Human Judgement Still Matters

Two weeks ago, we released our first research report based on interviews with dozens of senior finance leaders across the country. So far, it’s been the most-read newsletter to date. We also gained over 50 new subscribers in a week, and I’m excited to keep this momentum going. If you haven’t read the report yet, you can find it here.

Some of you reached out via WhatsApp and LinkedIn to share your thoughts. Some expressed concern about the future role of finance professionals, while others were excited about what AI could mean for financial operations.

I understand the anxiety around AI. While I’m incredibly excited about this technology, I don’t believe AI will replace human judgment or lived experience. In fact, most research shows that the people getting the most out of AI are those who already know their craft well and understand how to use these tools effectively. AI isn’t sentient, it’s built and trained on the foundation of human judgment and experience. It can serve as a powerful companion to help us achieve more in our work and lives.

In my second ever blog post, which I’ve reshared below, I describe AI as amplification intelligence, a clone of ourselves that helps us do far more than our human capacity alone would allow. What this means practically is:

• A boutique accounting firm that can’t afford to hire a new CPA can now scale their operations without adding headcount

• A solo real estate agent can provide 24/7 client communication and property research that previously required a team

• A local law firm can draft contracts and conduct legal research at speeds that once required multiple associates

• A fractional CFO can serve twice as many clients without sacrificing quality or burning out

Embracing AI doesn’t mean the end of human work, it means unlimited abundance through amplification of human output.

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MY SECOND BLOG POST