Glenn Hopper | Source | CFO & Director at Eventus Advisory Group, LLC
Glenn Hopper
Glenn Hopper is a technology-minded CFO with more than two decades of experience in finance, accounting, and technology leadership. He is author of the Amazon best-selling book Deep Finance: Corporate Finance in the Information Age and is a pioneering thought leader focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and corporate finance. He has been instrumental in transforming finance operations through the integration of AI and machine learning technologies.
As a distinguished keynote speaker, Glenn has presented at finance and technology conferences, including the CFO Leadership Conference, Oracle's SuiteWorld, and the Harvard Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute. As a lecturer, Glenn has trained professional organizations and executives on the intersection of corporate finance and artificial intelligence. In November 2023, Glenn will further expand his educational reach with the release of his LinkedIn Learning course, "Generative AI in Finance."
As a finance and management consultant, he advises public and private companies on implementing financial technology and process improvements. He also serves as a fractional CFO, specializing in M&A advisory, FP&A, and business analytics. A former chief financial officer, Glenn worked in the startup space for more than two decades, where his professional focus was on transforming finance operations through improved technology. He holds a master's degree in finance with a graduate certificate in business analytics from Harvard University, and an MBA from Regis University. Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii/
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Eventus Advisory Group, LLC (https://eventusag.com/)
CFO & Director
started Mar 2023
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in M&A Due Diligence
The capacity for AI to analyze complex documents and act as a ‘robo-advisor’ that offers dynamic and insightful exploration of data will provide organizations with efficiency far beyond traditional methods.
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Better Innovation: Season 6, Ep. 2- Glenn Hopper: Mastering the Role of the Modern CFO
How has the role of the CFO transformed over the last decade - and where is it headed? In our second episode of Better Innovation in Season Six, Glenn Hopper, Chief Financial Officer at Sandline Global and author of Deep Finance: Corporate Finance in the Information Age, sits down with Jeff Saviano. Glen discusses his insights and lessons from financial transformations, the evolution of Web3, and how today’s leaders can optimize value from their data. He has two decades of experience leading finance operations spanning a variety of industries, including telecommunications, retail, and legal technology. Glen also shares the benefits of serving as a journalist in the U.S. Navy. From the U.S. Navy to the C-Suite, Glenn has demonstrated the power of harnessing innovation to fuel the finance function of the future - tune in to hear valuable lessons from Glenn!
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Finance Essentials in AI, Data Science and ERP - CFO Bookshelf
Glenn Hopper is the author ofDeep Finance: Corporate Finance for the Information Age.Glenn is a likable expert who helps the rest of us better understand artificial intelligence, data science, and ERP solutions. As a hands-on, self-taught digital expert, his writing is still easy to understand. In this conversation, we cover…
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"The true power of AI in finance lies in its capacity to learn and adapt, continually improving financial models and forecasts with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency."
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"AI's ability to predict market trends and assess risks is transforming how we approach investment strategies and portfolio management."
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"The application of AI in corporate finance transcends conventional boundaries, allowing us to harness machine learning for nuanced risk assessment and complex scenario modeling. This leads to more robust financial strategies that are responsive to market dynamics and tailored to the unique needs of our organizations."
