The Future of Accounting & SaaS in the AI Era | Andrew Hirst, Xero
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Season 2, Episode 2: Xero’s Andrew Hirst joins Joe McCord to discuss how AI is transforming accounting, the future of SaaS, Xero Ultra, and why trusted relationships remain critical as technology evolves.
They explore AI automation, vibe coding, attracting talent, managing change, cash flow challenges, and practical ways businesses can adopt AI without losing the human touch.
💡 Topics covered:
• AI and accounting automation
• The future of SaaS and connected platforms
• Xero Ultra and the Xero ecosystem
• Talent, change management, and AI adoption
• Cash flow and automated payments
• Managing technology fatigue
👤 Guest: Andrew Hirst, Head of Sales - Partner Success & National Accounts, Xero
🎙 Host: Joe McCord, Head of Growth, Pinch Payments
🔗 Learn more: Pinch Payments
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