With OneStream going IPO four days ago, I found this analysis from AGC Partners predicting massive investment, close to $2T by 2023, in the Office of the CFO super interesting. The full presentation link is here: https://lnkd.in/dK4wX-N9

Highlights from the Report:

Market Valuation: The CFO suite market is ripe for disruption, currently valued at ~$180B.

Investment Projections: Massive investments will be made over the coming years to drive cost savings and efficiencies and are expected to surpass $2T by 2032.

Next-Gen CFO Software: AI/ML integration is set to lead the growth and adoption of new CFO software, drilling down on these main benefits:

Team Collaboration: Enhanced file sharing, co-editing, and live presentations.
Mobility: More efficient ways to work in finance in the digital era.
Automation: Streamlined workflows and processes.

My Take: While AI/ML promises exponential growth for the CFO stack, there are reasons to be skeptical. Current AI models struggle with complex financial computations, posing accuracy issues. Integrating AI into entrenched systems is costly and disruptive, and regulatory compliance adds another layer of complexity. Plus, strategic financial decisions still rely heavily on human intuition and expertise. Let's temper the AI hype with practical considerations and recognize the significant challenges ahead. I do believe AI/ML innovation in the finance world will be disruptive, but where is the entry point where it makes the most sense that professionals will trust and adopt?

At Rockhopper Inc., we are at the forefront of this revolution, providing finance teams with easy access to their critical spreadsheets, enabling cross-functional reviews and insights through the cloud.