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Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 11/17/2025 with STEPHEN SHIMEK talking MURDER AT THE EMBASSY and LOTFY NATHAN discussing THE CARPENTER'S SONThis week on BEHIND THE LENS, we’ve got a theme of mystery going on, and I love the films that we’re examining and the directors we’re hearing from. And who doesn’t love a good mystery? First up, you’ll hear from director STEPHEN SHIMEK talking about MURDER AT THE EMBASSY, the second film in the Miranda Green murder mystery franchise. Set in 1930s Cairo, with its pyramids and antiquities at the height of Egyptology and archaeology, there’s more than a murder lurking around each mummy. And the film is shot on location in Cairo! And then at the m...
2025-11-171h 03
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling Podcast - Season 5 Finale: Exploring the potential of generative AI in Financial ModellingIn the season 5 finale of the Financial Modelling Podcast, we explore the potential of generative AI in financial modelling. Our guests, Lance Rubin, Hedieh Kianyfard, Danielle Stein Fairhurst and Adrian Miric, discuss the current use of generative AI in finance, its benefits and limitations, and potential use cases for financial modelling. As we wrap up the season, we thank our sponsor, Model Citizn, for their support and encourage listeners to share their thoughts and experiences with generative AI in finance. Join us for this exciting finale episode and gain valuable insights into the future of financial modelling. Don't forget...
2023-03-2427 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastAlternative Data in Financial ModellingIn today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, traditional data sources such as company reports, financial statements, and economic indicators are no longer enough to gain a competitive edge in the market. Alternative data, which refers to non-traditional data sources such as satellite imagery, social media activity, web traffic, and credit card transactions, has become an essential tool for investors and financial analysts to make better investment decisions. In this podcast, we'll explore the world of alternative data with expert John Farrall. Join us as we delve into the world of alternative data in financial modelling and discover how...
2023-02-2413 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastReal-Time Decision Useful Financial ModellingHow can real-time data be utilised to update financial models in a complicated enterprise environment? How can we prevent organisations from making decisions based on obsolete projections? Dhanusha Muthukumarana, CEO of POTENZA and a member of the Forbes Technology Council, joins the Financial Modelling Podcast to discuss how data engineering enables accurate and comprehensive financial models. Season 5 of the Financial Modelling Podcast is sponsored by Model Citizn, a consulting, advisory, and training organisation specialising in financial modelling.
2023-01-1014 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling in the Bloomberg EcosystemBrian Egger, Global Head of Financial Modeling at Bloomberg Intelligence at Bloomberg LP, joins the Financial Modelling Podcast to discuss the Bloomberg Interactive Calculator. As a leader at Bloomberg LP, Brian is at the forefront of innovation in financial data curation and visualisation. We speak about how Bloomberg has excelled at data visualisation for financial decision-making.
2023-01-0516 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastPartner with Business Using the 9 CsLearn how to partner with businesses effectively as a financial modeller (or anyone else!). In this episode, live from the Financial Modelling Summit, Andi Lonnen explains the 9 Cs for effective partnering, including: Connect and Collaborate Communicate Effectively Clear Strategic Thinking Commercial Acumen Change Agent and Challenging the Status Quo Curiosity & Creativity Andi Lonnen is the Founder & CEO of the Finance Training Academy & Finance Business Partner Academy.
2022-12-2711 min
The Financial Modelling Podcast2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Danielle Stein Fairhurst Live from FMS22Live from the Financial Modelling Summit, Danielle Stein Fairhurst chats to the Financial Modelling Podcast. Danielle is an accomplished author, trainer, consultant, and the 2022 Financial Modelling Lifetime Achievement Award winner. This award recognises somebody who has consistently served to move the profession forward whilst raising the profile of financial modelling. In this podcast, we discuss lessons for entrepreneurs and how to succeed in the creator economy.
2022-11-2113 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastBill Jelen Live from the 2022 Financial Modelling SummitBill Jelen joined us for a chat during the 2022 Financial Modelling Summit. Hear his thoughts on the future of automation, Microsoft Excel and which talk impressed him most. The Financial Modelling Summit is the world's largest gathering of financial modellers. From experts, deal makers and executives to those just starting their financial modelling journey.
2022-11-1414 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modeling World CupAndrew is the Founder and CEO of the Financial Modeling World Cup, Excel Esports battles, the Microsoft Excel World Championship, and the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge. With eight stages during the year, competitors in the Financial Modeling World Cup model their way to a $25,000 prize. In this podcast, Andrew talks about how Excel became an ESPN broadcast e-sport and provides some tips on how to win the Financial Modeling World Cup
2022-10-0314 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastLow and No-Code tools for Financial ModellersGopal Krishnamurthy from Lumel and Inforiver joins us to discuss the development of Low and No-Code tools for Financial Modellers. From reporting and visualisation to simulations and analysis, Gopal discusses adopting these tools and how financial modellers can elevate their skills and efficiency. Season 5 is sponsored by Model Citizn. Model Citizn helps clients make better decisions that are relevant, informed and purposeful using tools beyond just Excel.
2022-09-2914 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastBest of FMP - Infrastructure Finance Modelling with Dario MussoIn this special re-release of Episode 2 of the Financial Modelling Podcast, Dario Musso, Co-Head: Infrastructure Sector Solutions at Rand Merchant Bank, talks about Project Finance Models. The discount code for Project Finance Overview - From Inception to Financial Close is FMP9999. You can also click here.
2022-09-1913 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe Financial Modelling Summit 2022 Preview with Bill JelenThis year the Financial Modelling Summit is taking the journey from Numbers to Insights. Bill Jelen joins the Financial Modelling Podcast, summit host, to share what he is most looking forward to at this year's event. The Financial Modelling Summit is the world's largest gathering of financial modellers. Buy your tickets here: https://www.financialmodellingsummit.com/.
2022-08-2407 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling meets FP&AIn this special episode, Matthew Bernath from the Financial Modelling Podcast and Paul Barnhurst from The FP&A Guy sit down to chat about where these two worlds collide.
2022-08-0917 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastIs Excel Dead?Is Microsoft Excel Dead? Lance Rubin from Financial Modelling Podcast sponsor Model Citizn, and Christopher Argent from Generation CFO resume their debate of whether this 35-year-old tool is the pocket knife for all tasks or past its prime.
2022-06-2321 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastWhy Data Scientists Should be Financial ModellersMark Vigors is no stranger to data analytics and financial modelling. In fact, he argues that these two skills are intertwined. In this episode, we discuss how data scientists can get budget allocation for their projects, why dashboards need to enable decision making and even what energy source could potentially solve our energy needs.
2022-05-1814 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastPython and Excel - Friends or Foes?Can Microsoft Excel and Python play together nicely? Could Python be the next frontier of financial modelling? In this episode, Felix Zumstein, Creator of xlwings, author of "Python for Excel", and CEO at xltrail joins the Financial Modelling Podcast to discuss Python integrations and how Excel users can perform advanced modelling in Python with ease.
2022-05-0215 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Model Marketplaces and PlatformsEloquens' tagline is "Don't Reinvent the Wheel!". When it comes to financial modelling, many modellers start their models from scratch instead of using best-practice templates. Eloquens seeks to solve this by providing a financial model marketplace whereby model templates can be bought and sold - whether you're financing a project finance deal or a startup! In this episode, Tim Demoures, Managing Director at Eloquens, talks us through why you should never reinvent the wheel again. Learn more about our sponsors at https://www.modelcitizn.com/ and https://fmwiki.glideapp.io/.
2022-04-2513 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastBlockchain, Tokenomics and DeFi meets Financial ModellingBlockchain, Tokenomics and DeFi are often associated with the potential future of finance. In this episode we explore what this means for financial modelling with Roderick McKinley, Blockchain and Tokenomics expert who has spent the last two years advising blockchain enterprises on quantitative modelling, design, and strategic advisory. Learn more about our sponsors at https://www.modelcitizn.com/ and https://fmwiki.glideapp.io/.
2022-04-0918 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastSeason 5 Intro: Back to the Future of Financial ModellingIn the first episode of the Financial Modelling Podcast, Lance Rubin from Model Citizn spoke about the future of financial modelling. Now in Season 5, Lance joins us as season sponsor to discuss why now is the time to revisit this discussion as financial modelling transcends both industries and technologies. Learn more about our sponsors at https://www.modelcitizn.com/ and https://fmwiki.glideapp.io/.
2022-04-0213 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastSeason 4 Finale - The State and Future of Microsoft ExcelIn the Season 4 final, Bill 'MrExcel' Jelen, Lance Rubin and Alan Samuels join me to discuss the greatest changes to Microsoft Excel over the past year, and what the future holds in store.
2021-10-0331 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastOperational vs. Financial Close Models with Alan SamuelsWhat is an Operational Model and how is it different to a Financial Close Model? In this episode, Alan Samuels from Amberside Advisors Ltd gives us insight as to why an Operational Model is a crucial decision-making tool.
2021-09-2013 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastBuilding an online training business with John MichaloudisJohn Michaloudis left his corporate job and started MyExcelOnline where he could teach the world on a much grander scale how to use Excel effectively. In this podcast, he discusses the journey to building a successful online training business.
2021-07-2317 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastBecoming a Freelance Financial ModellerRoderick McKinley is a Tokenomics Advisory and Financial Modeling expert who has used his deep technical skills to become a freelancer and travel the world as a digital nomad. Roderick joins us to discuss the skills one needs to become a freelancer.
2021-07-1717 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastUnderstanding Legal Agreements as a Financial ModellerIn this episode, Julie Scotto (Of Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP London) explains the key components a financial modeller needs to be aware of. Does your financial model accurately reflect the financial agreements? Julie's practice focuses on project finance and acquisitions in the energy, water, transportation and infrastructure sectors. She advises developers and lenders in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
2021-06-2521 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe Road to the Financial Modelling SummitLearn more about what is in store for delegates at the Financial Modelling Summit 2021, and stand a chance to win a ticket! I'm joined in this podcast by Giles Male from Summit Host Full Stack Modeller.
2021-06-1109 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastCatch up with 6x Microsoft MVP Oz du SoleilOz is a 6x Microsoft MVP and Content Creator Extraordinaire! In this podcast, we talk about the creative process behind his mind-blowing Excel tutorials on YouTube. Learn the magical process that grew Oz's following on YouTube to 25,000 subscribers.
2021-05-3120 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling Summit 2021 PreviewJoining me on this episode are the hosts of the Financial Modelling Summit 2021. Financial models, and the modellers behind them, must be ready to step up and help businesses take advantage of opportunities. In a fast-changing environment, reliable insights from financial models have never been more significant. Is your financial model ready to elevate your business? Find out more at https://www.financialmodellingsummit.com/.
2021-05-1111 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastCatch up with Danielle Stein Fairhurst at the Global Excel SummitIn February 2021 I caught up with Danielle Stein Fairhurst in a live podcast broadcast from the Global Excel Summit (https://globalexcelsummit.com/). Danielle Stein Fairhurst is a Financial Modelling Specialist at Plum Solutions, an international training and consulting company based in Sydney, Australia. Danielle has over 15 years of experience leading courses in Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Dashboards and Budgeting and Forecasting in Excel.
2021-05-0921 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastDealmaking with HumourHarriet is a passionate believer in using humour to build rapport and tackle important topics. Author of the bestselling business book, ‘Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?', Harriet explains approaching deal-making with humour in this podcast. You can sign up for her weekly 'Laugh, Learn and Leg Up' emails here: bit.ly/harrietsignup
2021-04-1916 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastCharging for your financial models with Robin WaiteHow should financial modellers charge for model building? In this episode, Robin Waite and I discuss how financial modellers can feel confident to bill for their models and discuss pricing with clients. Robin explains some pricing tactics and how to approach difficult billing conversations with potential customers. Robin Waite is a business coach and the Founder of The Fearless Business Accelerator
2021-04-1021 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastStorytelling using Financial ModelsIn this podcast, David Brown (Managing Partner at dbrownconsulting.net) explains the principles to tell a convincing and effective story using a financial model. David is an experienced consultant and trainer specializing in Financial Modelling and is a Microsoft MVP. He is also an International Consultant to the World Bank. David runs both Live-Virtual and self-directed courses which you can check out on www.officetraininghub.com to prepare for your Financial Modeling Institute Certifications.
2021-04-0317 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastUnderstanding Nuances in Valuing Companies using Financial ModelsIn this podcast, David shares advice from his experience valuing hundreds of companies, businesses and major projects. We speak about the nuances in valuing startups and companies with intangible assets such as a loyal client following or a large social media presence. David runs his own company providing independent valuation services, strategic consulting, financial analysis, and financial modelling to a range of companies across multiple sectors. In commerce, he led functions such as Strategy, Corporate Development (M&A) and Finance for a global infrastructure investment manager, a steel manufacturer and energy companies and was the C...
2021-03-1915 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastBringing Analytics Back to Central Finance FunctionsMike Newberry, Finance Practice Lead at Accelytics, is an expert in helping companies generate insight to guide C-Suite decision-making and drive business performance. In this episode, we talk about the challenges faced by finance divisions in moving away from manual tasks to performing analytics that guides business decision making.
2021-03-0914 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastKnowing your strengths as a financial modellerIn this podcast, Lauren Ayers takes us through the DISC profile to understand a person’s fears, motivators, values and behavioural style using 4 profile factors. Lauren is an Australian-based business consultant helping to bridge the gap that exists between the cultural and behavioural elements of people with the needs and goals of organisations.
2021-03-0323 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastModel libraries for financial modellersWhy do financial modellers not benefit from libraries of existing and audited VBA code or modelling techniques like data scientists do? In this podcast, Iain Morrow from Gridlines and I explore why, and Iain proposes Gridlines' innovative solution.
2021-02-1616 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastDefining your vision and purpose as a financial modellerBella Funck created the Personal Canvas to help individuals define their purpose, values, passion and vision. Why are you modelling? To help build more infrastructure such as schools and wind farms, to value your startup business or to perhaps raise capital to help your company grow? Bella takes us through the Personal Canvas, while Lance discusses how he found the canvas beneficial.
2021-02-1118 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastSeason 4 Preview with Full Stack ModellerIn Season 4 of the Financial Modelling Podcast, we explore what makes good financial modellers great. The ability to tell a story. Being able to model legal nuances. Closing deals using the financial model as an effective negotiating tool. These are just some of the skills we reveal as what you need to know to become a financial modelling master. Season 4 of the Financial Modelling Podcast is sponsored by Full Stack Modeller.
2021-02-0111 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFMP LIVE: The Power of CommunityThe final episode of the Financial Modelling Podcast Season 3 was recorded live as we came together from all four corners of the globe. How do we keep connection and community going when opportunities to meet face to face are limited? The host of the Financial Modelling Podcast, Matthew Bernath joins from Johannesburg, Virtual Meetup host and Financial Modeller, Danielle Stein Fairhurst in Sydney, are joined by Jordan Goldmeier from New York and Tea Kuseva from London.
2020-09-0550 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastPushing Excel Boundaries with Data AnalyticsJordan Goldmeier is an internationally recognized analytics professional and data visualization expert. In this podcast, we chat about the use of Excel as a data analytics tool, what Microsoft tools data analysts should be focusing on, and his work helping managers communicate, challenge, and visualize data between teams.
2020-08-0339 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling in the CloudIn this podcast, I chat with Ian Bennett, Partner, Deals Modelling, PwC Australia about financial modelling in the cloud and other financial modelling innovations. Who will take the first step into a new financial modelling world?
2020-07-2440 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastInterview with keySkillset founder Tatiana UfimtcevaTatiana Ufimtceva from keySkillset has led a fascinating life, that has taken her from her hometown in Russia to New York where she founded the Excel training company. keySkillset gamifies training and recently was awarded a Financial Modelling Innovation Award for Education. The awards complemented their fresh, enjoyable and engaging approach to financial modelling training. In this interview we chat about the importance of education and bringing people together from across the globe.
2020-07-1428 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastArixcel Excel Add-In Interview with Igor PopovI've been addicted to Arixcel since I first saw it in January of 2016. Since then, I can't work in Excel without this simple, yet powerful add-in! From advanced formula interrogation, Arixcel has expanded its offering to include formula maps and workbook comparison functionality. In this podcast, I chat with Igor Popov, Arixcel creator, on why simpler is better.
2020-07-0222 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling meets Data AnalyticsIn Episode 13 of Season 3, I discuss the intersection of financial modelling and data analytics with Neil Macdonald and Paul van Loon from Forecast. What is the role of data analytics in financial modelling, and how do these two key skills complement each other? This is a special Financial Modelling Summit edition of the podcast.
2020-06-1541 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastIntroducing the Financial Modelling SummitIn this episode I catch up with Kenny Whitelaw-Jones from Season 3 sponsor, Gridlines. We discuss the current global pandemic, and how the Financial Modelling Summit was born.
2020-05-2224 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe State of Data AnalyticsIn this episode, I chat to Craig Steward from Corinium Global Intelligence on the current state of data analytics, and how his business has transformed to offer digital events. We discuss the future of analytics and how the COVID-19 pandemic has put data analytics in the spotlight.
2020-05-1824 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastWhen being Contrarian becomes the NormIn Episode 10, I catch up with Nathaniel Baker, host of The Contrarian Investor Podcast. We discuss how the markets seem to be behaving in a contrarian fashion these days, and what his forecast is for the market and economic trends. From globalisation to movie theatres, we discuss it all!
2020-05-0936 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastCoffee Break!As most of us are isolating at home during this pandemic, and coffee shops around the world are closed, we still crave a good brew to fuel our financial modelling! Enter roasteries offering speciality coffee for home brewing. Whether you're drinking espresso, a cortado, a pour-over or a french press coffee as you tune in, hear some home brewing tips from Dario Scilipoti from BlueBird Coffee Roastery!
2020-05-0222 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastUpdate on the Global Excel SummitSeason 3 of the Financial Modelling Podcast focuses on the tools and technologies that make financial modellers' lives easier. It also looks at the Global Excel Summit which was due to happen in April 2020 but was postponed (with all other conferences) due to the global pandemic. In this episode, I catch up with co-founder Elena to hear the latest Summit news and how they are dealing with this unique situation.
2020-05-0121 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastStopping Excel Errors with Excel AnalyzerExcel Analyzer gives users the power to clean, optimize and analyze Excel files and financial models. It is well known that virtually every Excel model contains errors, however, tools such as Excel Analyzer allow us to interrogate our models to ensure they are correct as possible. In this episode, I chat to podcast regular Lance Rubin and Excel Analyzer creator Maarten Bessems.
2020-04-2141 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastBuilding Better Models with OAKOAK is a spreadsheet auditing Excel Add-in that helps builders and reviewers save time and effort getting to grips with spreadsheet structures and formulas. In this episode, I chat to Rui Sobreiros on where OAK came from, how it helps modellers around the world and what the new version holds in store for us.
2020-03-3024 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastInterview with Zoltan Hegedus from Modeler.comIn episode 5 of the Financial Modelling Podcast, I chat to Zoltan Hegedus about the work he has done to enable modellers to better understand their models.
2020-03-2517 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastCloud-based financial modeling platformsGianluca Bisceglie spent time in private equity before founding Visyond. His time as a private equity deal maker made him realize the inefficiencies in the system, and he set out trying to solve these issues by developing a secure and automated platform for spreadsheet collaboration, analysis and reporting.
2020-02-2827 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe Global Excel Summit PreviewIn Episode 3 we are joined by Tea Kuseva and Elena Lalovska to chat about what will be happening at the Global Excel Summit in April, why they chose London and what they love about Excel.
2020-02-2220 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe Financial Modelling Technology Stack with Kenny Whitelaw-JonesIn episode 2, Kenny Whitelaw-Jones from season 3 sponsor Gridlines joins the podcast to discuss his highlights for 2020 and how Gridlines have developed a financial modelling technology stack to empower their modelling team.
2020-02-1425 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling Podcast Season 3 - The Road to LondonWelcome back to the Financial Modelling Podcast! In this introduction episode to season 3, I outline some of the upcoming guests on the podcast and talk about the Global Excel Summit happening in London in April 2020.
2020-02-0610 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastSeason 2 Finale - Around the World with ExcelIn the finale of the Financial Modelling Podcast Season 2, Lance Rubin, Colin Human, Oz du Soleil, Brian Donnelly and myself discuss the best and worst of Microsoft Excel, financial modelling and what the future holds. Join us as we take a journey around the world of Microsoft Excel experts!
2019-10-161h 06
The Financial Modelling PodcastReal Estate Investment Meets Artificial Intelligence with Guy ZiporiSkyline AI is an artificial intelligence investment manager for commercial real estate. In the penultimate Financial Modelling Podcast of Season 2, I interview Skyline AI co-founder and CEO Guy Zipori. We discuss how AI is helping managers make better decisions, why he chose the real estate industry and the role financial modelling plays in Skyline AI.
2019-08-2924 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastReal Estate Financial Modelling with Andri RabetanetyHow are shopping centres, residential developments and the tallest buildings in the world financed? At the core of each of these transactions is a real estate financial model. In this podcast, we chat with Andri Rabetanety, a real estate financial modelling expert. We talk about the intricacies of real estate models, how banks are facilitating the financing of social housing projects and the emergence of PropTech.
2019-08-2133 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastWhat is project finance?What is Project Finance? What differentiates it from corporate or leveraged finance? Why does it suit infrastructure projects and what are infrastructure financing models all about? Find out in this episode of the Financial Modelling Podcast, based on my popular blog post and download.
2019-08-1631 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling addins... the futue of modelling?Can you create a financial model using an Excel add-in? Is creating a model as easier as selecting a few options from a modelling wizard? In this episode of the Financial Modelling Podcast, we chat to Alexander Artajaya about how he dived into the world of financial modelling using add-ins. We discuss the pros and cons of Excel financial modelling tools, and what could soon be the future of financial modelling.
2019-08-0819 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe Future of Quantitative Analysis with Dan PageAs an investment analyst, should you learn Microsoft Excel or Python? Will the future of asset management be dominated by Robo-asset managers? In this podcast, we delve into the world of Asset Management with Dan Page. He explains why every future financial modeller and investment manager needs to not only know finance, but at least two programming languages! Find out why in this fascinating deep dive into the world of quantitative analysis.
2019-07-3022 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastWhy Every Startup and Entrepreneur Needs a Financial ModelWhy does every startup need a financial model? What is the purpose of a financial model, and how can it help a business grow, obtain finance and avoid bankruptcy? Find out in this podcast on financial modelling for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses!
2019-07-2329 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastIdentifying Risk and Opportunity in AfricaAccording to Ronak Gopaldas, "the key to being successful in Africa hinges on understanding it properly. The nuances, the subtleties and the intricacies. The stuff you don't get from sitting behind a desktop." Ronak is a director of Signal Risk, an African risk management consultancy, and is a Tutu Fellow. In this podcast, we discuss how to identify risk and opportunities on the vast African continent. We also discuss the five current trends in Africa.
2019-07-1628 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastDoing business in East AfricaIn the summer of 2016, entrepreneur Sam Floy packed up his life in London and took a one-way flight to East Africa. After a brief tour, he settled down in Nairobi, Kenya to start a few businesses. He is still there, running a couple of successful companies and experiencing Kenyan life. In this podcast, I ask him what attracted him to Kenya, what startup opportunities are like there and what the challenges are.
2019-07-0233 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe Business of CoffeeAs a traded commodity, the price of a kg of arabica coffee has dramatically fallen. For many farmers & producers, this price has fallen to a level below the costs of production. Thirdspace and SEAM is a coffee roaster focused on connecting farmers & consumers through generous & transparent trade. In this episode, I chat with David Walstra from Thirdspace on what ethically sourced coffee means and how to run a coffee shop! I love coffee, and knowing that everyone is treated fairly throughout the coffee making process means a lot to me as I enjoy my cortado!
2019-06-2718 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFMP Short Stuff: What is debt sculpting?Debt sculpting is an exceptionally powerful tool to not only match debt repayments with cash flows which may be increasing or varying over time, but also to maximise the debt in a project. This podcast is the culmination of a three-part tutorial comprising of a downloadable Excel example, a Financial Modelling Podcast blog post and a podcast. Go through all three to master the art of debt sculpting!
2019-06-1806 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe Contrarian InvestorWhat does it mean to go against the flow and maintain belief in yourself when no-one else does? In this episode, we discuss the art of contrarian investing - buying and selling against popular opinion. It may take years for contrarian investors to be proven right, but when they are it is typically in spectacular fashion. Tune in to find out what contrarian investing means.
2019-06-1124 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe 'Uberisation' of Actuarial ConsultingWhat will the workplace of the future look like? According to Adi Kaimwoitz, it's not necessarily the offices of the firm or client you work for! Adi Kaimowitz is CEO of Virtual Actuary, a company that empowers actuaries to utilize cutting edge technology platforms, as they apply actuarial techniques to deliver insights which are pre-emptive, precise and practical. In this podcast, I ask him about this innovative business model.
2019-06-0428 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastInterview with an Excel LegendHe has authored 54 books about Microsoft Excel, Power Pivot and Power View. He publishes books about Microsoft Office. You will find him on the road doing live Power Excel seminars for 35 events a year. He has over 2000 Excel videos on YouTube. He is regarded as an Excel master and is known online as Mr Excel. In this podcast., I ask him what's next for Microsoft Excel.
2019-05-2824 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastWhat is hedging?Hedging is incredibly important, especially for large infrastructure projects which run the risk of being underfunded if currency and interest rates move in the wrong direction! In this episode, I chat with Lionel Kruger who provides infrastructure hedging strategies. We discuss the importance of hedging and how it is done.
2019-05-2116 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFMP Short Stuff - Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)In this FMP Short Stuff episode, I discuss the DSCR. Why is the DSCR so important that banks make it a covenant? Best you do not breach this key ratio which dictates how easily you can service your debt in any given period from cash flow. The DSCR is a key metric for any deal and shows how capable a project is of paying its debt.
2019-05-2005 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastWhere to Invest in AfricaAfrica contains enormous potential, and firms need to think hard about where to focus their efforts on the African continent. Celeste Fauconnier and Neville Mandimika are Africa investment experts who assess opportunities and analyse the risks of various African markets. Join me as I discuss their latest Where to Invest in Africa report.
2019-05-1416 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling Podcast Short Stuff - What is the Model Audit?Welcome to FMP Short Stuff where we discuss financial model essentials in five minutes or less! Today we discuss the financial model audit and why it is so important.
2019-05-0804 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastWhat does it mean to be a Financial Modeler?What does it mean to be a financial modeller? The Financial Modeling Institute is standardising this skill by offering professional certification in the form of the Financial Modeling exams, from Level 1 (Advanced Financial Modeler) to Level 3 (Master Financial Modeler). The FMI is advancing the financial modelling profession by delivering and administering the Financial Modeling Certifications and supporting high-quality education and training for financial professionals. In this interview, I chat with Ian Schnoor from the FMI.
2019-05-0719 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastBecome Awesome in Excel with Chandoo from Chandoo.orgChandoo.org is one of the top online Excel resources, with tutorials on everything from dashboards to financial modelling. Chandoo is the CEO, or Chief Excel Officer, of Chandoo.org, which provides training on Excel and PowerBI. He is also an Excel MVP. In this interview, I chat with Chandoo about Excel trends and how he became an Excel master.
2019-05-0125 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastManaging Spreadsheet Risk - An Interview with Alex Subba Row from ClusterSevenSpreadsheets are amazing tools - versatile and capable of many different jobs. Unfortunately, the same ease of usability and access means they can be a source of risk. How can companies effectively manage the risk of many spreadsheets and processes running throughout the organisation? ClusterSeven enables enterprises to understand, manage and monitor their key business applications that sit outside of IT’s control, such as Excel Spreadsheets. In this episode, I interview Alex Subba Row from ClusterSeven to talk about what this risk is and how it can be managed.
2019-03-2022 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastStraight out of Ethiopia - An Interview with Sean KeoughVery few people decide to uproot their entire lives and start a new business on a different continent, but Sean Keough did just that! Join me through sometimes patchy audio quality as I chat to Sean about business in Ethiopia, a country averaging growth over 10% per annum over the past 10 years. Sean runs Ethiopia Investments Limited, a permanent capital vehicle focused on Ethiopia and is also an executive director of EQOS. EQOS Global is Ethiopia's first business process outsourcing (BPO) company. The Company provides various ICT services (data entry, data quality, data cleansing, data mining, data transcription and d...
2019-03-1228 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastWhat do Actuaries Do?In this episode, we chat to Daniel Tenzer, Actuarial Manager at SNG Argen, about what an actuary actually does! He explains what actuaries study and how this enables them to perform company valuations and even data science. If you have thought about studying actuarial science, or are just interested in the profession, this episode is for you.
2019-03-0520 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastOnline Finance Training with the Corporate Finance Institute Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) is an online financial analyst training and certification organization with 160,000+ students from over 170 countries. CFI is the official provider of the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) designation, a program designed to help anyone become a "world-class financial analyst". The curriculum focuses on practical applications of accounting, finance, Excel, financial modeling, valuation, presentations, and business strategy. In this episode, I chat with Tim Vipond, CEO and co-founder of CFI on how the company works, and whether training and economic activity are linked. In addition, Financial Modelling Podcast listeners can get 10% off CFI courses.
2019-02-2616 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastInterview with Stefanie Bourne on technical due diligence on infrastructure deals and data scienceIn this podcast, I chat to Stefanie Bourne, Business Director, Renewable Energy Project Development at DNV GL. DNV GL acts as a lender's technical advisor on a number of infrastructure projects, as well as providing a myriad of other services. We discuss wind power, project finance, due diligence and data science.
2019-02-1926 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastUnlocking the Dark Art of Financial ModellingIn this crossover episode, I chat to Andrew Ward from INFRACAST about financial modelling for infrastructure.
2019-02-1228 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling and the Data We NeedIn this podcast we interview Joey French, co-founder, President & CFO of Intrinio, a company based in Florida, USA. Intrinio provides access to a wealth of financial data through an API platform, including many SDKs to major programming languages, an Excel Add-In, and a Google Sheets add-on. In this episode, we discuss financial data and how Intrinio aims to provide clean financial data to businesses, developers and entrepreneurs.
2019-02-0616 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastFinancial Modelling - Staying Abreast of Excel DevelopmentsAdrian Miric is an Excel expert, financial modeller and trainer. In this episode, we discuss how important staying relevant with Microsoft Excel updates is, and how powerful these new tools are! Adrian also explains how he started his own consulting and training firm and some of his experiences in running his own business.
2019-01-2822 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe Financial Modelling Innovation Awards Every major project and deal is underpinned by a financial model. Models give insight and help drive value. As the world changes so models change to keep up and modellers have to develop new approaches and new solutions. These awards were created to recognise new ideas and innovators in the dynamic field of financial modelling.
2019-01-2119 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastWhat does privacy mean for you?In this episode, we interview Russell Nel, a privacy expert who explains what privacy means to individuals and companies, and why privacy is a basic human right. We delve into the history of privacy as a human right and discuss what it means for both financial modelling and data science.
2019-01-1314 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastStandardising Infrastructure Finance ModellingThis episode sees Rickard Wärnelid, Mazars Infrastructure & Energy sector lead, discuss infrastructure finance and standardisation of these unique financial models. Rickard also elaborates on his path from a quantitative analyst to running Corality, a leading provider of infrastructure financial modelling training, to his current role at Mazars.
2019-01-0737 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastExport Credit Agency FinanceIn this episode, we discuss how Export Credit Agencies support transaction around the world with Inal Henry. We delve into the details of export finance and how many projects rely on this support to obtain bank finance. We also investigate how this field may be changing in the future to support the export of technology.
2018-12-1815 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastMaths of FinanceIn this episode, we get to the bottom of what maths of finance is all about! Cyprian Moloto, a quantitative risk analyst, explains how he uses maths every day in one of Africa's largest investment banks. From credit rating methodologies to machine learning - this episode dives into the details of this fascinating field!
2018-12-1015 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastAviation Finance - Financing the Skies!Join us as we chat to Wouter du Preez, an aviation financier. Wouter discusses aircraft leasing and how finance works in the aviation sector. He also discusses how big data has an increasingly important role in aviation finance.
2018-12-0224 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastInflation in Financial ModelsIn this episode, Alan Chown, Inflation Trader at Rand Merchant Bank, discusses how the inflation market works and how to model inflation in financial models. We discuss how countries and traders view inflation, and how to estimate this important assumption which can affect both revenue and costs!
2018-11-1208 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastCreating a Career from Financial ModellingIn this podcast, we chat to Colin Human, CEO of GoalFix Financial Modelling. Colin has been a financial modeller for 40 years, and also trains and lectures on financial modelling worldwide. Colin chats to us about his company, how he started financial modelling and what it is like to run a financial modelling firm. He also gives advice to those looking to start financial modelling or a small business.
2018-11-0522 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe History of Financial ModellingIn this episode, we chat to Dave Theron - a South African financial modelling legend. Dave shares with us his financial modelling story, from using punched cards and running scenarios using mainframes, to his career as a lecturer and trainer. Dave is well known in the South African and global financial modelling world, having trained in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Namibia and South Africa. Join us as we travel back in time to the beginning of financial modelling.
2018-10-2921 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastMeetups and the Financial Modelling CommunityIn this episode, we chat to Danielle Stein Fairhurst from plum solutions. Danielle is an author, financial modeller and host of the Australian financial modelling meetups. She talks to us about modelling trends and how to learn from other financial modellers, as well as her latest book!
2018-10-0116 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastModelling InfrastructureThe accurate financial modelling of infrastructure projects is critical to ensure they are properly banked and robust enough to handle any circumstances that may arise. Hear from Dario Musso, the Head of Infrastructure Finance at Rand Merchant Bank, as we discuss how infrastructure finance modelling has evolved and what role it plays in banking today.
2018-08-2411 min
The Financial Modelling PodcastThe Future of Financial Modelling with Lance RubinDespite the fact that artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning are so widely discussed at the moment, Microsoft Excel remains one of the most commonly used tools in any finance department. Financial Modelling continues to be one of the top skills required for Finance professionals in today’s corporates, business or even government. What does all this innovation and disruption mean for financial modellers, or anyone working in finance? Hear from financial modelling expert, Lance Rubin (https://au.linkedin.com/in/lance-rubin-33a61b), who disrupted 75% of his own role as the CFO at the fin...
2018-08-1317 min
The Age of Jackson Podcast007 Slaveholders at the Helm of American Foreign Policy with Matthew KarpWhen the United States emerged as a world power in the years before the Civil War, the men who presided over the nation’s triumphant territorial and economic expansion were largely southern slaveholders. As presidents, cabinet officers, and diplomats, slaveholding leaders controlled the main levers of foreign policy inside an increasingly powerful American state. For proslavery leaders like John C. Calhoun and Jefferson Davis, the nineteenth-century world was torn between two hostile forces: a rising movement against bondage, and an Atlantic plantation system that was larger and more productive than ever before. In this great struggle, southern statesmen saw the Un...
2018-02-2350 min