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OneStream Genesis – From Beginnings to Innovation | Ep. 82

Written by Nova Advisory | Tue, Oct 21, 2025

From its creation by Tom Shea and Bob Powers to its newest evolution, OneStream Genesis, this episode explores how OneStream software continues to transform Corporate Performance Management—replacing fragmented tools with one unified, finance-owned platform.

Host Andy Smetana traces the journey from “one platform, one experience, one truth” to Genesis, OneStream’s no-code framework that lets finance teams build dashboards, models, and reports without waiting on IT. You’ll hear real-world results from companies like Signode Industrial Group and OSI Group, who simplified consolidations and reporting while freeing time for deeper analysis.

 

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What You’ll Learn

  • How OneStream replaced modules and integrations with a single, unified platform

  • What Genesis adds: a no-code, click-to-configure framework for rapid innovation

  • Practical use cases: self-service models, dashboards, reports—built by Finance

  • Customer outcomes: faster close and reporting, fewer reconciliations, deeper insight

  • How Genesis helps reduce IT dependence and accelerate financial agility 

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