CloudTech Talks, the podcast where we explore all things related to cloud technology. Join us as we delve into the latest developments and trends in cloud including topics such as cloud FinOps, migration strategies, and more. Each episode features expert guests from the tech industry, who share their insights, experiences, and practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of the cloud. We'll also discuss real-world use cases and success stories, highlighting how businesses are leveraging the power of the cloud to transform their operations and drive innovation. Whether you're an IT professional, a business leader, or simply curious about the cloud, CloudTech Talks has something for you. So, tune in, subscribe, and join us on this exciting journey into the world of cloud technology.
GCP Cloud FinOps Insights , That Most Practitioners Miss
Catch up with Rishi Ghai, FinOps Lead, GSD, Google Cloud Consulting, on this episode. Some of the key topics discussed are,
Native GCP Capabilities: What are the latest built-in GCP FinOps features every team should know about and configure immediately?
FinOps for Agentic AI: What features GCP is coming up with on this area?
Tokenomics in Practice: Beyond the buzzword, what is the go-to strategy to monitor, optimize, and control LLM token spend?
The Biggest Bill Drivers: Which GCP services sneakily drive up costs the fastest—and what are the quickest ways to cut them down?
CUD Strategy: When should you lock into Resource-based CUDs versus Spend-based CUDs to maximize discounts without painful lock-in?
De-risking Spot VMs: How can engineering teams capture up to 91% savings on Spot VMs without suffering from downtime and preemption?
28 Aug 2026
A Book on CIOs Guide for Enterprise FinOps - Sneak Peak
What happens when you take the financial discipline of Cloud FinOps and expand it across the entire enterprise technology portfolio? In this episode, we sit down with Vineet to explore the evolution of Enterprise FinOps—a strategic framework that bridges the gap between technology investments and measurable business outcomes.
Vineet breaks down core frameworks from his book.
In this episode, we discuss:
Enterprise vs. Traditional Cloud FinOps: Why managing public cloud bills is only the tip of the iceberg, and how Enterprise FinOps expands across the full IT spectrum.
The RTI 360 Model: Structuring total technology spend across Run, Transform, and Innovate to balance operational maintenance with disruptive growth.
Taming SaaS and Licensing Creep: Strategies to bring decentralized SaaS subscriptions, vendor platforms, and software licensing under cohesive governance.
FinOps in the On-Premises Data Center: Practical ways to apply cloud-native financial accountability and unit economics to legacy infrastructure.
Labor and Outsourcing Optimization: Extending FinOps rigor to third-party services, vendor contracts, and staff augmentation.
CFO-CIO Business Alignment: Breaking open the IT "black box" to build shared financial language, governance, and executive trust.
The "IT Value Delivered" (IVD) KPI: A deep dive into Chapter 8’s composite metric designed to demonstrate direct return on technology investments to the boardroom.
Decision-Making via Mental Models: How applying mental models helps tech leaders overcome cognitive biases and make smarter capital allocation decisions.
Listen now to learn how to operationalize total cost accountability, optimize every IT dollar, and align your technology strategy directly with business value.
31 Jul 2026
The SaaS Balance: Balancing Procurement with finops
Anirudha Choudhury discusses aligning Procurement and FinOps to combat silent budget killers and optimize multi-cloud economics in this interview.
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