Episode 211

FACULTY: Andrew Lassise

CLASS: #TechTime

In this podcast episode, Scotty interviews Andrew Lassise, the founder of Tech 4 Accountants, now integrated with Rightworks. Andrew shares his journey through the tech industry, focusing on IT solutions for accountants and the integration of AI in business operations. Andrew discusses his personal transformation from battling addiction to building a successful tech company that was recently acquired by Rightworks. He delves into the significance of cybersecurity for accounting firms, the evolution of AI, especially ChatGPT, and its applications in enhancing business efficiency. Andrew emphasizes the importance of embracing AI to stay ahead in the tech landscape. 

Shout Outs:

Rightworks, ProSeries, Drake, TechGuru, UltraTax, Zapier, ChatGPT, Excel, TurboTax, QuickBooks Online, LiveFlow, Practice Protect, Randy Johnston, Mike Rosedale, Randy Crabtree, Scaling New Heights, Bridging the Gap, Blake Oliver

Chapters:

0:00 Teaser

01:41 Introduction

02:44 Getting into Tech

07:30 Focusing on Accountants

13:20 WISP

16:59 Being Acquired by Rightworks

18:50 The Podcast for Marketing

23:46 Using AI for Answering the same Questions

28:55 Ways to Use AI

35:47 Replacing Yourself with AI On Purpose

47:24 AI and Parodies

53:18 Conclusion

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Andrew Lassise

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lassise/

Rightworks

https://www.linkedin.com/company/rightworks/

https://www.rightworks.com/

Scotty OKR Scarano

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/

Accounting High

https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/

https://www.accountinghigh.com/

Tags:

AI Tech, Accountancy AI, Andrew Lassise, AI Jobs, Tech Accountants, Cybersecurity, AI Integration, AI Marketing, Automation, WISP, ChatGPT, Human Workforce, AI Cybersecurity, Tech Startups, Customer Support, Enhanced Productivity, SMEs AI, Knowledge Management, AI Tools, Tech Companies