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Human-First, AI-Smart: How to Future-Proof Your Firm from the Inside Out

Jody Padar • XcelLabs

About The Speaker

Jody Padar, CPA, is the co-founder of XcelLabs and the face of the AI-X movement, a bold new model for AI-powered CPA firms. At XcelLabs, she helps accounting professionals reimagine how they lead, advise and grow by putting AI to work where it matters most — in decision-making, client service and firm strategy.

Widely known as The Radical CPA, Jody has long been one of the most influential voices in the profession. A three-time author and regular contributor to Accounting Today and CPA Trendlines, she has appeared on Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People list for over a decade. Her work has inspired thousands of firms to modernize their operations and embrace more sustainable, people-centered business models.

With deep experience spanning traditional firms, cloud-native practices, and high-growth startups like Botkeeper and April, Jody brings a rare mix of vision and execution to everything she does. From pioneering the cloud firm model to leading the next era of AI-first transformation, Jody continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be a modern accountant.