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 leveraging AI can optimize FinOps practices.

Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Introduction
• (00:03:23 ) - AI's Impact on FinOps
• (00:05:26 ) - Leveraging AI in FinOps Practice
• (00:12:00 ) - Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• (00:15:06 ) - Core Use Cases and Dataset Allocation
• (00:17:46 ) - Building APIs and Developing MCP
• (00:19:28 ) - Small Companies vs. Enterprises
• (00:22:28 ) - Tagging Hygiene and Cost Allocation
• (00:28:53 ) - Future of FinOps and AI Integration
• (00:35:15 ) - Concluding Thoughts and Farewell