AI Strategy for CFOs: Manage AI Like an Investment Portfolio and Prove ROI with Dave Trier

AI Strategy for CFOs: Manage AI Like an Investment Portfolio and Prove ROI with Dave Trier

June 10, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 96

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This episode discusses how CFOs can manage AI like an investment portfolio and prove ROI with insights from Dave Trier.

In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Dave Trier, CEO of ModelOp, to discuss how enterprises can govern, manage, and operate AI at scale. Dave shares insights on implementing AI responsibly, tracking ROI, managing risks, and creating an enterprise-wide AI portfolio that drives value while ensuring compliance and governance. Dave Trier leads ModelOp with a focus on customer value, product innovation, and enterprise execution. With over 20 years in data science, AI, analytics, cloud, and enterprise software, he brings technical expertise and a pragmatic leadership style, helping CIOs, CTOs, and AI leaders deploy AI effectively across organizations . In this episode, you will discover: How enterprises can scale AI responsibly and reliably The CFO’s role in AI oversight and portfolio management Measuring AI value through ROI, usage, and internal feedback Distinctions between AI governance and traditional data governance Importance of change management and structured AI adoption Dave provides a framework for enterprise AI adoption, emphasizing disciplined management, measurable impact, and alignment with regulatory and operational…

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