The Big Handover: Paul Says Goodbye and Chats With New Host Glenn Hopper

It’s the end of an era. This is Paul Barnhurst’s last episode as FP&A Today host. And in this episode he introduces new FP&A Today host: Glenn Hopper. 

Glenn Hopper is a Chief Financial Officer with two decades of experience leading finance operations for private equity-backed companies. Glenn  is an author and journalist, US Navy Veteran, #1 AI Finance leader, and a passionate advocate for FP&A. 

In this episode:

• Glenn’s whirlwind career since he last appeared on the show
• Training FP&A on AI 
• Why getting started on AI in finance is a painful audit
  Why the first stages of AI implementation in finance have nothing to do with AI 
• Launching the definitive LinkedIn course for generative AI and finance 
• Why it is vital for finance professionals to understand the base of AI 
• Glenn’s favorite episode of FP&A Today
• Why I decided to become the new host of FP&A Today 
• Why there’s no need to hide my Southern accent on the show 
• Turning the tables on Paul
• Paul’s final message 

Follow Glenn Hopper at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii/

Follow Paul Barnhurst at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy/