AI: Accounting Intelligence

From CPA to EV Founder

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Guzel Lumpkin shares her remarkable journey from a small Russian village to becoming a CPA, CFO, and now CEO of EVLUV, an electric vehicle charging startup. From her early days as a CPA at Deloitte to navigating IPOs for tech giants, Guzel shares valuable lessons on leveraging financial acumen in the startup world. Her current venture into the EV charging space highlights the importance of understanding both numbers and market needs in entrepreneurship.

  • (00:00) - Welcome to AI: Accounting Intelligence
  • (01:35) - Guzel's Career Journey
  • (05:38) - Early Career and Big Four Experience
  • (11:23) - Impact of AI and Technology at Big 4
  • (17:55) - Transition to Tech Startups
  • (21:21) - IPO Experiences and Lessons
  • (26:39) - Implementing Technology and AI in Accounting
  • (29:31) - Challenges and Innovations in Accounting Automation
  • (33:51) - The Journey From CFO to Entrepreneurship
  • (35:16) - The Birth of EVLuv
  • (40:32) - Applying Lesson's You Learned at Other Companies Now to Your Own
  • (45:40) - EVLUV's Pricing and Business Model
  • (51:10) - Advice for Aspiring CPA and CFO Entrepreneurs
  • (53:08) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    • Learn more about Trullion
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    Learn more about EVLUV

    https://evluv.io

    Connect with Guzel Lumpkin

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/guzel-lumpkin-ceo

    Connect with Isaac Heller
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacheller

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