Advisory Board

A group of global firm leaders known not just for running great firms, but for pushing the profession forward.
As Archie’s Advisory Board, they’re shaping how AI is understood, designed, and applied in accounting, by exploring real-world use cases, testing practical applications, and surfacing opportunities that simply weren’t possible before.

Chad Davis

CO-FOUNDER LIVECA & AUTOMATIONTOWN

Chad is the co-founder of LiveCA, where he’s rethinking how accounting services are delivered to Canadian businesses. A passionate systems-thinker and early adopter, Chad’s built a firm known for blending top-tier service with forward-looking tech.
He’s also the force behind AutomationTown, a thriving community where accountants, ops leads, and tech-minded folks come together to learn, share, and geek out on automation and AI.

Kenji Kuramoto

FOUNDER, INVESTOR, ADVISOR

Agus cut her teeth with marketing and FMCG at Unilever Argentina, working for the local and LatAm regional marketing teams. After completing her Masters in Entrepreneurship in 2009, where she met Stuart, she started her new phase in GTM by focusing on B2B marketing with a knack for tech startups. She then went on to build the marketing engines for Paycycle, SMS Central and Karbon. In 2018 she founded Capocha to help more B2B companies grow through targeted strategy, no BS plans and flawless execution.

Steph Hinds

FOUNDER & PARTNER

Steph Hinds is one of the sharpest operators in accounting. Over the past decade, she’s halved her team size at Growthwise while continuing to serve the same number of clients—better. That’s efficiency in action, driven by a love for problem-solving and a deep belief in automation. Steph’s passionate about using tech to eliminate admin, free up headspace, and help business owners (herself included) focus on what really matters.

Mike Libbey

PARTNER & COO AT YBL

Mike is a Partner & COO at YBL, a modern virtual accounting firm focused on strategic financial management for growth-oriented businesses. He's also the Co-Founder of EdgeFlow, a tech company helping financial advisors automate workflows and enhance client experiences. With a deep background in finance and a passion for innovation, Mike bridges the gap between traditional accounting and emerging technology.