Kacee Johnson is a fintech executive and innovation strategist with a standout record in driving global SaaS growth, and scaling startups to funding or exit.

Recognized among Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People, CPA Practice Advisor’s Top 25 Thought Leaders, and named one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting by the AICPA, Kacee brings a rare combination of operator experience and strategic vision.

As Principal at radical, she helps organizations navigate disruption through provocative presentations, strategic guidance, and events that catalyze change. She also serves as Executive Director of the AI Native Accounting Foundation, an independent non-profit initiative which she co-founded to equip firms and finance teams to adopt AI with confidence through education, research, and recognition. She hosts the AI Native Accounting Podcast and is a sought-after keynote speaker and conference emcee.

Kacee serves as an independent board member and advisor, bringing deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and emerging tech adoption. She is NACD Directorship Certified™, demonstrating advanced proficiency in corporate governance, strategic oversight, and leadership for high-growth companies in the $10–300M ARR range.

Deeply embedded in the fintech ecosystem, Kacee spent seven years building the AICPA/CPA.com Startup Accelerator and completed Harvard Business School’s Executive Program for Private Equity and Venture Capital, expanding her focus into the private capital space.

Based in Southern California, she is committed to mentoring emerging leaders, advocating for women in technology, and supporting environmental preservation through community beach cleanups.

Professional Experience:

• Principal, FinTech Innovation Leader at be radical
• Co-Founder & Executive Director, AI Native Accounting Foundation
• VP, Strategy & Innovation at CPA.com (an AICPA company)
• Founder & CEO, Blue Ocean Principles
• Executive Vice President, Cloud9