Financial Modeler's Corner

Beyond the Classroom: Why Learning Excel is an Investment for your Career

Feb 1, 2024

Listen to competitors share why learning Excel is crucial for career success. Andrew Ngai reflects on his hobby turning into a competition at the HyperX arena in Vegas. Students discuss their favorite Excel formulas and the benefits of financial modeling. Get 15% off Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation with code 'Podcast' at fminstitute.com/podcast

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Episode guests

Andrew Grigolyunovich

Tess Patton and Spencer Angell

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Quick takeaways

Participating in financial modeling contests enhances Excel skills and data analysis.

Competitive context in financial modeling contests fosters problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Excel functions like XLOOKUP simplify data management and problem-solving in financial modeling scenarios.

Deep dives

Experience of Competing in the Financial Modeling Contest

Competing in the financial modeling contest was a thrilling experience for Tess and Spencer from the University of Arizona. They were part of the winning team and found the event engaging as they interacted with other teams during the preliminaries. The contest involved varied case studies, ranging from strike zones and batters to physics-related challenges. While Tess breezed through the first level, Spencer found the subsequent case challenging but ultimately rewarding.

Introduction

2min

Financial Modeling World Cup in Vegas

9min

Exploring the Impact and Versatility of Excel in Education and Careers

10min

Hybrid Learning Approach in Core Classes & Student Experiences

3min

Excel Competitions and Financial Modeling

15min

Personal Interests, Team Win, and Future Plans Discussed

2min

Excel for Financial Modeling and Investment Banking Aspirations

9min

Exploring Excel Features and Fishing Adventures

8min

Exploring Financial Modeling Competitions, Excel Functions, and Student Experiences

3min

In this episode, we have another special treat for you which is part two of the Financial Modeling World Cup (FMWC) and the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC). Paul attended modeling competitions in Arizona and Las Vegas watching competitors compete and talking to the commentators, spectators, and faculty, and we have brought you a few of those interviews.

Listen to this episode as :

Andrew Ngai shares how amazing it was to look out at the facility, the HyperX arena in Vegas, and realize that this was his hobby.
The founder of FMWC, Andrew Grigolyunovich talks about how it fulfilled a dream of his to talk about that.
Competitors share why learning Excel is so important for your career.
The students share some of their experiences, favorite Excel formulas, and why they're such big fans of Excel and financial modeling.

Quotes:

“Our slogan is “Learn, Train, Compete” for the Financial Modeling World Cup.”

Andrew Grigolyunovich

"It was the dream come true...that was exactly the moment that the thing that I was dreaming of, probably since back in 2016."

Andrew Grigolyunovich

"You're able to just help each other out. So, yeah, for me, my favorite part was the collaboration, just interacting."

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In today’s episode:

(00:45) Intro;

(01:34) A clip with Andrew Ngai ;

(02:00) Interview with Andrew Grigolyunovich ;

(11:46) Interview with Paul Wagner ;

(17:12) Interview with Sarah ;

(22:12 - 22:58) Validate your Financial Modeling Skills with FMI’s Accreditation Program (ad ) ;

(22:59) Introduction to Students Clips Section ;

(24:30) Interview with Tess Patton and Spencer Angell ;

(39:57) Interview with Kameron ;

(43:56) Interview with Daniel;

(46:37) Interview with Mikayla & Carson ;

(52:20) Clip from the Team of Utah;

(58:43) Outro;

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Financial Modeler's Corner

Beyond the Classroom: Why Learning Excel is an Investment for your Career

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Experience of Competing in the Financial Modeling Contest

Benefits of Participating in Financial Modeling Contests

Favorite Excel Feature or Function

Benefits of Participating in the Excel Collegiate Challenge

Favorite Excel Functions and Hobbies Outside of School

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts