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The Adam Shilton Podcast

How Visual Effects are Simplifying Financial Modeling | Tech for Finance Podcast | Episode 006

Nov 7, 2022
Jon Cowley, Founder of Whatifi, discusses how his career in visual effects led to creating an intelligent forecasting tool for financial modeling. Topics include the power of visualization, new budgeting methods, and the future of modeling. The podcast also covers the importance of storytelling, engaging stakeholders, and the evolution of financial modeling into strategic leadership.
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Quick takeaways

  • Visual effects expertise can enhance financial modeling storytelling.
  • User-friendly decision tree modeling tools can improve financial scenario interactions.

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The Journey of Modeling Software in Finance

John Cowley discusses his transition from visual effects to developing modeling software for strategic scenarios in finance, inspired by personal financial challenges. Utilizing a node-based decision-making approach similar to visual effects software, he aimed to create a user-friendly model that incorporates time as a foundational element for financial analysis.

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