Season 1 Highlights: AI, ERP, and Practical Insights for Growing Businesses

Season 1 Highlights: AI, ERP, and Practical Insights for Growing Businesses

Host David De Rego, VP of Product Marketing at Acumatica, takes a look back at the conversations that defined Season 1 of the Acumatica ERP Podcast. The inaugural season of the new podcast featured so many incredible guests, and this episode features the standout moments and voices across the ERP ecosystem, including John Case, CEO of Acumatica; Chad Martin, Operating Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners; Andy Williamson, Director of Venture Engineering; Ralph Torres, VP of Operations at Eastman Music Company; Jon Reed, Co-Founder of Diginomica; Mickey North Rizza, Group Vice President of Enterprise Software at IDC; Patryk Kubiszyn, VP of Systems and Processes at Smith & Long; Jon Pollock, CPO of Acumatica; and Jeremy Larsen, SVP of Vertical Solutions at Acumatica. David summarizes the many lessons from Season 1: what it takes to build the right foundation for AI, why data and process discipline have to come before technology, how growing businesses are using ERP to scale with confidence, and much more. Also, hear a sneak peek at what's coming in Season 2. Timestamps: 00:49 - Season 1 overview 02:10 - John Case on Acumatica's secret sauce 04:53 - Chad Martin on Vista's acquisition and the AI platform shift 07:29 - Andy Williamson on winning a 24-hour race by 1.7 seconds 09:03 - Ralph Torres on scaling Eastman Music Company 11:34 - Jon Reed on data quality and AI 14:16 - Mickey North Rizza on SMB AI investment trends 15:30 - Patryk Kubiszyn on ERP as organizational change 18:29 - Jon Pollock and Jeremy Larsen on Acumatica's AI roadmap 20:59 - What's coming in Season 2   Links:  Connect with David [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidderego/] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hitting the Right ERP Note: Eastman Music Company’s Digital Transformation

Host Lauren O'Hara, Product Marketing Manager at Acumatica, speaks with Ralph Torres, Vice President of Operations at Eastman Music Company, about how Eastman has scaled globally with the help of Acumatica as their operational backbone. Ralph shares what it really takes to modernize globally with a robust ERP solution, why simplifying your data structure is the key to a successful implementation, and how his team built the reporting and visibility tools they needed to run a complex, multi-company business. Timestamps: 00:56 - Ralph's background in music and path to Eastman 08:33 - How Acumatica speeds up employee onboarding 11:43 - Why Eastman outgrew Sage 100 15:42 - Adding new companies with ease 18:04 - What ERP implementation really looks like 31:42 - Dashboards, reporting, and data visibility 37:37 - The value of usage-based pricing 41:32 - Advice for organizations evaluating ERP 43:40 - Lightning round Links:  Connect with Ralph [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-torres-612683a/] Connect with Lauren [http://linkedin.com/in/lauren-o-hara-57aa92123] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scaling Smarter: Vista Equity Partners on the Evolving ERP Landscape

Host Danielle Kerner, Director of Business Operations at Acumatica, speaks with Chad Martin, Operating Managing Director of Vista Equity Partners, about Vista's acquisition of Acumatica and what it means for the company's future growth. Chad shares how Vista's operational expertise, AI focus, and value creation model are helping Acumatica scale, and what the company's cloud-native advantage means for mid-market businesses today. Timestamps: 02:20 - How Vista works with portfolio companies 03:45 - Why Vista acquired Acumatica 07:46 - What makes a successful software business 08:33 - AI's impact on enterprise software 10:32 - Vista's Agentic Factory 17:11 - Growth opportunities post-acquisition 18:21 - Vista's value creation plan 22:44 - The power of peer learning across the portfolio 25:37 - How ERP supports companies as they scale 27:20 - The future of ERP 28:56 - Lightning round Links:  Connect with Chad [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-martin-033162/] Connect with Danielle [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellekerner/] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Acumatica’s Latest AI-enabled Product Release

Host David De Rego speaks with Jon Pollock (Chief Product Officer) and Jeremy Larson (SVP of Vertical Solutions) about Acumatica's latest product release and direction. You’ll hear about the major 26R1 highlights, including AI capabilities, modernized UI, and deeper industry-specific functionality. Acumatica’s platform brings multi-industry value to customers through integrated workflows across verticals.  Timestamps: 02:12 - What’s new in 26R1 04:21 - How Acumatica is using AI 08:17 - Building a long-term product vision 12:10 - The art of product discovery 22:08 - The future of ERP 27:30 - Key takeaways from 26R1  28:56 - Lightning round Links:  Find Jon online [https://www.acumatica.com/leadership-team/] Find Jeremy online [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-larsen-b5785116/] Connect with David [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidderego/] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Acumatica Summit 2026: Redefining Response in Construction Services

Patryk Kubiszyn, VP of Systems and Process at Smith & Long, a multi-trade construction services company, describes the company’s ERP transformation with Acumatica. Smith and Long’s ERP transformation was driven by strategic planning, cultural alignment, and leveraging Acumatica's flexibility for continuous improvement. Smith & Long’s response philosophy emphasizes agility, accountability, and precision–which is why they sought a partnership with flexibility and scalability. Timestamps: 00:28 - About our guest 02:52 - Searching for new ERP solutions 06:58 - Changing ERP systems 13:28 - Pursuing future growth opportunities  Links:  Patryk on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patryk-kubiszyn/?originalSubdomain=ca] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.