How Finance Teams Can Use Cash Flow Forecasting to Unlock ROI from Idle Cash with Mikael Jordan

In this episode of Treasury Truth or Dare, host Ernie Humphrey sits down with Mickaël Jordan, the Chief Revenue Officer at Agicap. They explore the company’s journey, from its early days in Europe to expanding into the U.S, and how they are revolutionizing cash flow management for small and medium-sized businesses. Mikael shares his insights on the evolving role of treasury, the importance of creating a cash culture within organizations, and how treasury professionals can become trusted strategic partners. He also offers a personal glimpse into managing a multi-generational team and balancing work-life challenges.Mickael Jordan is the Chief Revenue Officer, North America, at Agicap, a leading financial technology company focused on revolutionizing cash flow management for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Mikael’s journey in the treasury space spans several years, and he joined Agicap in 2019, helping to lead the company’s expansion into the U.S. His work focuses on strategic growth and building relationships with key clients across the globe.Expect to Learn:How Mickael Jordan transitioned from a small team at Agicap to leading a global organization across multiple markets.The strategic decisions behind Agicap’s expansion to the U.S. and the lessons learned from market validation.Why trust and transparency are key to managing younger teams and how to foster a sense of purpose.The importance of creating a cash culture within organizations and how treasury professionals can take ownership.Insights into optimizing cash management, including the often-overlooked topic of managing excess cash effectively.Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:[00:00] - Introduction to the Episode[02:02] - Mickael Jordan’s Background and Agicap’s Evolution[05:20] - The U.S. Expansion Journey[06:51] - Second round of Truth or Dare&nbsp;[11:10] - Increase the awareness of the Treasury profession[15:20] - Hidden Talent of Mikael[16:36] - Dare to Ask: Mistakes in Managing Teams[18:48] - Focus on Treasury areas[24:27] - Key Takeaways for Treasury Professionals[27:05] - Closing RemarksFollow the Guest Mickael Jordan:&nbsp;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com&nbsp;Company’s Website: https://agicap.com/en/Company’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agicap/Follow Host Ernie Humphrey on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erniehumphrey/&nbsp;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16dQZHx6Lf/&nbsp;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humphrey.ernie/<li...