Invention Mode

Invention Mode

Join Tanya Kohen, a finance leader, corporate inventor, and advocate for digital transformation, as she explores how everyday corporate pros across various disciplines are embracing the invention mindset to rethink how things are done in their companies and discover unique ways to solve business problems. Her perspective focuses on building a culture where invention thrives, and how this is essential to making businesses competitive, and future-ready. This podcast is for curious leaders who believe invention is about practical, original solutions driven by necessity and bold thinking.

Episodes

December 16, 2025 26 mins

Many companies rush to build their first AI agent. Few stop to think what happens after it works.

In this episode of Invention Mode, host Tanya Kohen talks with Integration & AI Solution expert Paul Chayka about how to implement your first AI agent in a way that delivers real business value and doesn’t break when it’s time to scale. Based on real implementations in finance, treasury, and operations, they discuss how to choose t...

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Are we witnessing the end of the dashboards? For years, charts and graphs have been the primary window into complex financial data, but what if you could simply talk to it instead?

This episode explores how conversational AI is reshaping the way finance teams work — from speeding up analysis to giving experts direct, on-demand access to deeper insight. Instead of digging through static reports, professionals can now ask complex que...

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"Building the plane while flying it" is a common startup mantra. But when it comes to the tech stack, the patchwork of apps and tools becomes a silent growth killer, leading to conflicting data, security risks, and endless manual work.

In this episode of Invention Mode, host Tanya Kohen talks with fractional CFO Maria Frolova about applying an inventive mindset to this core challenge. They unpack the early warning signs f...

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The classic build vs. buy dilemma is more than a cost or speed decision — it's a core strategic choice, especially in treasury and finance.

Tanya Kohen and treasury consultant Tom Tarrant explore how invention emerges not only from building custom tools, but also from creatively combining, adapting, and owning bought solutions. They unpack Tom's framework "buy is for ops, build is for strategy", and discuss how th...

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This episode of Invention Mode explores the often-overlooked potential within individuals, teams, and the data organizations already have — and how it can spark true invention. Host Tanya Kohen talks with Tracey Knight, a nationally recognized treasury and finance technology expert with over 30 years of FinTech experience. Together, they discuss how personal readiness fuels organizational transformation, why it’s important to look ...

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In this kickoff episode of Invention Mode, host Tanya Kohen sits down with Seth Marlowe, a seasoned treasury, banking, IT, and consulting executive with over 30 years of experience. Seth has led transformation initiatives within some of the world’s largest companies, including GE, Wells Fargo, Danone, and EY.

Seth shares his perspective on why true invention is crucial today, recounting a behind-the-scenes story of how his team dev...

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