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.

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October 27, 2025 36 mins

"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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