Aprio Ascend https://AprioAscend.podbean.com Aprio Ascend 

Where bold ideas meet smart growth 

Join Aprio as we explore what’s next in business, from AI breakthroughs and tax law shifts to cybersecurity, data-driven decision making, and more. Designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs, Aprio Ascend delivers sharp insights to help you lead, scale, and thrive. 

Hosted by Jordan Fladell, Aprio’s Managing Director of Technology Advisory Services - Partner and a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience helping companies grow smarter. Jordan’s unique blend of tech fluency and strategic business guidance makes him the perfect guide for today’s CEOs, CFOs, and entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing business landscape. 

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:12:19 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Business:Entrepreneurship 1440 episodic Where bold ideas meet smart growth. Join Aprio as we explore what’s next in business, from AI breakthroughs and tax law shifts to cybersecurity, data-driven decision making, and more. Designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs, Aprio Ascend delivers sharp insights to help you lead, scale, and thrive. Hosted by Jordan Fladell, Aprio’s Managing Director of Technology Advisory Services and a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience helping companies grow smarter. Jordan’s unique blend of tech fluency and strategic business guidance makes him the perfect guide for today’s CEOs, CFOs, and entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing business landscape. Aprio Ascend Aprio Ascend No false https://feed.podbean.com/AprioAscend/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21043411/Aprio_Ascend_Podcast_Artwork_1400x1400bfx91.png Aprio Ascend https://AprioAscend.podbean.com 144 144 Aprio Ascend: Episode 4 - Creating Social Impact: Building Resilient Entrepreneurs Aprio Ascend: Episode 4 - Creating Social Impact: Building Resilient Entrepreneurs https://AprioAscend.podbean.com/e/aprio-ascend-episode-4-creating-social-impact-building-resilient-entrepreneurs/ https://AprioAscend.podbean.com/e/aprio-ascend-episode-4-creating-social-impact-building-resilient-entrepreneurs/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:12:19 -0400 AprioAscend.podbean.com/397414ba-6fa9-3efc-84e3-f97b275674c1 What happens when social impact focuses on building real business capability? In this episode of Aprio Ascend, we explore Building Resilient Entrepreneurs (BRE), a collaborative program designed to strengthen early‑stage entrepreneurs through financial education, mentorship and community.  

Joined by Michele Blondheim, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Aprio and Matthew Sutton, Philanthropic Advisor at Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and former Director of Corporate Partnerships at United Way of Greater Atlanta, tune in as they cover closing access gaps, real-world application tailored to entrepreneurs’ businesses, and the lasting impact intentional partnerships can have on communities. 

]]> What happens when social impact focuses on building real business capability? In this episode of Aprio Ascend, we explore Building Resilient Entrepreneurs (BRE), a collaborative program designed to strengthen early‑stage entrepreneurs through financial education, mentorship and community.  

Joined by Michele Blondheim, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Aprio and Matthew Sutton, Philanthropic Advisor at Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and former Director of Corporate Partnerships at United Way of Greater Atlanta, tune in as they cover closing access gaps, real-world application tailored to entrepreneurs’ businesses, and the lasting impact intentional partnerships can have on communities. 

]]> Aprio Ascend false No 803 6 full Aprio Ascend: Episode 3 - From Contact to Connection: Building Meaningful Business Relationships Aprio Ascend: Episode 3 - From Contact to Connection: Building Meaningful Business Relationships https://AprioAscend.podbean.com/e/aprio-ascend-episode-3-from-contact-to-connection-building-meaningful-business-relationships/ https://AprioAscend.podbean.com/e/aprio-ascend-episode-3-from-contact-to-connection-building-meaningful-business-relationships/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:18:24 -0500 AprioAscend.podbean.com/153a3948-0e68-3f02-a1b3-cbb9b335c17d How do you turn a simple introduction into a lasting business partnership? In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell explores the power of authentic connections with Kayla Kania, Mid-Atlantic Leader and Partner, Assurance Services at Aprio and Morgan Higgins, Partner at Blue Delta, who share how their early networking efforts evolved into a trusted professional relationship. From building relevance and value to nurturing long-term connections and knowing when to collaborate, this conversation offers practical insights for transforming contacts into meaningful partnerships.

]]> How do you turn a simple introduction into a lasting business partnership? In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell explores the power of authentic connections with Kayla Kania, Mid-Atlantic Leader and Partner, Assurance Services at Aprio and Morgan Higgins, Partner at Blue Delta, who share how their early networking efforts evolved into a trusted professional relationship. From building relevance and value to nurturing long-term connections and knowing when to
collaborate, this conversation offers practical insights for transforming contacts into meaningful partnerships.

]]> Aprio Ascend false No 1131 5 full Aprio Ascend: Episode 2 - Economic Outlook 2026: The Year of the Gas Pedal (and the Speed Limit) Aprio Ascend: Episode 2 - Economic Outlook 2026: The Year of the Gas Pedal (and the Speed Limit) https://AprioAscend.podbean.com/e/aprio-ascend-%e2%80%93-economic-outlook-2026-the-year-of-the-gas-pedal-and-the-speed-limit/ https://AprioAscend.podbean.com/e/aprio-ascend-%e2%80%93-economic-outlook-2026-the-year-of-the-gas-pedal-and-the-speed-limit/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:25 -0500 AprioAscend.podbean.com/1015ced4-80cf-3ae7-82b0-cceed7591ed3 In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with Aprio’s Chief Investment Officer Simeon Wallis, CFA, to unpack Aprio’s 2026 Economic Outlook. From sticky inflation and shifting labor dynamics to a reopening M&A market and the risks that could shape the back half of the year, we explore why 2026 is both an acceleration point and a caution zone. Tune in to learn how you can use this early year window to invest, strengthen operations, and prepare for what’s ahead.  

]]> In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with Aprio’s Chief Investment Officer Simeon Wallis, CFA, to unpack Aprio’s 2026 Economic Outlook. From sticky inflation and shifting labor dynamics to a reopening M&A market and the risks that could shape the back half of the year, we explore why 2026 is both an acceleration point and a caution zone. Tune in to learn how you can use this early year window to invest, strengthen operations, and prepare for what’s ahead.  

]]> Aprio Ascend false No 1123 4 full Aprio Ascend: Episode 1 - Humans + AI: The Intuit Strategy with Alex Balazs CTO of Intuit Aprio Ascend: Episode 1 - Humans + AI: The Intuit Strategy with Alex Balazs CTO of Intuit https://AprioAscend.podbean.com/e/aprio-ascend-episode-1-humans-ai-the-intuit-strategy-with-alex-balazs-cto-of-intuit/ https://AprioAscend.podbean.com/e/aprio-ascend-episode-1-humans-ai-the-intuit-strategy-with-alex-balazs-cto-of-intuit/#comments Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:42:24 -0500 AprioAscend.podbean.com/d916cf15-6860-3561-8c8b-5de22b5d31cc In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with a very special guest to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the irreplaceable role of human insight. As AI continues to reshape how businesses operate, we’ll dive into why human judgment, creativity, and empathy remain essential, and how leaders can strike the right balance.

We’ll also learn how Intuit is harnessing the power of AI. 

Whether you're a CEO, CFO, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you understand how to harness AI without losing the human edge—and how to prepare your business for what’s next.  

]]> In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with a very special guest to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the irreplaceable role of human insight. As AI continues to reshape how businesses operate, we’ll dive into why human judgment, creativity, and empathy remain essential, and how leaders can strike the right balance.

We’ll also learn how Intuit is harnessing the power of AI. 

Whether you're a CEO, CFO, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you understand how to harness AI without losing the human edge—and how to prepare your business for what’s next.  

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