Future of Finance Lab #6-5G Modeling Essentials & AI Tools (Free Starter Kit)

Description
Unlock the fundamentals of next-generation financial modeling with this free resource from the Future of Finance Lab’s latest session, featuring Excel MVP Craig Hatmaker and CFO Lance Rubin. This starter kit introduces the 5G modeling framework, demonstrating how Dynamic Arrays and Lambda functions can reduce errors and streamline your Excel models. You’ll receive a session summary, a sample Excel file with basic 5G formulas, a curated list of recommended AI and Excel tools, and practical tips for getting started. Designed for finance professionals, analysts, and students eager to modernize their modeling approach, this resource provides actionable insights and a pathway to more robust, scalable models. All content is original and fully shareable per Eloquens’ guidelines.


What’s Included:

• Concise session summary PDF
• Starter Excel file with sample 5G formulas already pre-loaded from Craig's Github Gist.
• List of recommended tools (Excel add-ins, AI resources)
• Practical tips for reducing errors and hard-coding
• Links to further reading and the full session video

Who Should Use:
Ideal for finance professionals, analysts, and students seeking to adopt best practices in Excel modeling and explore the benefits of 5G frameworks.


Visuals/Imagery Guidance:
Include screenshots of the sample Excel file, session slides, and a visual summary of the 5G modeling framework.