In this episode of The Future Finance Show, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Cindy Vindasius, an expert in accounting and process transformation with over 30 years of experience in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Cindy, the founder and CEO of her advisory practice, shares her expertise on ERP implementations, system transformations, and how AI is reshaping the finance landscape. They discuss her experiences with ERP failures, her new online course for ERP readiness, and the challenges companies face when navigating ERP transformations and adopting AI tools.

Cindy Vindasius is a CPA and MBA with over 30 years of experience guiding high-growth technology and manufacturing companies through complex ERP, finance transformation, and AI-readiness initiatives. As the founder of Vindasius Advisory, she has led 12 ERP implementations, 8 IPO and M&A, and numerous SOX compliance projects. Her clients include industry leaders such as Tesla, Apple, 23andMe, and TenX. Through her ERP Preparedness Master Workshop and executive advisory programs, Cindy helps CFOs and CIOs align systems and processes for scale, resilience, and efficiency.

Expect to Learn:

• Why legacy ERP systems are fundamentally flawed in design
• Cindy’s journey into ERP transformations and system implementations
• The complexity of ERP migrations and why they’re often harder than expected
• How AI is changing ERP systems and the finance industry
• Cindy’s ERP readiness course, which helps businesses prepare for successful ERP transformations

Join hosts Glenn and Paul as they unravel the complexities of AI in finance:

AI Readiness Assessment:

Take the free 3-minute AI Readiness Assessment to clearly identify your strengths and weaknesses across Finance and Operations: https://cindy-tooq6nwx.scoreapp.com/

AI First Vendor Evaluation Checklist:

Evaluate smarter and avoid costly mistakes with this AI First Vendor Evaluation Checklist packed with key criteria: https://www.vindasius.com/opt-in

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-vindasius/

Website: https://www.vindasius.com

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Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai.

Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.

In Today’s Episode:

[00:29] - Cindy’s Background and ERP Experience

[03:30] - The Challenges of ERP Implementations

[07:00] - AI’s Role in Changing ERP Systems

[10:10] - Lessons from AI-Native ERP Platforms

[12:00] - Cindy’s ERP Readiness Course

[16:30] - Closing Thoughts and Thanks

In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper are joined by systems and finance transformation expert Cindy Vindasius to explore why so many ERP implementations fail, and what companies can do to fix that. They discuss the often-overlooked groundwork needed before selecting a system or deploying AI tools, and why jumping straight to automation without strong data and processes is a recipe for chaos. Whether you're planning an ERP rollout or modernizing finance operations, this conversation is packed with practical guidance for long-term success.

Cindy Vindasius is a CPA and MBA with over 30 years of experience guiding high-growth technology and manufacturing companies through complex ERP, finance transformation, and AI-readiness initiatives. As the founder of Vindasius Advisory, she has led 12 ERP implementations, 8 IPO and M&A, and numerous SOX compliance projects. Her clients include industry leaders such as Tesla, Apple, 23andMe, and TenX. Through her ERP Preparedness Master Workshop and executive advisory programs, Cindy helps CFOs and CIOs align systems and processes for scale, resilience, and efficiency.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why 70% of ERP implementations fail and how to avoid common missteps
• What ERP readiness really means, and why it's often overlooked
• How AI-native ERPs compare to legacy systems in real-world implementations
• Why scalable data governance and documented processes are essential
• How Cindy’s ERP Preparedness Master Workshop helps teams succeed

This episode highlights the often-missed foundations of ERP and AI success: preparation, clarity, and scalability. Cindy Vindasius shares the roadmap finance leaders need to transform systems from a source of chaos into a driver of growth.

Join hosts Glenn and Paul as they unravel the complexities of AI in finance.

AI Readiness Assessment:

Take the free 3-minute AI Readiness Assessment to clearly identify your strengths and weaknesses across Finance and Operations: https://cindy-tooq6nwx.scoreapp.com/

AI First Vendor Evaluation Checklist:

Evaluate smarter and avoid costly mistakes with this AI First Vendor Evaluation Checklist packed with key criteria: https://www.vindasius.com/opt-in

Follow Cindy:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-vindasius/

Website: https://www.vindasius.com

Follow Glenn:

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

Follow Paul:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy

Follow QFlow.AI:

Website - https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg

Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai.

Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what

In this episode of The Future Finance Show, hosts Glenn Hopper and Paul Barnhurst speak with Santiago Nestares, co-founder and CEO of DualEntry, about the urgent need for modern ERP systems built from the ground up. Santiago shares the origin story behind DualEntry, born from his frustrations with legacy finance systems while scaling a $100M+ global business. The conversation explores how DualEntry eliminates painful ERP implementations, delivers live data in under 24 hours, and empowers finance teams to operate with greater automation and control

Santiago Nestares is the CEO and co-founder of DualEntry, an AI-native ERP platform. Prior to DualEntry, he co-founded Benitago, which scaled to over $100 million in revenue. His first-hand struggles with outdated ERP systems inspired him to build a finance platform that automates workflows, simplifies migrations, and improves operational transparency, without the typical consulting overhead or nine-month implementations.

Expect to Learn:

• Why legacy ERP systems are fundamentally flawed in design
• How DualEntry enables 24-hour data migrations with minimal disruption
• The practical difference between AI-native vs. AI-layered ERP platforms
• How consumer-grade experience is redefining enterprise finance software
• Why ERP implementation doesn’t have to feel like back surgery

Join hosts Glenn and Paul as they unravel the complexities of AI in finance:

Follow Santiago:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiago-nestares/

Website: https://www.dualentry.com/

Follow Paul:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy

Follow QFlow.AI:

Website - https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg

Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai.

Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.

In Today’s Episode:

[00:58] - ERP Pain Points from Scaling a $100M Business

[02:39] - Why Simple ERP Migrations Are Surprisingly Hard

[06:13] - From Stealth to $90M Series A

[10:01] - Where Finance Teams Will See ROI First

[14:42] - How 24-Hour ERP Migration Works

[19:26]- Fixing ERP: From Back Surgery to Massage