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Cutting Cloud Costs: How North Cloud is Using AI to Save Companies Millions with Matt Biringer


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In this episode, Matt Biringer shares his journey from a successful career in tech sales to founding North Cloud, an AI-powered platform designed to optimize cloud finances. He talks about the hurdles and prospects in the cloud optimization market, the role of sales skills in leadership, and how he maintains mental clarity by practicing jiu-jitsu. Matt also discusses North Cloud's unique features, like its Green Ops sustainability initiative, and explains how he developed a client-retention strategy through a savings-fee model.


This is a great listen and was an enjoyable interview for me - Matt has an impressive story and insights.


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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbiringer/

North Cloud Website: https://www.north.cloud/about

X: https://x.com/biringer_


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Innovation with Purpose: Matt Biringer of North On The World’s Most Successful Purpose-Driven Business Models


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Keywords

AI, cloud optimization, startup, entrepreneurship, North Cloud, FinOps, sustainability, technology, leadership, business strategy


Takeaways

Matt Beringer transitioned from a successful tech sales career to entrepreneurship.

The idea for North Cloud emerged from recognizing the complexities of cloud financial management.

Sales skills are crucial for startup founders, especially in revenue generation.

The pressure to maintain growth in a startup can be intense and self-imposed.

Practicing jiu-jitsu provides mental clarity and decision-making skills.

North Cloud serves as an AI operating system for optimizing cloud finances.

Cloud providers often lack incentives to help customers optimize costs effectively.

Data analysis is key to understanding cloud usage and costs.

Green Ops aims to help companies manage their carbon footprint in the cloud.

The future of FinOps will involve multi-cloud strategies and AI-driven solutions.


Chapters

00:00 The Leap of Faith: Leaving a Successful Career

03:30 Identifying Opportunities in Cloud Optimization

06:32 Understanding the Cloud Cost Landscape

09:37 Sales Skills that Shape a Startup CEO

12:31 The Balancing Act of Startup Growth

15:29 Mental Resilience Through Jujitsu

18:34 Introducing North Cloud: The AI Solution

21:23 Data-Driven Decisions for Cloud Savings

24:26 Ensuring Security in Cloud Management

34:41 Harnessing Historical Data for Immediate Insights

36:29 User Experience and Simplifying Adoption

39:35 Innovative Pricing Models and Customer Relationships

42:08 The Importance of Sustainability in Cloud Operations

53:53 The Future of FinOps and AI Integration

56:29 Building a Strong Team and Overcoming Knowledge Gaps

01:00:52 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

01:03:22 general_outro.wav


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