Beyond Buzzwords: Turning AI Into ROI for CFOs

AI is everywhere, but for many business leaders, it’s still unclear where it fits in. In this episode, Nelson Tepfer, CEO of ProCFO Partners, shares how CFOs and other organization leaders can approach AI as a practical tool for driving productivity and solving real business problems.

From scenario planning to process optimization, Nelson explains how organizations can start small by identifying specific internal challenges and exploring how AI might enhance or streamline existing workflows. He discusses how ProCFO Partners uses AI internally, the mindset shifts needed to lead with curiosity, and how to embed AI exploration into company culture.

One key insight: the best way to start isn’t with the right tool, it’s with the right question. By focusing on business issues you’re facing and experimenting with AI as a collaborator, you can initiate progress without waiting for perfect answers or expertise.

Maybe you’re new to AI, experimenting already, or consider yourself a power-user; in any case, this conversation offers a practical guide for making AI work for your business, not just as a technology, but as a thought partner.