Welcome to Financial Modeler's Corner (FMC) where we discuss the art and science of financial modeling with your host Paul Barnhurst. Financial Modeler's Corner is sponsored by Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) the most respected accreditation in Financial Modeling globally.

In this episode, Paul Barnhurst is joined by Sam Sivarajan , who is a Speaker, Wealth Management Consultant, Behavioral Scientist, Stoicism Padawan, Fintech Advisor, Podcast Host, Bestselling Author and an Adventurer. He has a law degree, an MBA, a PhD in behavioral science, and has also earned a CFP.

Sam’s work is focused on how we can make better decisions so that we can get to better results – in investing, in leadership, and in our personal lives.

Listen to this episode as Sam shares:

His journey working in Telecom during the tech boom.
Advice on balancing the art and science of Modeling.
His advice on making smart assumptions.
The importance of Decision Making.
How to think critically when building a model and making assumptions.
Everything about his books ‘Making your money work’, ‘Uphill’ and ‘Am I Ok?’
His position on controversial modeling issues, including circular references, dynamic arrays, modeling standards, AI in modeling, and more .

Quotes:

“ Never forget and lose sight of why you're creating the model, and who will use it....... ”

“ In my view, the model is simply a numerical representation of some prior deep-rooted strategic thinking , a nd you're bringing that to bear in that model as a representation . ”

“ A model is a simplification of reality. It isn't reality. And to remember that the model is but one tool in making key decisions. It shouldn't be the be all and end all...... ”

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Am I Ok? - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Essential-Questions-Investors-Financial-ebook/dp/B0CKY6XB4K?ref_=ast_author_mpb

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Precision in Modeling: Sam Sivarajan’s Wisdom on Balancing Art, Science, and Decision-Making

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Precision in Modeling: Sam Sivarajan’s Wisdom on Balancing Art, Science, and Decision-Making