AI Governance for Board Directors to Fix Risk Exposure with Actionable Tools - Shannon Nash

In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper are joined by Shannon Nash to discuss how finance roles are evolving and how AI is changing the way businesses operate. They talk about Shannon’s career journey, the importance of understanding operations, and how companies are handling AI at different levels.Shannon Nash is a CPA, attorney, and experienced C-suite leader. She has worked as CFO at companies like Wing, Reputation.com, and Inside Source. She is now a Partner at Alpha AI, focusing on AI governance for executives and boards.In this episode, you will discover:Why career paths are not linear anymoreWhy finance leaders need to understand operationsHow AI is being used across companiesThe gap between AI usage and leadership awarenessWhat CFOs need to manage when it comes to AIKey questions boards should ask about AIAI is becoming part of everyday business, but many companies are still catching up when it comes to managing it properly. Understanding where AI is used and how it’s controlled is becoming essential for leaders.Follow Shannon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonknash/Podcast: https://www.noboxesjustverses.com/ Follow Glenn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiiiFollow Paul:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguyFollow QFlow.AI:Website - https://bit.ly/4i1EkjgFuture 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:[01:03] – Shannon Nash Background[05:54] – Why Switching Careers Is the New Normal[09:00] – Finance Leaders & Operations Mindset[08:33] – From AI Tools to AI Strategy[14:26] – The Challenge of Catching Up with AI[20:00] – How Boards Should Approach AI Oversight