance at GE Capital, co-founding Bluestone International, and working at Huron Consulting Group, Scott has a wealth of experience in driving major tech transformations. He joined OneStream in 2021 and was promoted to President in 2023 after helping the company achieve impressive growth.

In this episode, you will discover:

What OneStream's acquisition by Hg Capital means for its future
The benefits of using a unified platform in finance
How automation is improving financial processes
The evolving role of automation in financial planning and decision-making
How OneStream’s tools are helping businesses become more agile and efficient

Scott Leshinski highlights the exciting future of finance, where unified platforms and automation are transforming how businesses manage financial workflows. He emphasizes the growing role of technology in making finance processes more efficient and discusses how OneStream is helping companies become more agile.

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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] – Intro

[03:00] – OneStream's Acquisition Impact

[05:00] – Transition from Public to Private

[06:00] – Scott's Career Path

[10:00] – What OneStream Does

[14:00] – The Power of Unified Platforms

[18:00] – Automation in Financial Planning

[19:00] – The Rise of Automation

[26:00] – Building Trust in Automation

[29:00] – Improving Forecast Accuracy

[35:00] – The Future of Finance

[50:00] – Fun Questions with Scott

[55:00] – Closing Thoughts

Why Unified Systems are More Important Than Ever in the Era of AI with OneStream CEO Scott Leshinski

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Why Unified Systems are More Important Than Ever in the Era of AI with OneStream CEO Scott Leshinski