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Financial Modeler's Corner

Financial Modeler's Corner is a podcast where we talk all about the art and science of financial modeling with distinguished Financial Modeler's from around the globe. Financial Modeler's Corner is hosted by Paul Barnhurst a global thought leader in the field of finance. 

The Financial Modeler's Corner podcast is brought to you by Financial Modeling Institute. FMI offers the most respected accreditations in financial modeling. 

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

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."

Zach


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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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