How to Drive Success Through Trust & Strategy ft. Chase Bennett, Comcast | FinOps in Action | Ep 7
FinOps in Action5 Mars 2025

How to Drive Success Through Trust & Strategy ft. Chase Bennett, Comcast | FinOps in Action | Ep 7

How Can Building Trust and Effective Cloud Strategy Shape FinOps Success?


In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Chase Bennett, the Director of Cloud FinOps and Capacity Management at Comcast, who shares his invaluable insights on the key priorities for FinOps practitioners in large organizations. Chase talks about his journey from consulting to FinOps, the challenges of working with multi-disciplinary teams, and how building trust and a strategic cloud cost management approach can truly shape an organization’s cloud strategy.


During our conversation, we dive into several essential topics, including:

  • Why building trust within FinOps teams, platform engineers, and finance departments is critical for effective collaboration.
  • Chase’s journey from consultant to Director of Cloud FinOps at Comcast, and the evolving role of FinOps in large organizations.
  • The pivotal role FinOps plays in shaping cloud cost strategy, ensuring operational efficiency, and delivering value across the organization.


Chase also shares actionable strategies on how to overcome cloud cost challenges, improve team collaboration, and enhance cloud efficiency. Whether you’re in cloud financial operations, tech, or finance, this episode is packed with valuable advice on optimizing cloud financial management.


Make sure to subscribe for more expert insights, cloud cost optimization strategies, and tips on FinOps best practices!

Quote of the Show:

  • “The biggest mistake I think that you can make in building trust with your engineers is telling them how to do their job. ” - Chase Bennett


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