Podcast Episodes

How Excel AI Agents Like Rosie Work for FP&A Tasks but Fail at Building Models with Giles and Ian

Note: This episode was recorded and scheduled for release before the recent announcement that Rosie AI is shutting down.

In this episode of the ModSquad series on Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Testing Excel AI Software Tracelight on Excel Esports, Financial Modeling and FP&A with Ian And Giles

Disclaimer: This episode is best experienced in video format. Since we’re testing new tools like Tracelight, the visuals add valuable context and make everything much clearer. We highly recommend wat…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Introducing the ModSquad: Testing AI Financial Modeling Tools, So you Don't Have To... with Ian and Giles.

In this special launch episode of The Mod Squad, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by co-hosts Giles Male and Ian Schnoor to explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and financial mod…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Financial Modeling for Finance Pros to Fix Real-World Mistakes Using Balance Sheets - Scott Strachan

In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst speaks with financial modeling expert Scott Strachan about the role of financial models in business planning and decision-making. Sc…

Published on 3 months ago

Why Finance Students Must Learn Discipline Before AI Replaces Their Jobs with David Stangeland

In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Host Paul Barnhurst sits down with David Stangeland, a finance professor at the University of Manitoba, to talk about teaching financial modeling, how s…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

From Classic Cars to Aircraft: The Art of Modeling Distressed Companies with Vaughan Grandin

In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Vaughan Grandin, Managing Director and Head of Financial Modeling at Teneo. They discuss his experiences building financial…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Spreadsheets Will Stay, but Financial Modeling Workflow and Version Control Must Be Rebuilt with Matt Lee

In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Matthew Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Nummo, a software tool built to help analysts and bankers build financial models mor…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

How Finance Modelers and Professionals Align Stakeholders and Support M&A Success with Morten

In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Morten Lykke Pedersen, a seasoned financial expert and Partner at Deloitte, where he leads the financial modeling divis…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The 40th Anniversary of Excel: Unlocking the fascinating History, Easter Eggs, Excel humor, and more

In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst celebrates the 40th anniversary of Microsoft Excel, a tool that has revolutionized the financial modeling industry and many others. …

Published on 4 months ago

Three-Statement Modelling for FP&A Pros to Avoid Complex Builds & Forecast Errors with Chris Reilly

In this republished episode of the Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst revisits the intricate world of financial modeling with returning guest Christopher Reilly. The conversation centers…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago