"Tech Finance" with Sasha Orloff: B2B Fintech | AI | Finance Tech E65: a16z-backed Stuut CEO Tarek Alaruri on Why Legacy AR Software Failed and How AI Fixes It
Jan 14, 2026
Tarek Alaruri, CEO and co-founder of Stuut, leads an AI-powered accounts receivable platform that automates multiple AR functions. He discusses the shortcomings of legacy software and how Stuut’s solution drastically reduces days sales outstanding (DSO) by 40%. Tarek also emphasizes the importance of human-in-the-loop training to fine-tune AI responses and shares insights on fundraising from Andreessen Horowitz, addressing the evolving role of AR teams in managing client relationships rather than routine tasks.
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Founding Roots In Trucking Pain
- Tarek Alaruri recounts his early jobs in trucking and logistics, where teams spent huge time chasing small invoice issues.
- He uses that experience to explain why AR is still manual and why Stuut targets post-sales friction.
End-To-End AR That Actually Does The Work
- Stuut automates the full end-to-end AR function and performs the actual work a junior employee would do.
- This approach drives a reported 40% DSO reduction versus legacy SaaS' ~3% gain.
Timing: AI And APIs Finally Align
- Tarek argues the technical stack and AI breakthroughs of the last 16–18 months enabled true AR automation.
- He contrasts this with legacy vendors who profit from more seats and services instead of automating work away.