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Financial Modeler's Corner

David Brown: The Future of Financial Modeling

Jul 6, 2023
David Brown, a respected financial modeler and consultant, shares his journey into modeling, passion for teaching, and thoughts on controversial modeling issues. He discusses the importance of problem-solving, storytelling with ratios, and embracing AI in financial modeling. Brown highlights the significance of financial modeling skills and accreditation, as well as the need for human understanding in aligning models with client needs. Overall, the podcast explores the future of financial modeling and the balance between AI and human expertise.
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Quick takeaways

  • Visualizing the model before building it improves efficiency and effectiveness in the modeling process.
  • Embracing AI as a personal assistant enhances productivity and allows financial modelers to focus on human mechanics and client understanding.

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Visualize the model before building

One nugget of advice is to visualize the model before starting to build it. This helps in understanding the purpose of the model, its structure, and the desired outputs. By visualizing the model upfront, you can have a clearer direction and make the modeling process more efficient and effective.

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