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🔄 Reinventing Float: AI, Consolidation and the New F Word | Colin Hewitt

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Today I’m speaking with Colin Hewitt, Founder & CEO of Float

In this episode, we talk about . . .

  • Evolution of cash flow forecasting from spreadsheets to intelligent cash flow platforms.

  • Differences between direct and indirect cash flow forecasting.

  • Float’s shift to support fractional CFOs and the growing need for 13-week forecasts.

  • New features in Float:


    • 13-week forecasting reports with click-to-detail functionality.

  • Consolidated cash flow view for multi-entity businesses.

  • Enhanced PDF reporting capabilities.

  • Upcoming VAT & GST forecasting features.

  • AI-driven expected payment dates and "intelligent cash flow".


  • Importance of embracing AI internally and the concept of becoming an "AI-first" company.

  • Colin’s experience launching The New F Word podcast, focusing on the rise of fractional CFOs.

  • Building visibility via LinkedIn thought leadership.

    • Key Takeaways:

    • Cash flow tools should integrate seamlessly with reporting stacks, not replace them. 

  • Fractional CFOs face context-switching challenges Float aims to solve.

  • AI offers new efficiencies but requires thoughtful, user-focused implementation.

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    Contact details:

    Float: https://www.floatapp.com/ 

    Colin Hewitt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinphewitt/

    The New F*Word (F for Fractional Finance) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-new-f-word-f-for-fractional-finance/id1779512563 

    Accounting Apps newsletter: http://HeatherSmithAU.COM

    Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind 

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

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting 

    X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU

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