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The Margin

MGI Research
Artificial Intelligence
Usage-Based Pricing
Generative AI
Subscription Economy
Contract Lifecycle Management
Pricing Optimization
Consumption-Based Billing
Revenue Growth
Revenue Recognition
Professional Services
Revenue Management
Total Monetization
Productivity
Data Mediation
Billing Systems
Consumption-Based Business Models
Quote To Cash Process
Technology Infrastructure
Dynamic Pricing
Data Management

The Margin is a podcast from MGI Research that explores the evolving world of business monetization. Hosted by MGI Managing Directors Andrew Dailey and Igor Stenmark, the show features candid conversations with founders, CEOs, product leaders, and industry experts at the forefront of pricing, billing, and revenue operations. Each episode dives deep into the strategies, technologies, and trends sha... more

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In this episode of The Margin, Andrew Dailey speaks with Todd McElhatton, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Zuora, about how AI is reshaping software business models, finance operations, and the economics of SaaS. Todd explains why AI-driven u... more

In this episode of The Margin, Andrew Dailey speaks with Mark Walker, CEO of Nue, about how AI is reshaping revenue infrastructure, pricing strategy, and the future of SaaS. Mark explains why traditional software moats are eroding, why distribution a... more

In this episode of The Margin, Andrew Dailey speaks with Noel Goggin about how AI is reshaping enterprise software and why speed is becoming the ultimate competitive advantage. Drawing on his experience leading Conga and navigating multiple technolog... more

In this episode of The Margin, Andrew Dailey speaks with John Stame, veteran enterprise architect and business systems leader with over 35 years of experience at Atlassian, Microsoft, and Chevron. John shares hard-won lessons from helping Atlassian s... more

In this episode of The Margin, Andrew Dailey, Managing Director at MGI Research, speaks with Dr. Michael Wu, Chief AI Strategist at PROS, about what other industries can learn from decades of airline experience in dynamic pricing and revenue optimiza... more

In this episode of The Margin, Andrew Dailey, Managing Director at MGI Research, sits down with Praful Saklani, CEO and Founder of Pramata, to unpack the untapped value hidden in enterprise contracts. Despite major investments in CLM systems, most co... more

In this episode of The Margin, Andrew Dailey, Managing Director at MGI Research, speaks with Puneet Gupta, CEO and Founder of Amberflo, and a key architect behind Amazon Web Services’ early consumption billing systems. They explore what it takes to s... more

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In this episode of The Margin, MGI Research Managing Directors Andrew Dailey and Igor Stenmark sit down with Dan Brown, Chief Product Officer at Celonis, to examine one of the most consequential questions facing professional service... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Michael Wu
Chief AI Scientist at PROS, expert on pricing science and artificial intelligence
PROS
Episode: Pricing in Motion: Michael Wu on AI, Data, and Demand
Praful Saklani
CEO and co-founder of Contract Management and Intelligence Platform, Pramata
Pramata
Episode: The Contract Intelligence Gap: Praful Saklani on Unlocking Revenue Hidden in Contracts
Puneet Gupta
Expert in consumption-based billing infrastructure and founder of Amberflow
Amberflow
Episode: The Future Is Metered: Puneet Gupta on How to Succeed with Usage-Based Models
Dan Brown
An expert in professional services automation with experience at Microsoft and Sertinia.
Sertinia
Episode: Transforming Professional Services: Dan Brown on Pragmatic AI
Youssef Yaghmour
CEO and co-founder of BluLogix, expert in multi-channel monetization
BluLogix
Episode: Redefining Revenue: Youssef Yaghmour on the Six Pillars of Intelligent Monetization
Tien Tzuo
CEO and Founder of Zuora
Zuora
Episode: Tien Tzuo on Total Monetization: The Next Evolution Beyond Subscriptions
Jagan Reddy
Founder and CEO of RightRev, experienced in automating revenue management
RightRev
Episode: Consumption Models & RevRec Architecture with Jagan Reddy
Eric Carrasquilla
CEO of Vendavo, with decades of experience in the B2B software and manufacturing industries.
Vendavo
Episode: B2B Margin Optimization and Price Discovery: Eric Carrasquilla on AI, Domain Verticalization, and EBITDA Expansion
Adam Howatson
CEO of LogiSense, an expert in usage-based pricing models
LogiSense
Episode: The Shift Beyond Subscriptions: Adam Howatson on Unlocking Complex Consumption and Mediation Architecture

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Andrew Dailey
Managing Director and Analyst at MGI Research

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Pricing in Motion: Michael Wu on AI, Data, and Demand
Q: What can companies do to frame just simple quoting time in complex industries?
Utilize CPQ technology to streamline workflows and reduce friction in the quoting process.
Pricing in Motion: Michael Wu on AI, Data, and Demand
Q: Is it better to focus on the demand side or the supply side?
Both are necessary, but the approach may vary depending on market conditions.
Pricing in Motion: Michael Wu on AI, Data, and Demand
Q: What can other B2B and even B2C companies learn and apply to their business?
Companies can learn to use AI algorithms for dynamic pricing based on market demand and ensure they have the necessary data to fuel these decisions.
The Contract Intelligence Gap: Praful Saklani on Unlocking Revenue Hidden in Contracts
Q: What do you say to an individual who's risk averse regarding AI?
They should understand that AI is a decision support tool, not used for making decisions without oversight and should choose solutions with transparency.
The Future Is Metered: Puneet Gupta on How to Succeed with Usage-Based Models
Q: Is there a litmus test that you could put to a company to determine if they really can handle usage and consumption based billing?
A key indicator is whether the company is built on a modern technology stack that supports usage-based billing.

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A sharp focus on monetization strategies across modern business models, this show frequently features guests who are developers of pricing, billing, and revenue-operations platforms, as well as leaders driving innovative monetization approaches in SaaS, software, and enterprise tech. Discussions often center on pricing optimization, revenue management, contract intelligence, usage-based models, and AI-enabled monetization, with practical takeaways for CFOs, product leaders, and IT executives. Noteworthy is the emphasis on real-world impact—how data, governance, and change management enable better pricing decisions, faster revenue recognition, and more agile monetization at scale.

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1. Dr. Michael Wu
2. Praful Saklani
3. Puneet Gupta
4. Dan Brown
5. Youssef Yaghmour
6. Tien Tzuo
7. Jagan Reddy
8. Eric Carrasquilla

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