Source: Fortune
Summary
Mastercard is launching a “Virtual C-suite” to help small business owners make CFO-level decisions. The first feature, a virtual CFO, will use AI to analyze financial data and provide recommendations on cash flow, risk, and supplier payments. The tool aims to provide a conversational experience, allowing owners to ask questions and receive clear explanations. Mastercard’s goal is to bring executive-level insights to small businesses, which often lack dedicated finance teams.
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Mastercard’s Virtual C-suite is a response to small business owners’ struggles with financial management. Mark Barnett, global head of SME at Mastercard, says owners are “buried in spreadsheets and day-to-day decisions” with little time for strategic thinking. The Virtual CFO will provide proactive risk detection, benchmarking, and supplier payment optimization. Mastercard wants the experience to feel like talking to a colleague, not reading a dashboard.
It’s about having a dialogue with your data.
Author: Evan Null
