Enter Mani Padisetti, an Australian tech founder, AI strategist, accountant, and author, who is leading the charge in guiding finance leaders through this technological evolution.
With over 25 years of experience in technology and an accountant himself, in Padisetti has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities AI presents to the finance sector. As the CEO of X, an AI consulting firm, he specializes in helping organizations build responsible AI frameworks, ensuring that AI adoption aligns with ethical standards and drives tangible business outcomes.
“AI isn’t just about software-it’s about people, processes, and culture,” says Padisetti. “I help accountants and CFOs bridge the gap between AI and traditional finance so they remain relevant, strategic, and indispensable.”
Through his consultancy, Padisetti offers tailored solutions that encompass AI strategy development, governance frameworks, and comprehensive training programs. His approach empowers finance professionals to not only adopt AI tools but also to lead their organizations in leveraging AI for sustainable growth and innovation.
Padisetti’s expertise is further encapsulated in his acclaimed books, Accountant to Algorithm and The CFO Advantage. These works provide practical insights and actionable strategies for finance leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of AI integration within their organizations.
In The CFO Advantage, Padisetti emphasizes the critical role CFOs play in AI governance, stating, “AI decisions must be rooted in governance. It’s not just about adoption-it’s about accountability.”
His thought leadership extends beyond his publications. Padisetti is a regular contributor to esteemed platforms such as Forbes Technology Council and CIO Techworld, where he shares his insights on AI, leadership, and organizational transformation.
For finance professionals eager to stay ahead of the curve, Padisetti offers a wealth of resources and expertise. To learn more about his consultancy services, training programs, and to access his books, visit Emerging Tech Armoury and Mani Padisetti’s Author Page.
About Mani Padisetti
Mani Padisetti is an Australian technology leader and creative writer whose work spans AI governance, leadership, and lyrical prose. He helps executives build responsible AI-clear, calm, and accountable-while his poetry and stories invite readers to recover clarity and heart. Mani’s books pair board-ready frameworks with humane guardrails, always asking: how do we create value without losing ourselves? He leads Almost Magic Tech Lab and Emerging Tech Armoury from Sydney.
An Australian technology leader and creative writer, Mani has founded and advised ventures spanning AI strategy, governance, privacy, and data-driven products. Across books on AI leadership and culture, and collections of poetic prose, he blends practical frameworks with a warm, unhurried voice. He believes data is a sacred trust, creativity is a muscle built by honest struggle, and organizations grow best where clarity meets compassion.
When he’s not building tools at Almost Magic Tech Lab or guiding leaders through Emerging Tech Armoury, he’s walking Sydney’s shoreline, drafting by hand, and listening for the quiet sentence that tells the truth.
