Dîner-débat Finance & IA | Keynote 2 : Is GenAI the biggest Ponzi scheme ever? par Sashi Narahari, Founder & CEO, HighRadius

Le dîner-débat organisé par la DFCG et son groupe Transformation digitale et Intelligence artificielle s’est déroulé le mardi 3 mars 2026 à la Maison des Polytechniciens, à Paris.

Portant sur le thème « Une IA concrète pour les directions financières », il a réuni une centaine de CFO d’entreprises.

Keynote 2 : Is GenAI the biggest Ponzi scheme ever?
par Sashi Narahari, Founder & CEO, HighRadius
Sashi Narahari’s keynote centered on the profound shift artificial intelligence is driving within finance and business operations. Narahari positioned AI not merely as a technical tool, but as a protagonist in the evolving story of enterprise transformation. AI is now at the heart of operational strategy, fundamentally changing how organizations approach process automation, cash management, and decision-making.

The Human Factor : Skills and Adaptation
A recurring theme was the necessity for finance professionals to develop new skills and instincts to interact effectively with AI. Narahari stressed that the natural tendency to engage with people must now extend to engaging with intelligent systems. The keynote called for a workforce equipped with the right competencies to harness AI’s potential, highlighting that the ability to collaborate with technology is becoming as crucial as traditional interpersonal skills.

From Technical Automation to Strategic Value
Narahari’s address bridged the gap between technical automation and strategic leadership. They illustrated how automating cash management and other finance processes is not just about efficiency—it’s about unlocking new strategic opportunities for finance leaders. By leveraging AI, Finance Directors can transform routine operations into sources of competitive advantage, enabling more agile, data-driven decision-making and positioning finance at the forefront of digital transformation. Narahari introduced the concept of Outcome-Based-Pricing (OBP), that is basing the pricing of new technology such as AI Agents no longer on software licenses but on the financial gain sharing of implementing the new tools.

AI’s Role in the Future of Finance
The keynote concluded with a forward-looking perspective, urging finance professionals to embrace AI as a catalyst for change. Narahari’s message was clear: those who adapt and integrate AI into their processes will drive value and innovation, while those who resist risk falling behind. The keynote served as both a call to action and a roadmap for finance leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and harness AI for sustainable growth.