Extropy on AIR: Finance Transformation, AP Automation & AI in Finance

Source-to-Pay (S2P) isn’t just about procurement. It’s about empowering finance and operations teams with connected visibility and control. In this episode of Extropy on AIr , Extropy’s Kevin Zirkle and Esker's John Purcell dive into how modern S2P transformation improves compliance, reduces manual effort, and enhances supplier collaboration through guided buying, touchless invoice automation, and...

Supplier management isn’t just about collecting tax IDs. It’s about protecting your business from risk, ensuring compliance, and building resilience. In this episode of Extropy on AIr , host Kevin Zirkle of Extropy Advisors sits down again with Ward Karson , COO of Raindrop , to explore how supplier management has evolved into a strategic advantage for finance leaders. Discover how Raindrop’s Supp...

In this episode of Extropy on AIr , host Kevin Zirkle sits down with Aaron LeHew from Esker to explore how automation can empower Accounts Receivable teams without losing the human touch. AR is more than chasing invoices; it’s about resilience, relationships, and results. Together, they break down: Why traditional AR processes keep teams reactive instead of strategic How Esker’s people-first appro...

In this episode of Extropy on AIr , host Kevin Zirkle from Extropy Advisors sits down with Ward Karson , COO of Raindrop , to explore how Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is reshaping the way organizations handle risk, compliance, and efficiency. Contracts are the lifeblood of every business, but too often, they’re buried in inboxes, shared drives, and outdated systems. Ward unpacks how Raindro...

In this special bonus episode of Extropy on Air , host Kevin Zirkle sits down with Ravit Gutman , CEO of Extropy Advisors, for an inside look at her upcoming sessions at the IOFM Fall 2025 Conference in Las Vegas . Ravit shares her insights on how finance leaders can prepare for the future, exploring trends, evolving roles, and leadership strategies that balance innovation with human connection. T...

In this episode of Extropy on AIR: Strategic Partnerships Driving Financial Transformation , Kevin Zirkle from Extropy Advisors sits down with Nick Carpenter , Principal of Customer Services at Esker , to tackle one of the most overlooked pain points in finance and operations: order management chaos . For many organizations, order entry is still surprisingly manual, a patchwork of emails, PDFs, an...

In this episode of Extropy on AIR: Strategic Partnerships Driving Financial Transformation , Kevin Zirkle sits down with Ward Karson , COO of Raindrop , to explore how flexibility, modular design, and embedded AI are helping CFOs modernize smarter, not harder

In this debut episode of Extropy on AIR’s Partner Series , Kevin Zirkle from Extropy Advisors sits down with Kyle Young of Esker to explore what makes automation truly human-centered. Together, they dive into how Esker’s cloud platform and Extropy’s transformation strategy combine to help finance teams modernize with confidence, empathy, and impact. You’ll hear about: Esker’s approach to human-cen...

Welcome to Extropy on AIR This is the official podcast of Extropy Advisors, where transformation meets possibility. Join us as we explore the future of finance, technology, and leadership through candid conversations with experts, innovators, and changemakers who are redefining what’s possible in the digital era.