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EP79
May 5, 2026 · 45 MIN

Why the Best CFOs Are Leaning Into AI and Winning (Part 2)

Chris Ortega · Founder & CEO, Fresh FP&A
Fractional CFOAI in financeSMB growthFinance leadership
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Chris Ortega returns to The Owner Seat for a follow-up conversation on how the fractional CFO model is evolving in 2026 — and why the operators who are winning are the ones who stopped treating finance as a compliance function and started treating it as a growth lever. More on Fresh FP&A's approach, what's changed in the AI landscape for finance leaders, and the practical moves small-business owners can make right now.

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Chris Ortega
Founder & CEO, Fresh FP&A
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