ThinkData Podcast · 2026-05-18 · 27 min
Today, we’re getting into where AI actually fits in the finance stack and why most teams are getting it wrong. I’m joined by Deepak Bapat, CTO and co-founder of Tabs, an AI-native platform automating contract-to-cash end-to-end. We cover: The difference between AI-native vs AI-layered products Why finance has near-zero tolerance for AI errors The technical challenge of automating contract-to-cash workflows Integrating AI into fragmented ERP ecosystems What finance teams may look like in the next 3 - 5 years as AI agents take over operational workflows A really interesting conversation around where AI creates real operational leverage, and where the hype still outweighs the reality.