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Published on June 15, 2026 3 min read

Aprio Ascend – Time as a Strategic Asset

Aprio Ascend Podcast Episode 6

In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with Chris Ramos, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Laurel AI, and Allie Colman, Tax Partner and Northeast Technology Leader at Aprio, to discuss how professional services firms are rethinking time as a strategic asset rather than just an administrative task. The conversation explores the hidden costs of inaccurate time tracking, including lost revenue, compliance issues, and billing disputes, while highlighting how AI-powered tools help firms capture work activity more accurately and efficiently.

Listen to the episode here.

Jordan Fladell

Allie Colman


About Aprio Ascend: Join Aprio as we explore what’s next in business, from AI breakthroughs and tax law shifts to cybersecurity, data-driven decision making, and more. Designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs, Aprio Ascend delivers sharp insights to help you lead, scale, and thrive.

Hosted by Jordan Fladell, Aprio’s Managing Director of Technology Advisory Services and Partner, and a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience helping companies grow smarter. Jordan’s unique blend of tech fluency and strategic business guidance makes him the perfect guide for today’s CEOs, CFOs, and entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing business landscape.