Oct 26, 202613 min
If you assume AI was the biggest shock to finance teams this past year, you’d be in good company. But there’s more to that story. When we caught up with leaders at Amplify, almost nobody pointed to AI by itself. The...
About this Podcast:
Just like the slides you get before a big meeting, The Pre-Read prepares CFOs and senior leaders for the decisions ahead. This is the global podcast for the modern office of the CFO, focused on how finance leaders drive performance, resilience, and long-term value in a constantly shifting environment. Designed for executives operating at scale, the show features candid conversations with CFOs, board advisors, regulators, and business leaders shaping how companies compete, comply, and grow. Hosts Alyssa Zucker and Steve Soter connect financial performance, data integrity, regulation, and technology to the real questions CFOs are being asked by boards, investors, and stakeholders. From AI adoption and enterprise data trust to evolving disclosure expectations and global regulatory pressure, The Pre-Read focuses on what matters now and what's coming next. Each episode cuts through noise to surface practical insight, strategic perspective, and the signals CFOs need to lead with clarity. If you're responsible for stewarding capital, managing risk, and creating value over time, you're in the right place.
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What is The Pre-Read about?
Just like the slides you get before a big meeting, The Pre-Read prepares CFOs and senior leaders for the decisions ahead. This is the global podcast for the modern office of the CFO, focused on how finance leaders drive performance, resilience, and long-term value in a constantly shifting environment.
What has The Pre-Read covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Storm Is the Forecast: Leading a Team When the Chaos Never Stops" (26 October 2026, 13 minutes), "Sustainability's Quiet Move Into the CFO's Office" (12 October 2026, 19 minutes), and "The Real Risk Isn't Falling Behind on AI" (28 September 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does The Pre-Read publish?
The Pre-Read publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 23 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Pre-Read?
Booking probability for The Pre-Read is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Pre-Read requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Pre-Read's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Pre-Read are Investing & Wealth Management and Business & Management Consulting. The Pre-Read has a business audience.
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Oct 12, 202619 minChief sustainability officer headcount fell about 10% in the 2026 Chief Sustainability Officer Report, the first decline in 16 years. At the same time, sustainability headcount inside business units grew 42%. The work...
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The Real Risk Isn't Falling Behind on AI
Sep 28, 202622 minThere is a version of the "AI in audit" conversations that claims AI is replacing practitioners and the profession is being disrupted overnight. Former AICPA Auditing Standards Board member Jeff Rapaglia reframes the AI...
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Real Leadership Starts When Certainty Ends
Sep 14, 202619 minMost leaders wait for certainty before they make decisions. Tracy Nolan, SVP at Humana, says that is the biggest mistake a leader can make in a crisis. Tracy has led through some of the highest-stakes moments in...
Aug 31, 202620 min74% of S&P 500 companies revised their GHG emissions data at least once over a decade of voluntary reporting. That's the assurance gap in practice. Deloitte's Sarah Digirolamo and Kristen Sullivan join The Pre-Read to...
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Who’s Building the Next CFO?
Aug 17, 202619 minFinance leaders build judgment and gain experience by doing the work throughout their career. But what happens when agents do the work instead? Workiva CFO Barbara Larson joins The Pre-Read to talk about her first six...
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Who Owns What Your AI Does?
Aug 3, 202627 minAI transformation is a problem of governance, not technology. Anthony Habayeb, CEO of Monitaur, argues that organizations don’t need to spin up a new AI governance framework, but they need better use of the controls...
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What Your Climate Risk Assessment Is Missing
Jul 20, 202624 minMost climate risk assessments are missing hazards, scoping too narrowly, and leaving physical climate risk under-analyzed. Linda Romanovska helped write the rules, and she’s here to explain what better reporting looks...
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Markets Are Moving: Is Your Finance Team?
Jul 6, 202623 minThe M&A market is heating up, and AI is compressing deal timelines from weeks to days. In this episode of The Pre-Read, guest host Josh Gertsch and Troy Hooper of Mergermarket provide a capital markets update that...
Jun 22, 202629 minSustainability reporting and financial reporting are converging fast. But the controller who treats them as the same thing could get burned. In this episode, Dr. Lee Hui Mien of Singtel and Jonathan Gregory of The...
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Are You Taking Enough Risk? Probably Not.
Jun 8, 202634 minBoards are under pressure to govern AI responsibly, but most directors still lack the knowledge to ask the right questions, let alone hold management accountable. Two leaders explain what it actually takes. Dr. Chong...
May 11, 202625 minClimate mandates, GRC strategy, and a bike metaphor that'll change how you think about controls. In this episode, Alyssa Zucker speaks with sustainability expert Mark Mellen on California's SB 253 soft launch—and why...
Apr 27, 202633 min"I think risk factors have become more of an area where companies are trying to reduce their exposure to litigation, and it's not really viewed as being a meaningful section to most readers of financial statements." —...
Apr 13, 202626 minA visit to Blockbuster Video used to be the ultimate Friday night trip, but today, that blue and yellow ticket is a legal battleground for intangible assets. In this episode of The Pre-Read, we unearth the true drivers...
Mar 30, 202622 minDon't let the political noise fool you: Green hushing is real, but green quitting is a myth. In this episode, we sit down with Grant Harrison, VP at Trellis Group, to bridge the narrative reality gap. We explore how the...
Mar 16, 202633 minIs your reporting strategy ready for a six-month silence? #podcast The traditional quarterly cycle is under the microscope. We explore the potential shift to semi-annual reporting and why "less" disclosure often results...
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Davos Discussions: The Human Coworker
Mar 6, 202621 minWorkforce reimagination is here. In 2026, the office of the CFO is moving from AI as a tool to a coworker. Recorded in Davos, this episode digs into the human side of transformation. We sit down with global leaders to...
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Davos Discussions: What is the ROI Heresy?
Mar 4, 202612 minTraditional finance models are hitting a wall. This episode highlights a panel at Davos that gets straight to the engine room of the enterprise. Jatin Dalal, Chief Financial Officer, Cognizant; Mike Rost, Chief Strategy...
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Davos Discussions: Leaders vs. The Certainty Gap
Mar 2, 202624 minMisinformation, amplified by AI, has climbed to the top of the global risk landscape. What does that mean for the office of the CFO? We kick off a Davos miniseries with Workiva CSO Mandi McReynolds, bringing...
Feb 20, 202622 minIs your organization ready for the SOX journey of sustainability data? In this episode of The Pre-Read, we sit down with Lori Defnet, ESG Controller at The Hershey Company, to define the core remit of this emerging...
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Dennis Woodside
CEO of Freshworks, Freshworks
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Matt Kelly
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Development, Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate Company
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Michael Wade
Professor of Innovation and Strategy, Director of the IMD Global Center for Digital Business Transformation, Cisco Chair in Digital Business Transformation, IMD Global Center for Digital Business Transformation
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Alan Wilson
South Carolina gubernatorial candidate, South Carolina Attorney General's Office
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