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The Future of Finance: 
Where Automation Meets Innovation

Get a front-row seat to the future of finance. Learn how automation and machine learning can transform your finance operations across global payments, accounts payable, procurement, and expense management. And discover insights, trends, and best practices so you can take your finance operation to the next level.

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Featured Speakers

Experts on finance automation and operations for growing companies share their insights and expertise during a day of streaming sessions.

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Chen Amit

CEO, Tipalti

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David Fractor

CFO, ImaginAb

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Nick Levine

Accounting & Fintech Consultant

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Roby Baruch

CPO, Tipalti

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Sarah Spoja

CFO, Tipalti

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Rob Israch

President, Tipalti

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Des Cahill

CMO, Tipalti

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Dick Costolo

Managing Partner & Co-Founder, 01 Advisors

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Herald Chen

CFO, AppLovin

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Tom Herbert

Tech Editor, AccountingWEB

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Robin Wheeler Akkerman

CFO, Distrokid

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Alexander Azarov

Managing Director, Clickio

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Irina Musteata

Customer Success Manager, Tipalti

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Cristina Escalante

Global Chief Operating Officer, Outset Global

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Shahid Khalid

Finance Manager, Spitfire Audio

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Roger Lovis

Founder, Red Egg Consulting

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Bobby Lane

CEO, Factotum

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Chen is a veteran high-tech executive and repeat entrepreneur. Before founding Tipalti, Chen successfully founded and led multiple SaaS companies from inception to over $100 million in annual sales.

Roby is a serial entrepreneur with vast experience in software and technology. Prior to Tipalti, Roby was the VP of Product of Snoox.com, a social recommendations engine. Roby also co-founded Cent2Cent.

Rob is the President of Tipalti, helping to set their business, customer, and growth strategy. He previously led global marketing, alliances, and Tipalti’s Europe business, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience to the company.

Des is a seasoned executive-level marketing professional with extensive expertise helping B2B SaaS companies scale by driving growth and innovation. Des began his tech career at Apple, driving strategy for multiple product lines and initiatives.

As Tipalti’s CFO, Sarah is responsible for global finance, global accounting, and the legal organization. Additionally, she leads related areas like fundraising, investor relations, and Tipalti’s financial infrastructure to scale globally.

David, CFO at ImaginAb, oversees internal/external financial reporting, capital raising, and corporate governance. Previously CFO at ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, he managed SEC reporting and played a key role in capital raising.

Nick Levine is a chartered accountant and journalist with a particular interest in fintech. He was formerly the Advisory Lead at Deloitte’s Propel and the Head of Enterprise for ICAEW.

Herald Chen is AppLovin’s President, Chief Financial Officer and board member. Herald also serves on the Board of Directors of WebMD, Internet Brands, GoDaddy, Teach for America-Bay Area, and the University of Pennsylvania’s Management and Technology Program. 

Dick Costolo works with startup CEOs and executives advising them on scaling and leadership as a Managing Partner at 01 Advisors. Dick was CEO of Twitter from 2010 to 2015 and has been Founder and CEO of multiple startups.

Tom is AccountingWEB’s technology editor, providing unbiased news and analysis from the accounting tech universe.

Robin is the Chief Financial Officer at Distrokid, a distribution platform for independent artists. She has over twenty years of experience, specialized in corporate financial planning & analysis, valuation and financial advisory services, and investment banking.

Alexander Azarov is an ad tech veteran with over 15 years of experience. Alexander is the founder Clickio, a London-based platform that helps publishers automate their monetization and comply with privacy regulations.

Irina has spent the last 10 years leading Account Management and Customer Success teams in marktech, ecommerce and fintech SaaS businesses. She is driven by the need to make a difference and deliver the best results for her clients.

Shahid started his finance career in Audit at PwC London before moving into the music industry. He is currently responsible for overseeing the finance department reporting, and driving process improvements as the company grows, which Tipalti has been, and continues to be, an integral part of. 

Cristina joined Outset Global as COO in December of 2021. As a cross-functional thought leader, Cristina has led global teams in strategic execution to achieve commercial results.

Roger used to lead Technology and Management Consulting at RSM in the UK and Ireland. He now advises SME businesses about modernising their finance function/capabilities. 

Bobby’s background is as a chartered accountant with over 25 years’ experience in practice and as a CFO. He built the first SME outsourcing team at SSH before their sale to Blick Rothenberg.

Illuminate 2023 Agenda

CEO Keynote 
11:00-11:30 AM CEST


Description:

Hear from Tipalti’s CEO, Chen Amit, as he takes you through the convergence of automation and innovation, highlighting the impact of automation and machine learning that allows finance teams to be more strategic and businesses to run more efficiently.


Speaker:
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Chen Amit

CEO, Tipalti

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Chen is a veteran high-tech executive and repeat entrepreneur. Before founding Tipalti, Chen successfully founded and led multiple SaaS companies from inception to over $100 million in annual sales.

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Tipalti Solution Overview


Description:

Join Tipalti CPO Roby Baruch and product leaders as they showcase how a centralised finance automation solution helps businesses navigate challenging economic times. Learn how Tipalti is building more functional depth into its AP Automation, Global Payments, PO Management, Expenses, and Global Remittance solutions to empower greater automation, with visibility and control to orchestrate it in one unified system.


Speaker:
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Roby Baruch

CPO, Tipalti

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Roby is a serial entrepreneur with vast experience in software and technology. Prior to Tipalti, Roby was the VP of Product of Snoox.com, a social recommendations engine. Roby also co-founded Cent2Cent.

Efficient Company Growth – Walking the Tightrope

Description

In recent years, companies focused on growth as the ultimate business driver, but in today’s economic reality forward-thinking leaders must also prioritize efficiency. They understand that balancing growth and efficiency is crucial for sustained success. How can these two sometimes opposing goals be balanced? Our session features senior leaders from high-growth SaaS businesses discussing how they’ve successfully balanced growth and  efficiency in their organizations.

Learning Objectives
  • Understand how business leaders are balancing growth and efficiency in their companies
  • Adapt metrics as your company grows to support strategic alignment
  • Discover the pros and cons of using generative AI and automation to drive efficient growth
  • Use technology to enhance business performance while promoting human connection

Moderator:
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Des Cahill

CMO, Tipalti

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Des is a seasoned executive-level marketing professional with extensive expertise helping B2B SaaS companies scale by driving growth and innovation. Des began his tech career at Apple, driving strategy for multiple product lines and initiatives.


Speakers:
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Rob Israch

President, Tipalti

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Rob is the President of Tipalti, helping to set their business, customer, and growth strategy. He previously led global marketing, alliances, and Tipalti’s Europe business, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience to the company.

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Dick Costolo

Managing Partner & Co-Founder, 01 Advisors

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Dick Costolo works with startup CEOs and executives advising them on scaling and leadership as a Managing Partner at 01 Advisors. Dick was CEO of Twitter from 2010 to 2015 and has been Founder and CEO of multiple startups.

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Robin Wheeler Akkerman

CFO, Distrokid

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Robin is the Chief Financial Officer at Distrokid, a distribution platform for independent artists. She has over twenty years of experience, specialized in corporate financial planning & analysis, valuation and financial advisory services, and investment banking.

Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Finance

Description

During this session, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various ways in which technology is reshaping finance. As technological advancements continue to reshape the financial industry, this discussion provides a platform to explore the opportunities, challenges, and implications that emerge at this crucial intersection. Hear from industry experts and thought leaders as they unpack the intricacies of technology-driven finance and inspire you to embrace the possibilities of these two dynamic fields.

Learning Objectives
  • Gain insights on topics such as fintech innovation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, and data analytics

Panelists:
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Nick Levine

Accounting & Fintech Consultant

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Nick is a chartered accountant and journalist, with a particular interest in fintech. He was formerly the Advisory Lead at Deloitte’s Propel and the Head of Enterprise for ICAEW.

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Roger Lovis

Founder, Red Egg Consulting

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Roger used to lead Technology and Management Consulting at RSM in the UK and Ireland. He now advises SME businesses about modernising their finance function/capabilities. 

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Bobby Lane

CEO, Factotum

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Bobby’s background is as a chartered accountant with over 25 years’ experience in practice and as a CFO. He built the first SME outsourcing team at SSH before their sale to Blick Rothenberg.

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Tom Herbert

Tech Editor, AccountingWEB

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Tom is AccountingWEB’s technology editor, providing unbiased news and analysis from the accounting tech universe.

The Evolving Role of Finance in a Digital Economy

Description

Explore the impact technology has on the finance industry and the changing responsibilities of finance leaders. In this session, we will shed light on the emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities that finance leaders face in a digitally driven world. Gain a deep understanding of how automation technologies and data analytics are reshaping financial processes, decision-making, and strategic planning.

Learning Objectives
  • The importance of data-driven decision-making and the role of predictive analytics in financial planning

Moderator:
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Irina Musteata

Customer Success Manager, Tipalti

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Irina has spent the last 10 years leading Account Management and Customer Success teams in marktech, ecommerce and fintech SaaS businesses. She is driven by the need to make a difference and deliver the best results for her clients.


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Cristina Escalante

Global Chief Operating Officer, Outset Global

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Cristina joined Outset Global as COO in December of 2021. As a cross-functional thought leader, Cristina has led global teams in strategic execution to achieve commercial results. 

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Alexander Azarov

Managing Director, Clickio

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Alexander Azarov is an ad tech veteran with over 15 years of experience. Alexander is the founder Clickio, a London-based platform that helps publishers automate their monetization and comply with privacy regulations.

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Shahid Khalid

Finance Manager, Spitfire Audio

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Shahid started his finance career in Audit at PwC London before moving into the music industry. He is currently responsible for overseeing the finance department reporting, and driving process improvements as the company grows, which Tipalti has been, and continues to be, an integral part of.

Charting the Future of Finance and Technology: A Conversation with Herald Chen

Description

Join us for a dynamic discussion with Herald Chen, President and CFO of AppLovin, hosted by Tipalti’s CFO, Sarah Spoja. This session traverses Chen’s illustrious career journey from investment roles to executive leadership, with a focus on leadership skills and the intersection of finance and technology. It offers deep-dive insights into the evolving skill sets needed in future finance leaders, the transformative role of technology in finance, and the importance of work-life balance in high-intensity roles. A must-attend for finance professionals seeking to navigate their own path in this ever-changing field.


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Sarah Spoja

CFO, Tipalti

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As Tipalti’s CFO, Sarah is responsible for global finance, global accounting, and the legal organization. Additionally, she leads related areas like fundraising, investor relations, and Tipalti’s financial infrastructure to scale globally. 


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Herald Chen

CFO, AppLovin

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Herald Chen is AppLovin’s President, Chief Financial Officer and board member. Herald also serves on the Board of Directors of WebMD, Internet Brands, GoDaddy, Teach for America-Bay Area, and the University of Pennsylvania’s Management and Technology Program. 

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