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An AI Revolution in Finance: Opportunities and Challenges
The finance industry is beginning to embrace the power of AI to drive productivity and increase customer satisfaction. Toptal finance experts explain the options to innovate and the challenges to overcome.
Chris Holloway
Chris is a Senior Editor at Toptal with 15 years of experience researching and writing about how technology transforms sectors like banking, business, manufacturing, and healthcare. He was previously the business and technology editor at AméricaEconomía and has developed content for Sony Pictures, Johnson & Johnson, Mini, and LATAM Airlines.
IT Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring Synergy
Companies are increasingly using M&A as a way to acquire valuable technology. Implementing a strong IT integration strategy from the beginning is the key to ensuring the desired benefits.
John S. Doss
John is a finance and technology leader with deep expertise in enterprise architecture and business strategy. With a unique blend of IT and business knowledge, he has successfully developed digital transformation initiatives across diverse industries. John has a master’s degree in mathematics and computer science, and an MBA from The Trinity College and University.
From Startup to Success: Mastering Business Controls for Growth
It’s a mistake to believe that internal controls are the enemy of growth. Learn how to design smart checks and balances that manage risk while positioning your company to thrive.
Brian Nichol
Brian is a seasoned finance leader who transitioned from the enterprise world to head up finance operations for numerous startups—including his own. Leveraging his expertise as a KPMG-qualified auditor, he has also led fraud and risk analyses for businesses of every size.
C Corp, S Corp, LLC? Finding the Best Fit for Your New Business
Figuring out what type of business entity matches your new company’s needs is challenging. Choose wrong, and you could find yourself unable to grow your company the way you want to. Toptal finance expert Scott Hoover, a seasoned CPA and interim CFO, shows how to make the right decision.
Scott Hoover
Scott is a seasoned CPA and interim CFO who has helped clients achieve financial clarity in a wide range of industries. He specializes in high-level monthly financial oversight, accounting software projects, and corporate tax planning.
How to Build Your Startup’s Financial Model to Grab Investor Interest
Hook investors with a financial model that instantly shows them what they need to know about your startup.
Jeffrey Fidelman
A veteran of VC, Jeffrey now provides investment banking services to early- and mid-stage startups and has served as interim CFO for more than 300 companies and funds.
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Why Your Startup Pitch Needs Sensitivity Analysis
To impress risk-averse investors, you have to prove that you’re ready for whatever may come.
Nicholas Piscani
Nicholas is a corporate strategy and FP&A expert who works with businesses to optimize their operations and execute high-priority strategic initiatives. He has helped entrepreneurs raise more than $600 million through financial modeling and pitch deck development.
Exploring the Post-crash Cryptocurrency Market: Blockchain, Regulations, and Beyond
The 2022 crash shook the cryptocurrency market to its core, but investors are still buying digital coins. How does crypto work, and what does the future hold for it?
Jeffrey Mazer
Jeff is a former CFO, financial expert, and lawyer specializing in financial and investment analysis, as well as legal and regulatory issues relating to business and finance. He was previously Director of Global Liquidity Investment Solutions, Western Regional Manager, at Bank of America and Head of Bankruptcies and Restructurings at Allstate Insurance.
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