FinOps Weekly Podcast

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In this episode of FinOps Weekly, we talk with Borja Martinez from NTT Data about the importance of FinOps dashboards for executives. Learn about the key roles FinOps play in business value, cost control, and decision-making. We also discuss the unexpected business value FinOps can uncover, the most common and costly mistakes seen...

Join us as we talk with Olfa from Azure Cloud Academy about why FinOps implementations often take longer than expected. We explore the gaps between FinOps theory and real-world production, the importance of understanding business value, and the role of cultural practices in achieving cloud cost efficiency.

Discover the common pitfalls, including ownership issues, alert fatigue, and the ...

AWS FinOps Updates: https://finopsweekly.com/news/aws-cost-optimization-finops-updates/

Join Victor Garcia and AWS Technical Account Manager Loïc Fournier for an in-depth breakdown of the most impactful AWS re:Invent announcements for FinOps practitioners. Discover how Database Savings Plans, Compute Optimizer automation, and new cost management features can transform your cloud financi...

FinOps Cashflow Newsletter: https://finopscashflow.com

Welcome to a special episode of the FinOps Weekly Podcast! This week, Victor Garcia sits down with Alexa Abbruscatto, FinOps thought leader and creator of the FinOps Cashflow Newsletter—to explore the evolving world of FinOps, the power of community, and actionable strategies for cloud cost management.

Whether you’re a FinOps pro, a ...

Join us as Katya delves into the world of FinOps, providing insights on explaining the concept to teams, adapting practices to different stakeholders, and optimizing cloud resources effectively. Discover common misconceptions, the importance of tailored communication, and successful strategies for integrating FinOps education into corporate processes. Learn how to motivate team members, ...

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Manual cost optimization is a losing battle. If you are still chasing engineers to tag resources or manually checking dashboards for waste, you are creating a bottleneck.

The future of FinOps is AUTOMATION.

In this episode, we dive deep into how to build a "Self-Driving" FinOps practice by integrating cost controls directly into ...

In this episode, we dive deep into the Hybrid FinOps Challenge where cloud, on-prem, SaaS, and AI collide.

✅ The biggest cost pitfalls in hybrid cloud FinOps
✅ How to align FinOps, ITAM, and SaaS management teams
✅ Why AI and data clouds (like Snowflake & Databricks) change everything
✅ Real negotiation tips with mega-vendors like Microsoft & AWS
✅ The key to turning visibility into ...

We explore how to build a strong FinOps culture, overcome cloud cost challenges, track progress with actionable KPIs, leverage observability, and apply AI to drive smarter cloud financial operations with expert insights from Amit Khina from DoIt

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:00:52) - What a good FinOps culture looks like
• (00:03:46) - Key Challenges and Barriers to Imp...

Learn the top FinOps strategies, KPIs, and quick wins to optimize AI workloads, cut hidden costs, and maximize business value.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:01:25) - How to make AI workloads more efficient?
• (00:03:25) - Early warning signs of rising AI spend
• (00:07:25) - How work with AI
• (00:18:43) - FinOps and AI evolution
• (00:28:49) - Best AI KPIs to track for FinOps
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Discover how FinOps and ITAM collaboration is transforming cost management in hybrid and cloud environments. Learn strategies to optimize licenses, avoid overspending, and maximize the value of your IT investments.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:01:15) - Understanding FinOps and ITAM Collaboration
• (00:05:07) - Collaboration and Data Sharing
• (00:09:41) - Damians FinOps E...

Learn how AI tools can enhance cost allocation, automate repetitive tasks, and create actionable insights, leading to more efficient and effective financial management.

We explore how AI is revolutionizing financial operations (FinOps) with guest Ben Schechter, CEO of Vantage. Ben explains the intricacies of cloud cost management, the importance of Model Context Protocol (MCP), and how l...

Nilofar Bhurawala reveals how TBM and FinOps align to optimize IT spend, drive business value, and thrive in the cloud + AI era.

Learn how to align technology investments with strategic outcomes, explore the synergies between FinOps and TBM, and understand their role in the era of cloud and AI. A must-listen episode packed with practical insights for FinOps and TBM leaders and profession...

Unlock the journey from visibility to action in FinOps with expert guest Diana Lezcano. In this episode, we dive into the world of cloud cost optimization, exploring the tools, strategies, and best practices that help engineering teams reduce cloud costs, build trust, and make data-driven decisions. Whether you’re an engineer, finance leader, or product manager, this conversation will gi...

In a recent episode of the FinOps Weekly Podcast, Larry Advey, an experienced FinOps practitioner and maintainer of the FOCUS specification, shared game-changing insights on collaboration that challenge conventional wisdom about working with different personas in organizations.

Whether you're struggling...

In this episode we sit down with Michiel van Oudheusden, creator of the open-source Azure Cost CLI, to explore how developers can take control of cloud spending using powerful tools and FinOps best practices.

Learn how to integrate cost awareness into your DevOps pipeline, optimize Azure costs without complexity, and shift financial accountability left — directly into the hands of engine...

We talk with Ido Kotler (CPO of Pelanor) about how artificial intelligence is radically transforming financial operations in the Cloud. From smart alerts to autonomous agents, discover why the future of FinOps depends on AI more than you might think.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:00:21) - AI in FinOps: An Overview
• (00:01:00) - FinOps for AI vs. AI for FinOps
• (00:02:16)...

How does engineering play a role in the world of FinOps? We discuss with Jeremy Chaplin from Flexera about team collaboration, cost-reduction incentives, and the importance of a common language. Discover the key factors for an effective FinOps practice!

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:02:26) - Diversity of Profiles in FinOps Practice
• (00:05:49) - The Roleof Engineering ...

Discover the key cloud and Kubernetes trends shaping 2025! Learn how modernization, FinOps, and open-source tools are transforming DevOps and cost optimization. Gain insights into customer demands, Kubernetes challenges, and the future of cloud efficiency.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:02:10) - Cloud Intelligence Dashboards Overview
• (00:03:04) - Multi-Cloud Cost Manag...