Aprio Ascend

In this episode, we sit down with Sol Rashidi, the world's first Chief AI Officer, to explore her remarkable career journey and the lessons she's learned while helping organizations navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. As excitement around AI continues to grow, Sol shares a powerful perspective: the true superpower isn't outsourcing your thinking to AI—it's using AI to e...

In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with Chris Ramos, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Laurel AI, and Allie Colman, Tax Partner and Northeast Technology Leader at Aprio, to discuss how professional services firms are rethinking time as a strategic asset rather than just an administrative task. The conversation explores the hidden costs of inaccurate time tra...

In this episode of Aprio Ascend, NetSuite Sr. Vice President Sam Levy joins us to explore how manufacturers and distributors can drive efficiency, gain real-time visibility, and prepare for the future with AI. From eliminating data silos to embedding AI directly into ERP workflows, we break down practical steps for automation, smarter decision-making, and secure, scalable growth. If you're navigat...

What happens when social impact focuses on building real business capability? In this episode of Aprio Ascend, we explore Building Resilient Entrepreneurs (BRE), a collaborative program designed to strengthen early‑stage entrepreneurs through financial education, mentorship and community.   Joined by Michele Blondheim, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Aprio and Matthew Sutton,...

How do you turn a simple introduction into a lasting business partnership? In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell explores the power of authentic connections with Kayla Kania, Mid-Atlantic Leader and Partner, Assurance Services at Aprio and Morgan Higgins, Partner at Blue Delta, who share how their early networking efforts evolved into a trusted professional relationship. From buildi...

In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with Aprio’s Chief Investment Officer Simeon Wallis, CFA, to unpack  Aprio’s 2026 Economic Outlook . From sticky inflation and shifting labor dynamics to a reopening M&A market and the risks that could shape the back half of the year, we explore why 2026 is both an acceleration point and a caution zone. Tune in to learn how you can...

In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with a very special guest to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the irreplaceable role of human insight. As AI continues to reshape how businesses operate, we’ll dive into why human judgment, creativity, and empathy remain essential, and how leaders can strike the right balance. We’ll also learn how I...