More AI Hype and Traps to avoid when modelling

Описание: A light-hearted discussion about Excel, Power BI and some other occasional tech.
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Question of the Week:   What are your top 3 modeling mistakes to avoid. 


👾 10 Goto 20 - Reminiscing Coding and Games of the Past

😬 Mark feels like a spare part ( "I do not think that word means what you think it means")

😳 Giles suffers from foot-in-mouth disease

🤖 AI over-Hyped?  Surely not?

🍫 Will chocolate ever be a healthy snack?

Hosts Wyn Hopkins, Mark Proctor, Sue Bayes, and Giles Male.


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Timestamps and overview courtesy of Grainne Duggan:

In this episode of Unpivot, hosts Wyn Hopkins, Mark Proctor, Sue Bayes, and Giles Male dive into the ever-growing hype around AI and its implications for financial modeling. From retro gaming nostalgia to real-world modeling disasters, the team shares personal stories, professional insights, and plenty of laughs.
They tackle the risks of vibe coding, the importance of clear prompts, and the dangers of over-relying on AI tools without proper validation. The episode also features a lively discussion on the top modeling mistakes to avoid—ranging from scope creep and hardcoding to error handling and data prep best practices.
Whether you're a seasoned Excel pro or just dipping your toes into Power BI, this episode is packed with practical advice, cautionary tales, and a healthy dose of humor.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00:00 – Welcome to Unpivot with Wyn, Sue, Mark, and Giles
00:01:00 – Sue’s whirlwind tour: LA, Chicago Marathon
00:03:15 – Bulgaria Excel Days: Mark’s Sonic the Hedgehog meets Excel
00:06:20 – Retro gaming nostalgia and early coding memories
00:08:05 – Mark’s accidental Urban Dictionary moment
00:10:49 – Wyn’s company 25th anniversary and SharePoint chaos
00:16:45 – AI hype frustrations and MVP reflections
00:21:50 – Risks of using AI in financial modeling
00:24:45 – Vibe coding: cool concept, messy execution
00:31:30 – Who is AI really for? Questioning the target audience
00:40:40 – Question of the Week: Modeling mistakes to avoid
00:44:45 – Scope creep and the importance of proper scoping
00:48:45 – Excel as a data source: formats and refresh issues
00:53:25 – Power BI tips: data types, unused columns, and prep
01:02:00 – Copy-paste traps and the myth of “five-minute fixes”