Project Finance for Data Centres: Unlocking Capital for AI
The Financial Modelling Podcast
Data centres are increasingly vital in our digital economy, serving as the backbone for cloud services, artificial intelligence, and other technology-driven applications. However, developing a data centre is a capital-intensive undertaking that requires sophisticated project finance modelling to ensure bankability. This podcast outlines the critical parameters, financial structures, and considerations required for successfully project-financing a data centre. This podcast is based on the Financial Modelling Podcast article :
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Powering the Cloud: The Money Behind Data Centres
The Financial Modelling Podcast
Data centres are the backbone of the digital world, powering everything from streaming services to artificial intelligence. But how are these massive, complex, and expensive facilities financed? Join us as we explore the financial models that make data centres possible, from equity investments to project finance, and examine the key metrics that investors use to evaluate these high-stakes ventures. We'll also discuss the trends shaping the future of data centre financing, including sustainability, public-private partnerships, and the rise of hyperscale data centres. Whether you're an investor,...
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Financial Modelling Podcast - Season 5 Finale: Exploring the potential of generative AI in Financial Modelling
The Financial Modelling Podcast
In the season 5 finale of the Financial Modelling Podcast, we explore the potential of generative AI in financial modelling. Our guests, Lance Rubin, Hedieh Kianyfard, Danielle Stein Fairhurst and Adrian Miric, discuss the current use of generative AI in finance, its benefits and limitations, and potential use cases for financial modelling. As we wrap up the season, we thank our sponsor, Model Citizn, for their support and encourage listeners to share their thoughts and experiences with generative AI in finance. Join us for this exciting finale episode and gain valuable insights into the...
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Alternative Data in Financial Modelling
The Financial Modelling Podcast
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, traditional data sources such as company reports, financial statements, and economic indicators are no longer enough to gain a competitive edge in the market. Alternative data, which refers to non-traditional data sources such as satellite imagery, social media activity, web traffic, and credit card transactions, has become an essential tool for investors and financial analysts to make better investment decisions. In this podcast, we'll explore the world of alternative data with expert John Farrall. Join us as we delve into the world of...
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Real-Time Decision Useful Financial Modelling
The Financial Modelling Podcast
How can real-time data be utilised to update financial models in a complicated enterprise environment? How can we prevent organisations from making decisions based on obsolete projections? Dhanusha Muthukumarana, CEO of POTENZA and a member of the Forbes Technology Council, joins the Financial Modelling Podcast to discuss how data engineering enables accurate and comprehensive financial models. Season 5 of the Financial Modelling Podcast is sponsored by Model Citizn, a consulting, advisory, and training organisation specialising in financial modelling.
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Financial Modelling in the Bloomberg Ecosystem
The Financial Modelling Podcast
Brian Egger, Global Head of Financial Modeling at Bloomberg Intelligence at Bloomberg LP, joins the Financial Modelling Podcast to discuss the Bloomberg Interactive Calculator. As a leader at Bloomberg LP, Brian is at the forefront of innovation in financial data curation and visualisation. We speak about how Bloomberg has excelled at data visualisation for financial decision-making.
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Partner with Business Using the 9 Cs
The Financial Modelling Podcast
Learn how to partner with businesses effectively as a financial modeller (or anyone else!). In this episode, live from the Financial Modelling Summit, Andi Lonnen explains the 9 Cs for effective partnering, including: Connect and Collaborate Communicate Effectively Clear Strategic Thinking Commercial Acumen Change Agent and Challenging the Status Quo Curiosity & Creativity Andi Lonnen is the Founder & CEO of the Finance Training Academy & Finance Business Partner Academy.
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2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Danielle Stein Fairhurst Live from FMS22
The Financial Modelling Podcast
Live from the Financial Modelling Summit, Danielle Stein Fairhurst chats to the Financial Modelling Podcast. Danielle is an accomplished author, trainer, consultant, and the 2022 Financial Modelling Lifetime Achievement Award winner. This award recognises somebody who has consistently served to move the profession forward whilst raising the profile of financial modelling. In this podcast, we discuss lessons for entrepreneurs and how to succeed in the creator economy.
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Bill Jelen Live from the 2022 Financial Modelling Summit
The Financial Modelling Podcast
Bill Jelen joined us for a chat during the 2022 Financial Modelling Summit. Hear his thoughts on the future of automation, Microsoft Excel and which talk impressed him most. The is the world's largest gathering of financial modellers. From experts, deal makers and executives to those just starting their financial modelling journey.
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Financial Modeling World Cup
The Financial Modelling Podcast
Andrew is the Founder and CEO of the Financial Modeling World Cup, Excel Esports battles, the Microsoft Excel World Championship, and the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge. With eight stages during the year, competitors in the Financial Modeling World Cup model their way to a $25,000 prize. In this podcast, Andrew talks about how Excel became an ESPN broadcast e-sport and provides some tips on how to win the Financial Modeling World Cup
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