CFO Bourbon & Strategy Session Guided bourbon tasting in a premium Austin setting
Off-the-record discussion with senior finance and data leaders
No slide decks. No product pitches. Just practical executive conversation.
Invitation-Only Executive Gathering Request an Invite   Architecting Value Creation with Data & AI   12–15 Finance Leaders   April 23, 2026 location_on  Austin, TX Join a curated evening for Central Texas CFOs and finance leaders exploring how modern finance teams are using data and AI to drive EBITDA growth, operational efficiency, and strategic advantage. Invitation-only · Limited to 12–15 senior finance leaders · Final venue shared upon confirmation

Why finance leaders are having this conversation now

The office of the CFO is evolving faster than at any point in the last decade.
Data and AI are no longer IT concerns — they are finance strategy.
CFOs are being asked to do more than report the past — they are now expected to help shape value creation strategy across the enterprise.
Data fragmentation still slows finance teams and weakens decision confidence. Unified data foundations are becoming a strategic imperative.
AI excitement is high, but most organizations still lack the strategy, governance, and foundation to deploy it responsibly across finance.
Margin pressure, operational efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and capital discipline have become board-level priorities — and the CFO is at the center.

A format for executive conversation

Small, Invitation-Only Group

Limited to 12–15 senior finance leaders to ensure every voice in the room matters.

Off-the-Record Discussion

Candid conversation under Chatham House rules. No recordings, no attribution.

Premium Austin Experience

A curated bourbon tasting paired with executive conversation in an intimate setting.

No Slide Decks or Sales Presentations

This is a peer conversation facilitated by operators, not a product pitch.

What you'll take away from the evening

Practical perspectives on how finance teams are moving from reporting to actively shaping enterprise value.
Sharper thinking on building a unified data foundation that serves finance, operations, and strategic decision-making.
Insights into margin optimization, pricing analytics, and operational efficiency strategies driving measurable results.
A more grounded view of AI-driven forecasting and predictive finance — what's working and what's hype.
Meaningful peer exchange with other senior finance leaders navigating the same challenges in Central Texas.

Evening Format

5:30 PM
Arrival & Networking

Craft cocktails and welcome.

6:00 PM
Guided Bourbon Tasting

A curated tasting of 3 premium bourbons led by a whiskey expert.

6:20 PM
Executive Roundtable

Moderated discussion on topics including:

  • Moving from financial stewardship to value creation
  • Building a unified data foundation for finance
  • Margin optimization and pricing analytics
  • AI-driven forecasting and predictive finance
7:30 PM
Open Discussion

Peer conversation and networking.

8:15 PM
Closing

Optional follow-up conversations and networking.

Perspectives in the Room

Moderator
Facilitating the conversation with deep experience in executive strategy and value creation.
Finance Perspective
Data fragmentation still slows finance teams and weakens decision confidence. Unified data foundations are becoming a strategic imperative.
Data Perspective
Offering insight into how modern data platforms are reshaping finance operations and decision-making.
Industry Operator
Grounding the conversation in the realities of building and scaling operationally excellent businesses.

Designed for finance leaders operating at a strategic level

This event is intentionally curated to keep the room relevant, high-caliber, and conversation-rich.

A premium Austin setting for candid conversation

The evening will take place in a private Austin venue selected to match the tone of the gathering: intimate, polished, and designed for meaningful discussion.
Final venue details will be shared upon confirmation.

Request Your Invite

If you are a CFO or senior finance leader exploring how data and AI can strengthen margin performance,
forecasting, capital allocation, and strategic decision-making, we'd love to have you join us in Austin.