Software products are the lifeblood of modern companies. A strategically built tech stack can significantly boost your business efforts and outcomes. However, when it comes to finance, it's still challenging to find the right tools that will make your life easier, not harder. If you are a business owner or manager looking to optimize your costs and resources, stay tuned as we explore Apptio's platform and how it can transform the way you manage your IT resources with Kurt Shintaffer.

Kurt is the Co-Founder and CFO at Apptio. With more than twenty years of financial and operational management experience, Kurt has led Apptio through key milestones and achievements, which include raising $136 million in venture capital, taking the company public in 2016 with a $110 million IPO, executing a $144 million convertible note offering in 2018, and closing an acquisition deal with Vista Equity Partners to take the company private in 2019. Before Apptio, Kurt was the CFO at iConclude, VP of Finance at Pacific Edge Software, and Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young.
In this episode, we discuss:

  • How Apptio helps businesses manage their costs and drive better business outcomes
  • The benefits of connected technology investment
  • Enhancing transparency in IT services for cost savings
  • AI-powered cloud financial planning

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  • Apptio Website
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