In this episode of the VisibleOps Podcast, host Scott Aldridge speaks with Dan Degolier, founder and CEO of Ascent CFO Solutions, about the evolving intersection of finance, cybersecurity, and growth strategy. Dan shares his journey from public accounting to scaling a national fractional CFO firm, serving clients across industries from tech and SaaS to healthcare and manufacturing.
The conversation dives into real-world risks businesses face today, including phishing attacks, AI-generated threats, and the unique cybersecurity challenges of a distributed workforce. Dan explains how Ascent CFO enforces strict cybersecurity protocols, offers proactive client guidance, and evaluates vendor solutions with a sharp, risk-based lens.
Plus, Scott and Dan unpack how AI is shaping the future of finance, the importance of trust-but-verify policies, and why business leaders need to stay security-conscious...even when pursuing innovation.
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