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🔄 Reinventing Float: AI, Consolidation and the New F Word | Colin Hewitt
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.Â
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/Â
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/id1779512563Â
Accounting Apps newsletter: http://HeatherSmithAU.COM
Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMindÂ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/Â
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsultingÂ
X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU
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By Heather Smith | Accountant & Storyteller
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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.Â
Fractional CFOs face context-switching challenges Float aims to solve.
AI offers new efficiencies but requires thoughtful, user-focused implementation.
Â
Contact details:
Float: https://www.floatapp.com/Â
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/id1779512563Â
Accounting Apps newsletter: http://HeatherSmithAU.COM
Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMindÂ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/Â
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsultingÂ
X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU
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