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CFO Evolution: Finance Chiefs Shift from Number Crunchers to Strategic AI Leaders

Chief financial officers are shedding their traditional number-cruncher image to become strategic drivers of AI implementation and enterprise transformation. Top finance executives from ServiceNow, Prudential, and Airbnb detail how automation and AI are reshaping their responsibilities and creating new value across organizations.

The Strategic Transformation of Finance Leadership

The chief financial officer role is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, with top executives reportedly shifting from traditional financial stewardship to driving enterprise-wide strategy and artificial intelligence implementation. According to reports from the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, this evolution is accelerating as automation handles routine financial tasks, freeing CFOs to focus on higher-value strategic initiatives.

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Slate Auto Electric Truck Debut at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Commercial EV Innovation

Slate Auto will unveil its groundbreaking electric truck live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. CEO Christine Barman shares insights on commercial EV innovation, manufacturing challenges, and startup-scale production. Don’t miss this exclusive reveal of one of the year’s most anticipated electric vehicles.

Slate Auto’s electric truck makes its worldwide debut at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, marking a significant milestone in commercial electric vehicle innovation. CEO Christine “Chris” Barman will showcase how the company is transforming the commercial EV market with affordable, personalized vehicles designed for real-world use. The October 27-29 event provides the perfect platform for this groundbreaking reveal, bringing together over 10,000 industry leaders to witness the future of electric transportation.

Revolutionizing Commercial Electric Vehicles