Real-time or real behind. See how finance leaders are rethinking every day.

The Every Day Summit brought finance leaders together for a half-day of bold conversations—challenging the status quo and reimagining how time shapes systems, decisions, and impact.

The month-end close was built for a different era—before AI, before real-time data, before finance was expected to lead.

At the Summit, we explored how clean data, automation, and daily insight—powered by the launch of Blue Onion’s Subledger—are making month-end obsolete.

Month-end had its moment. Now, every day counts. Fill out the form to watch the full panel recording and see what’s next for finance.

 

Every Day Summit Panel

What we covered:

 

🎤 Featured Topics

AI in Finance: Where to Go and What to Do Next
A look at how AI is reshaping finance—and what teams must do to stay ahead.

The Blue Onion Subledger: How Daily Close Is Now Possible
A first look at the tech making daily close a reality.

📍 Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Convene, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019

👥 Who Should Attend

This event is designed for CFOs, finance leaders, controllers, and accountants—especially those at eCommerce brands—who are ready to move faster, work smarter, and leave the month-end behind.

If you're leading finance through complexity and growth, this is your moment to rethink how time works for you—not against you.

🔔 Space is limited.

We wish everyone could join us, but we intentionally chose an intimate space to make sure everyone is able to contribute to the conversation.

 

Event Schedule

12:30 – 1:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Check in, grab a refreshment, and connect with fellow attendees before we kick off.

1:00 – 1:50 PM
Keynote: AI in Finance: Where to Go and What to Do Next
Presenter: Lyndsey, CEO and co-founder of Blue Onion

1:50 – 2:15 PM
Networking Break
Light snacks and conversation with peers.

2:15 – 3:15 PM
Product Spotlight: The Blue Onion Subledger
Presenter: Brian Webb, VP of Customer Experience at Blue Onion

3:15 – 3:30 PM
Break & Open Networking
A chance to go deeper on ideas, meet speakers, or explore the space.

3:30 – 4:30 PM
Q&A Panel with CFOs and Controllers 
Moderated by Lyndsey Bunting

4:30-5:30 PM
Happy Hour sponsored by Withum
Wrap up the afternoon with a drink and connect with fellow finance leaders shaping what’s next. Special thanks to Withum for sponsoring the happy hour! 

Who was there:

Lyndsey Bunting

Lyndsey Bunting, Speaker

Lyndsey Bunting is CEO and Co‑Founder of Blue Onion, bringing deep finance and accounting expertise from her previous roles as VP of Finance at Birchbox and CFO at Resonance . She built Blue Onion to solve real-world reconciliation challenges—ensuring clean, trustworthy data as the foundation for automation . Lyndsey is passionate about how AI and flexible, builder-centric systems can unlock next-level capabilities without sacrificing trust in the numbers. 

 

Brian Webb

Brian Webb, Speaker

Brian Webb, VP of Customer Experience & Product at Blue Onion, is a familiar name to every Blue Onion customer. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance systems, Brian is known for blending deep product expertise with a practical, empathetic approach to solving complex problems. At the Every Day Summit, he’ll share how the launch of the Blue Onion Subledger and upcoming innovations on the product roadmap are empowering accounting teams to shift from reactive to proactive—unlocking faster closes, cleaner data, and better visibility every day.
Teddie Straughn, Moderator

Teddie Straughn, Moderator

Teddie is the VP of GTM at Blue Onion where he partners closely with finance teams at leading ecommerce brands to modernize their operations and unlock faster, more accurate financial insight. With deep experience in enterprise SaaS and a passion for solving real-world problems, Teddie helps customers bridge the gap between messy data and clean, reliable reporting. He’s a culture-first leader who believes that strong teams and strong relationships drive real results—both in business and beyond.

 

Anushka Chhaya

Anushka Chhaya, Speaker

Anushka Chhaya is a seasoned finance leader and CPA with deep experience building and scaling accounting teams in high-growth startups. Most recently, she served as Controller at Jetblack, an e-commerce venture incubated within Walmart, where she built the finance function from the ground up. Prior to that, she was Assistant Controller at Warby Parker, leading financial operations through its Series F funding and IPO preparation, and Assistant Controller at Braze, supporting the company’s rapid growth from Series B to F.

Joseph Hickey

Joseph Hickey, Speaker

Joseph Hickey is a Digital Workplace Consultant at Withum with nearly a decade of experience in technology and digital advisory. He specializes in system integration, user experience, and training—helping clients align tech solutions with business goals. Joseph played a key role in Withum’s internal Copilot and AI rollout and holds multiple Microsoft Power Platform certifications, bringing both strategic and hands-on expertise to every engagement.

 

 

Convene 2
Grab a coffee and connect with folks or sit down and get that email sent between sessions.
Convene 3
Use the private meeting space to take a call or connect 1:1 with others.
Location

Convene at 75 Rockefeller Plaza is located between 5th and 6th Avenue near the following subway stations: 47-50th St- Rockefeller Center Station