
Eric Brown
CFO and COO at Cohesity, with three decades of experience leading startups, turnarounds, and IPOs.
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Aug 31, 2025 • 38min
Finance Leaders Decode AI's Promise - A Planning Aces Episode
In this insightful discussion, Eric Brown, CFO and COO at Cohesity with 30 years of experience, joins two other finance leaders to delve into the transformative power of AI in financial planning. They tackle how AI shifts the focus from simple dashboards to informed decisions. Topics include AI-driven automation of analytics and workflows, the importance of privileged datasets in driving competitive advantage, and the need for robust data governance. The conversation warns against superficial AI applications while emphasizing genuine integration for real organizational impact.

Aug 17, 2025 • 54min
1120: Navigating Growth, Crisis, and the AI Revolution | Eric Brown, CFO, Cohesity
In a riveting discussion, Eric Brown, CFO of Cohesity and a tech finance veteran, shares insights from his extensive career. He recalls navigating a financial crisis at MicroStrategy and turning it around from a -40% operating margin to +30%. Brown elaborates on his role in AI at Cohesity, likening its impact to previous tech waves. He explores the capital demands of large language models and highlights the strategic significance of data security in a rapidly evolving landscape. Personal anecdotes underscore the importance of leadership and innovation in the tech industry.


