In this episode, April Palmer (Instagram: @hotmessboss) discusses her expertise in cloud cost containment and her role as a fractional chief growth officer. She emphasizes the importance of balancing engineering speed with cost management, the challenges of communication between finance and engineering teams, and the impact of AI on business growth. April shares insights on vendor lock-in, multi-cloud strategies, and the necessity of understanding market opportunities. She also provides valuable advice for startups and entrepreneurs, highlighting the need for clear communication and the importance of slowing down to ensure sustainable growth.