
Just like the slides you get before a big meeting, The Pre-Read gets CFOs and other decision-makers ready for what’s next. This is the global podcast built for the modern office of the CFO, where finance, sustainability, audit, and risk come together. Designed for financial leaders navigating transformation at scale, the show features sharp, unfiltered conversations with insiders at the forefront ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 153 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsBusiness NewsBusiness | |||

AI is revolutionizing finance, but the hardest part isn’t coding or controls—it’s fear.
In this episode of The Pre-Read, recorded live at Amplify 2025 in Washington, D.C., finance and accounting leaders share unfiltered takes on how AI is changing ... more
AI isn’t perfect and sometimes it makes us worse at our jobs. Jen Stave of the Digital, Data, and Design Institute at Harvard joins The Pre-Read to explore why even top experts can become less effective with AI, what “cognitive offloading” really mea... more
AI is transforming audit, risk, and corporate governance—but most companies are struggling to keep up.
In this episode of The Pre-Read, Radical Compliance’s Matt Kelly and Shane Negangard, Senior Director of Internal Audit at Workiva, join hosts St... more
Jill Klindt, Workiva CFO, sits down with Ayssa and Steve live at Amplify 2025 in D.C. Hear how she navigated early startup life, tackled the challenges of being the public face of a company, and what advice she has for aspiring professionals.
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Hosts Alyssa and Steve add energetic and informative commentary while covering hot topics relevant today.
Great, timely updates on the fast changing corporate ESG world from knowledgeable guest speaks and hosts.
Hope the sound quality can be improved
Great information. Definitely worth a listen! Thanks!
This is really helpful to me in developing a better understanding of the issues involved in ESG. It’s about so much more than the S (sustainability) although that is what’s grabbing the headlines.
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This podcast focuses on equipping CFOs and financial leaders with insights and knowledge to navigate the complexities of modern business, particularly in the realms of finance, sustainability, audit, and risk management. It features in-depth discussions with industry experts about the evolving landscape of corporate governance, AI integration, and the regulatory frameworks that impact financial performance. The podcast stands out due to its emphasis on candid and intelligent dialogue around the practical implications of these topics, ultimately guiding financial decision-makers toward value creation amidst transformation challenges.
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Recent guests on The Pre-Read include:
1. Dr. Jen Stave
2. Shane Negangard
3. Jill Klindt
4. Deepa Rao
5. Natalia Dorfman
6. Orianna Bretschger
7. Emily Forrester
8. Tim Paradis
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