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Billing Bottleneck and How CFOs Solve Manual Finance Operations with Apurv Bansal, CEO & Co-founder at Zenskar


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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Apurv Bansal, CEO & Co-founder at Zenskar, joins Megan Weis to explore how modern CFOs are transforming their finance operations by moving from manual spreadsheet-based processes to AI-powered billing and revenue recognition systems. Apurv brings unique insights as a second-time entrepreneur, IIT Delhi and Harvard Business School alumni, who previously co-founded Wishpicker (acquired by Snapdeal) and held leadership roles at Google and Elevation Capital.

With his extensive background in fintech and firsthand experience with complex billing challenges at Google, Apurv shares how finance teams can leverage technology to automate manual processes, implement dynamic pricing models, and build investor-ready financial systems. Currently serving as CEO of Zenskar, Apurv oversees the development of AI-native billing solutions that help companies transition from cost-plus to usage-based pricing models.


What You'll Learn:
  • Why dynamic pricing models are crucial for competitive advantage in today's market
  • How to align pricing with customer value perception for sustainable growth
  • The role of AI in automating billing and revenue recognition processes
  • Key metrics CFOs should track to evaluate billing system performance
  • Strategies for transitioning from homegrown billing systems to scalable solutions
  • How robust financial systems impact investor confidence and fundraising success


Learn more about Apurv:
  • Apurv Bansal on LinkedIn
  • Zenskar Website



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