Getting Started with FinOps for SaaS: Turning Cost into Business Value

Virtual meet-up with the people involved in Cloud, SaaS, and AI financial management.

Agenda

🎤 Welcome & Intro (10 mins)

• Light refreshments & informal introductions
• Icebreaker: “What’s the biggest SaaS cost challenge you face today?”

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🏁 Kickoff & Keynote (10 mins)
Topic: What is SaaS FinOps & Why Now?

• Intro to FinOps principles
• Unique SaaS cost challenges (vs. cloud)
• Business value of FinOps: visibility, accountability, outcomes
• Trends: SaaS sprawl, shadow IT, AI-driven insights

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🔥 Real-World Perspective (15 mins)
Case Story / Fireside Chat: Starting the SaaS FinOps Journey

• How one org began their SaaS FinOps journey
• Lessons learned, early wins, common pitfalls
• Audience Q&A

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🤝 Interactive Group Discussion (20 mins)
Topic: Where Are We Today?

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✅ Wrap-Up & Takeaways (5 mins)

• Key learnings & practical steps to start SaaS FinOps
• Quick poll: “What topics should we cover in future meetups?”