{"podcast":{"title":"Financial Modeler's Corner","slug":"financial-modeler-s-corner-6436942","podcast_index_feed_id":6436942,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/financial-modeler/","website_url":"https://www.thefpandaguy.com/blog-3-1","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4cfd37c6-8a1b-41af-8a5f-9088347c91f4/230616-cover-3000x3000px-60.png","author":"Paul Barnhurst AKA The FP&A Guy","episode_count":149,"summary":"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, aka The FP&A Guy, 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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T02:23:08.391859+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financial-modeler-s-corner-6436942"},"episode":{"title":"The Human Financial Modeler: AI insights from 60+ global experts","slug":"the-human-financial-modeler-ai-insights-from-60-global-experts","published_at":"2026-07-21T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financial-modeler-s-corner-6436942/the-human-financial-modeler-ai-insights-from-60-global-experts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financial-modeler-s-corner-6436942","url":"https://www.thefpandaguy.com/blog-3-1","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/65a375cc-4aa8-48c8-9904-c9c33b5535ed.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Ian Schnoor, Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute. They discuss the future of financial modeling in the age of AI, with a focus on how modelers are using AI today, where human judgment still matters, and what governance, ethics, and skill development look like going forward. Expect to Learn: Why communication skills are critical for financial modelers How to build models as flexible systems instead of one-time solutions How Excel Esports helps students develop real-world modeling skills How competitions can improve financial modeling education Here are a few quotes from the episode: \"86% of the council members are using AI for modeling tasks\" – Ian Schnoor \"The shift, there will be a shift, of course, from construction to judgement\" – Ian Schnoor Ian Schnoor shares why AI should enhance, not replace, human expertise in financial modeling, emphasizing judgment, governance, and strong foundational skills. He also offers practical career advice for aspiring modelers and highlights why mastering the fundamentals remains essential in an AI-driven future. Follow Ian: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianschnoor/ Follow Financial Modeler's Corner: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-modeler-s-corner/ Newsletter - Subscribe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7079020077076905984 Sign up for the Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation today and get 15% off using the code “ Podcast ” at https://bit.ly/497oAqW In Today’s Episode: [00:00] –Trailer [03:25] – Ian’s Modeling Journey [06:20] – Building Modeling Skills [09:59] – Global Leadership Council Report [14:40] – AI Use in Financial Modeling [21:31] – Human Judgmen…","meta_description":"In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Ian Schnoor, Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute. They…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2828,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/financial-modeler-s-corner-6436942/episodes/the-human-financial-modeler-ai-insights-from-60-global-experts/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financial-modeler-s-corner-6436942/the-human-financial-modeler-ai-insights-from-60-global-experts.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}