Why do talented new hires often destroy value instead of creating it? Matt Putra, founder of EightX and a fractional CFO for 8-figure brands, argues that "profitability is a human problem," not a math problem. In this interview, he explains how misaligned teams create operational drag and how he helps companies save millions (like a recent $1.5M inventory win) by fixing communication rather than just tweaking spreadsheets. Matt and Sean also dive deep into the future of AI in business, debating whether we are heading toward a "Utopia" with Universal Basic Income or a total economic collapse. They discuss Sean's experience "Vibe Coding" a SaaS product using AI, the risks of buying a business versus starting one, and why an "irrational belief in oneself" is the most important trait for success. Check out the company: https://eightx.co
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - What is EightX? (CFOs for E-commerce & CPG)
01:50 - Using AI to Predict Sales & Analyze Sentiment
03:50 - Why Profitability is a Human Problem (Not Math)
10:20 - How "Well-Meaning" Experts Create Operational Drag
12:15 - Saving $1.5M by Optimizing Supply Chain
13:40 - Sean's "Vibe Coding" Story: Building SaaS with AI
17:20 - AI Utopia vs. Dystopia: Will the Economy Collapse?
21:50 - Buying a Business vs. Starting from Scratch
24:00 - The Risks of Acquisitions & Operations
27:00 - The #1 Lesson: Irrational Belief in Yourself
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