In this episode of the AI Interconnect podcast hosted by Laurent Cochet, Mohit Sharma, co-founder and CEO of Pinaka AI, shares insights into his professional journey and the challenges faced in finance and operations. He discusses the innovative solutions offered by Pinaka AI, which acts as a navigation system for B2B transactions, predicting customer payment delays with high accuracy. The conversation delves into the readiness of organizations to adopt AI, the disruptions occurring in finance operations, and the importance of establishing effective internal processes. Mohit also shares his advice for young entrepreneurs and emphasizes the significance of team engagement in driving success.

Takeaways

Mohit Sharma has 25 years of experience in finance and technology transformations.

CFOs face challenges in data visibility and unification.

Pinaka AI predicts customer payment delays with 96% accuracy.

The focus is on delay prevention rather than payment resolution.

AI can process transactions at a much higher scale than humans.

Organizations must understand the costs associated with AI implementation.

Cultural readiness is crucial for successful AI adoption.

Partnerships with established firms can enhance credibility and reach.

Daily team engagement can significantly improve internal processes.

Starting early and being bold is essential for entrepreneurs.

Titles

Navigating the Future of Finance with AI

Pinaka AI: Revolutionizing B2B Transactions

Sound bites

"AI will not ask for leaves."

"You will burn your hands."

"I waited too long."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI Interconnect Podcast

01:03 Mohit Sharma's Professional Journey

02:16 Challenges in Finance and Operations

05:34 Understanding Pinaka AI's Functionality

08:21 Target Customers and Market Impact

10:36 Immediate Value of Prediction in Finance

13:57 Differentiation of Pinaka AI

17:14 Challenges Faced by the CEO

20:14 Friction in Technology and Culture

23:22 Understanding AI Limitations

25:43 Understanding AI Beyond Generative Models

27:19 Disruption in Finance Operations

31:58 Milestones and Growth at Pinaka AI

36:32 Future Focus: Supply Chain and Partnerships

40:56 Reflections on the Journey and Internal Improvements

Keywords

Pinaka AI, finance operations, AI challenges, B2B transactions, predictive analytics, cash flow management, Mohit Sharma, technology transformation, business insights, enterprise solutions, Tags and Keywords

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Hashtags

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Description

Mohit Sharma CGMA, Co Founder and CEO of Pinaka AI, joins AI InterConnect to explain how AI is transforming enterprise finance by predicting payment behavior before problems occur. In this episode, Mohit breaks down why late payments, invoice disputes, and payment failures continue to drain cash from large organizations and how predictive AI helps finance teams act earlier with confidence.

We discuss how CFOs and finance leaders can use AI to improve cash flow visibility, reduce revenue leakage, and make better decisions without adding operational complexity. Mohit also shares insights on cross border payments, finance transformation, and what many companies still underestimate when adopting AI in finance operations.

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