12x & Climbing: Controlling AI Spend
AI spending by Canadian businesses has grown 12x in two years, introducing volatility, decentralized spending, and currency conversion costs on software invoices often billed in U.S. dollars.
Join BetaKit and Float CEO & Co-Founder Rob Khazzam, for a candid conversation and live audience Q&A centred on Float’s AI Spending Snapshot, drawing on real transaction data from 10,000+ Canadian companies.
Learn how today’s finance leaders can understand the signals behind rising spend, navigate FX fees and implement real-time controls without slowing team productivity.
About the Speaker:
Rob Khazzam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Float, building a modern finance platform for Canadian businesses.
Previously, he served as General Manager for Uber Canada after overseeing international expansion and operations in Central and Eastern Europe. He began his career in private equity investing across multiple sectors.
What You'll Learn:
Key findings and industry trends from Float’s transaction data on 10,000+ Canadian businesses
Reasons why AI spend does not follow traditional SaaS budget models and how to adapt
Signals that indicate AI spend is becoming difficult to manage
Strategies for measuring ROI and connecting purchases to teams, vendors, and outcomes
Practical solutions for mitigating U.S. dollar conversion fees on foreign AI bills
Ways a modern financial operations stack can help manage spend unpredictability
Who Should Attend:
CEOs and Founders
CFOs, VPs of Finance, and Finance Directors
Controllers, FP&A Leaders, and Finance Team Members
Operations and technology decision-makers managing software toolin