3 September 2026

FinOps: Turn Your Cloud Bill Into a Strategic Superpower

by Erika Simon, Mike Fontaine

FinOps: Turn your cloud bill from a mystery novel into a strategic superpower!

We’re pulling back the curtain on your FinOps — and you’ll never look at billing data the same way again.

• Say goodbye to billing chaos — hello, customized tracking by PO, account, or team
• Tagging workshops that finally answer: “Wait… who owns this resource?”
• Data pipeline magic with AWS Cost and Usage Reports — because raw data deserves better
• The game-changing metric: cost-per-customer (know exactly what you’re spending and why)

Bottom line, we’re handing you the blueprint to level up your governance, build a culture where everyone thinks like a FinOps pro, and maximize every dollar of your AWS investment. This isn’t just a session — it’s your team’s cloud finance glow-up.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:00 PM
• Location: Rule 4 — 3002 Bluff Street, Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80301 (Historic Steel Yards)
• RSVP: Meetup Event

Doors open at 6:00 PM. Eat, drink, and network for about 20 minutes, then we start presenting around 6:25 PM. Show up on time — there will be food and drinks for everyone who attends.

Speakers

Erika Simon

Erika Simon leads sales and marketing strategy at LucidPoint, driving go-to-market execution and strategic partnerships across the AWS ecosystem. She specializes in bridging the gap between cloud technology and measurable business impact, helping enterprise leaders articulate ROI, accelerate adoption, and commercialize cloud initiatives. With extensive experience in technology positioning and customer growth, Erika focuses on translating complex AWS capabilities into clear, high-growth strategies for clients.

Mike Fontaine

As CEO of LucidPoint, Mike Fontaine guides enterprise leaders through high-stakes cloud transformations and strategic AWS adoption. Prior to leading LucidPoint, Mike served as a U.S. Air Force leader and F-15 fighter pilot, where he built a foundation in operational discipline, rapid decision-making, and high-reliability environments. Today, he translates that elite aviation background into helping technology executives align AWS innovation with core business strategy, cloud economics, and organizational resilience.

Who Should Attend

This session is for both technical and business people. FinOps sits at the intersection of engineering, architecture, operations, finance, and business strategy.

No sales. No pitches. Just shared learning, practical thinking, and open discussion.

You should attend if you are a:

• Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer — working in AWS environments where AI tools, automation, and data access are rapidly expanding
• Security, GRC, or Compliance Professional — responsible for managing risk, governance, and regulatory alignment
• Engineering Leader or Architect — making design decisions that impact security, scale, and long-term resilience
• CTO, CIO, or Technical Decision-Maker — balancing innovation speed with risk, cost, and organizational accountability
• Developer or Platform Team member — using or experimenting with generative AI tools, APIs, copilots, or automation
• Risk, Privacy, or Data Leader — concerned about breach exposure, data usage, and regulatory impact as AI adoption grows
• Anyone interested in learning more about AWS

Networking & Community

Before and after the session, stick around to network, share ideas, and meet others building on AWS.

RSVP today to save your spot and join a vibrant community of builders!

Event Photos

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Speakers

FinOps All Levels

• Erika Simon

  Head of Sales & Marketing · LucidPoint

• Mike Fontaine

  Chief Executive Officer · LucidPoint

Meetup Event

tags: aws - finops - cost_optimization - governance - tagging