Start At Zero
Start at Zero is a conversation-first podcast about what it actually takes to modernize technology, build a business from scratch, and make sense of AI without the hype. Episodes range from focused 15-minute interviews with government leaders and tech founders to longer deep dives where I walk through what I'm building in real time - the AI agents, the automation stack, the hard lessons from 20 years of consulting.
The tone is direct and honest. I don't do scripted questions or softball setups. I want the story behind the story - what went wrong, what you'd do differently, what nobody in the room was willing to say. Guests should expect a conversation that feels like two people working through a real problem together, not a performance.
Topics include government technology, AI in the real world, entrepreneurship, consulting, procurement, and the messy intersection of all of them. Some episodes are interviews, some are just me thinking out loud about something I built or broke that week.
If you've got a real story - something you built, something that failed, a lesson that cost you - you'll fit right in here. I'll send a loose topic outline beforehand, but the best episodes happen when we go off-script.
Start At Zero
Modern Finance in Government: AI, Strategy & the Future CFO
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From ARPA funds to AI, the role of government finance leaders is shifting—and fast.
In this episode of Untangled, the Avero team breaks down the trends shaping the future of public-sector finance, strategy, and modernization. Fresh off the GFOA conference, they dive into what’s real, what’s just buzz, and how CFOs and finance professionals can stay ahead.
You’ll learn:
- Why AI interest is rising—but implementation still needs human oversight
- How the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) is driving digital readiness
- What finance teams should do now as ARPA funds approach their deadline
- How the CFO role is evolving into a strategic, tech-forward leadership position
- Why consultants still matter—even in an AI-first world
From vendor hall overwhelm to AI-driven RFPs, this episode explores how financial leadership is being redefined in today’s digital government.
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