Silicon Slopes | Leaders Interviewing Leaders Canopy CEO Davis Bell
Oct 9, 2024
46:17
In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of Canopy, a leading software company in the accounting space, to explore the intricacies of the SaaS industry, the impact of AI on accounting, and the unique dynamics of the Utah tech ecosystem. From the challenges of fundraising and managing a growing company to the future of AI in professional services, this conversation covers it all.
00:00 - Introduction and Greetings
00:37 - Company Background and Role
01:11 - Focus on Vertical SaaS
01:50 - The Grossness Quotient in Software
02:40 - Utah's Big Exits
03:12 - Impact of AI on Accounting Software
05:26 - Future of AI and Society
05:57 - Integrating AI in Canopy's Software
06:19 - AI's Limitations and Potential
07:01 - Strategic and Creative Thinking in Accounting
08:00 - Technology and Human Interaction
08:22 - Critique of Modern Technology Use
09:44 - Hopes for AI in Automating Tasks
10:32 - Typical Day as a CEO
12:05 - Fundraising and Burn Rates
13:11 - Challenges in Predicting Growth and Burn
15:04 - Impact of Public Market Sentiment on Venture Capital
16:47 - Types of Venture Investors
17:32 - Wall Street Experience and Risk Aversion
18:39 - Human Nature in Investment Decisions
19:22 - Local and National Venture Community
21:09 - Seed Funding in Utah
23:12 - Utah's Venture Ecosystem Needs
25:03 - Utah's Strength in SaaS
27:15 - Media Perception of Utah's Tech Scene
29:32 - Historical Roots of Utah's B2B Success
31:00 - Cultural Factors in Utah's Tech Scene
33:01 - Decline in Utah's Fertility Rates
34:17 - Silicon Valley's Continued Dominance
35:48 - Desire for Growth in Utah's Tech Scene
38:04 - Balancing Growth and Quality of Life
39:02 - Biotech and Other Emerging Sectors in Utah
41:33 - Future Plans for Canopy and AI Integration
44:05 - Challenges in Modernizing Accounting Firms
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Show Links: https://www.getcanopy.com
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00:00 - Introduction and Greetings
00:37 - Company Background and Role
01:11 - Focus on Vertical SaaS
01:50 - The Grossness Quotient in Software
02:40 - Utah's Big Exits
03:12 - Impact of AI on Accounting Software
05:26 - Future of AI and Society
05:57 - Integrating AI in Canopy's Software
06:19 - AI's Limitations and Potential
07:01 - Strategic and Creative Thinking in Accounting
08:00 - Technology and Human Interaction
08:22 - Critique of Modern Technology Use
09:44 - Hopes for AI in Automating Tasks
10:32 - Typical Day as a CEO
12:05 - Fundraising and Burn Rates
13:11 - Challenges in Predicting Growth and Burn
15:04 - Impact of Public Market Sentiment on Venture Capital
16:47 - Types of Venture Investors
17:32 - Wall Street Experience and Risk Aversion
18:39 - Human Nature in Investment Decisions
19:22 - Local and National Venture Community
21:09 - Seed Funding in Utah
23:12 - Utah's Venture Ecosystem Needs
25:03 - Utah's Strength in SaaS
27:15 - Media Perception of Utah's Tech Scene
29:32 - Historical Roots of Utah's B2B Success
31:00 - Cultural Factors in Utah's Tech Scene
33:01 - Decline in Utah's Fertility Rates
34:17 - Silicon Valley's Continued Dominance
35:48 - Desire for Growth in Utah's Tech Scene
38:04 - Balancing Growth and Quality of Life
39:02 - Biotech and Other Emerging Sectors in Utah
41:33 - Future Plans for Canopy and AI Integration
44:05 - Challenges in Modernizing Accounting Firms
If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.
Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com
Show Links: https://www.getcanopy.com
Social:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw