#19 - Carlos Vega, Co-Founder & CEO at Tesorio

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Carlos Vega, Co-Founder & CEO at Tesorio.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Tesorio's Role in Business: Automating cash flow processes from invoicing to payment reconciliation to ensure businesses get paid faster and more efficiently.
AI and Simplicity: Striking a balance between cutting-edge AI tools and user-friendly financial solutions.
Lessons from Scaling a Startup: The importance of adaptability, customer insights, and overcoming early business challenges.
Future of Financial Management: Embracing real-world integrations, fluid workflows, and staying competitive with data-driven strategies.
Advice for Founders: Always stay humble and open to pivoting when faced with unforeseen challenges.

Automating Financial Workflows to Drive Business Success
Carlos Vega, Co-Founder and CEO of Tesorio, joined Jared S. Taylor to discuss how his company is redefining cash flow management. Tesorio streamlines financial processes, automating everything from generating invoices to ensuring timely payments. As Carlos aptly puts it, "Revenue isn’t real until you get paid."

Leveraging AI Without Sacrificing Simplicity
Carlos emphasized the critical role of simplicity in financial tools. While AI has transformed financial workflows, the cost of errors in finance is significantly higher compared to other industries. Tesorio mitigates this risk through rigorous product testing and customer advisory councils, ensuring its AI applications are both reliable and user-friendly.

The Journey of Building Tesorio
Reflecting on nearly a decade of leading Tesorio, Carlos shared the company’s pivotal moments, including a significant early pivot. By embracing customer feedback and refining its solutions, Tesorio evolved to offer unparalleled value in cash flow optimization. “You never truly de-risk your company,” Carlos remarked, underscoring the ever-evolving challenges of scaling a business.

Staying Ahead in Financial Management
Looking to the future, Carlos highlighted three key areas of focus:

Data Architecture: Streamlining complex financial data to enable AI-driven insights.
Fluid Workflows: Offering tools that integrate seamlessly across platforms and systems.
Real-World Integration: Connecting software with tangible actions like payments and bank transfers.

Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Carlos concluded the episode with two essential lessons: embrace uncertainty and maintain humility. Success often requires recognizing when a strategy isn’t working and having the courage to pivot.