Adam Shilton

The Adam Shilton Podcast

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Hello, my name’s Adam Shilton, I’m a Founder, Technologist & TEDx Speaker and I’m obsessed with answering the question “How can we become irreplaceable in the Age of AI?”. Join me as we support you on your journey to becoming more prosperous, more purposeful, and more profitable. Please like and subscribe. Extra Goodies?- Sign up for 'Programmed for Profit' for free at https://newsletter.adamshilton.com/subscribe- Find out more at https://www.adamshilton.com

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Adam Shilton

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Latest episode

Jun 20, 2025

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Episodes

Excel vs FP&A Tool: Avoid the Same Pains Coming Back to Bite You - Martin Zych (Pt.1) | Ep.058 08.02.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Unlock the secrets of technology's transformative power in financial planning with our latest episode where Martin Zych, Jirav's CEO, reveals how innovative tools are reshaping the industry. Ditch Excel and discover how sophisticated platforms can propel your financial strategies into the future. Alongside Martin, we delve into his experiences as a fraction...

AI-sourcing vs Out-sourcing: How to Solve Your Problems With Bots - Finance Master (Pt. 2) | Ep. 057 06.02.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Listen in as we explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and finance, a domain that's rapidly evolving from its nascent stages of predictive analytics to the sophisticated applications of generative AI. We kick things off by discussing the breadth of AI tools now accessible to businesses big and small. From chatbots that can whip up Excel...

How Wrong are You Willing to Be? Planning: Why 80% is good enough - Carl Seidman (Pt . 2) | Ep.056 01.02.2024

Have you ever aimed for perfection in your financial plans, only to realize that 'good enough' might be the smarter target? Our latest episode peels back the layers of financial planning, showing that precision isn't always the ultimate goal. Dive into the conversation as we explore the limitations of perfectionism in technical work and how tools like Excel serve as a sandbox for initial financial...

Deciding What Tech NOT to Use: On the Bleeding Edge of AI - Finance Master (Pt.1) | Ep.055 30.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Have you ever wondered how the fast-paced world of finance technology shapes our understanding of numbers and narratives? Finance tech maven Adam Shilton joins us for an engaging exploration into the transformative role of AI in finance and accounting. With a history that leaps from music to mastering the tech world, Adam weaves a tale of innovation, emphas...

Results Only Work Environment - AI vs Human: Does it Matter? This Week in Tech | Ep.054 27.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Could AI herald the dawn of a new age in the finance world, or are we blindly empowering a future corporate juggernaut? Together with my colleague Daniel Lawrence, we pull back the curtain on the transformative potential of Microsoft Copilot in the realm of finance and technology. As the lines between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence blur, we sha...

The Trillion Dollar Question: Is There a Pain-free Shortcut to Mastery? - Carl Seidman (Pt. 1) | Ep.053 25.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Join us on Tech for Finance as we engage with the esteemed Carl Seidman, a financial heavyweight, in a riveting conversation about the convergence of technology and mastery within the finance realm. We navigate the often irresistible human penchant for shortcuts and ponder the ramifications for those striving for excellence in their respective careers. Carl...

AI is Lying to You: Don’t Let Biases Turn Your Work Into a Horror Film - Business Breaks (Pt. 2) | Ep.052 22.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Listen in as we tackle the multifaceted challenges of AI, starting with its inherent biases that can skew results toward extremes. From an experiment that oscillates between beauty and grotesque in image generation to the frustrations of transforming a PDF into a coherent strategy document, we share firsthand the limitations of AI and the importance of spec...

THE Crazy Fast Way Finance Can Create More Impact with Less Effort - Sasha Orloff (Pt.2) | Ep.051 18.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Listen in as we explore the transformative power of AI and automation in the finance sector, where technology is changing the game. We're talking about a landscape where AI-driven tools enable professionals to grasp market trends and competitor strategies with unprecedented speed and precision. Our conversation touches on how these advancements, from OCR to...

AI Soft Skill Hacks for Exhausted Finance Pros (that even introverts can use) - Business Breaks (Pt. 1) | Ep.050 15.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Join us on Business Breaks as we welcome the incredibly versatile Adam Shilton, who seamlessly transitions his symphony of skills from music to mastering the intricate world of finance technology. Adam shares the melody of his life, illustrating how the harmonies of collaboration and the technicalities of music production have tuned his approach to AI in fi...

Beyond the Hype: The Surprising Truth About AI - The 'This Week in Tech' Show | Ep.049 13.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Could the current AI craze be little more than a high-tech version of the 'turbo' fad of yesteryear? in this session we scrutinise the real impact of AI on software and the bold move by OpenAI to launch a GPT store. Our conversation navigates the waters of innovation and pragmatism, raising the shield of skepticism against the advancing army of AI applicati...

Create Confidence Without Hiring an Army Using Generative Accounting - Sasha Orloff (Pt.1) | Ep.048 11.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Could the secret to unlocking financial confidence in businesses lie within AI-enabled accounting platforms? Sasha Orloff, the innovative co-founder and CEO of Puzzle, joins us to navigate through the world of generative accounting, revealing how outdated tools are being replaced with tech that offers real-time, data-driven insights. In an era where financi...

How Finance Can Use Python Code to Automate (with ZERO Dev Skill) - Nicolas Boucher (Pt. 2) | Ep.047 08.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Join us on this enlightening journey through the landscape of Python automation, AI models, and the power of a logical mindset in coding. In this installment, Nicolas recounts an eye-opening personal experience where my logical approach, not deep coding expertise, led to a successful automation feat. Together with Nicolas, a returning favorite, we navigate...

How to Use AI to Augment Your Skills & Get Your Work Recognised - Nicolas Boucher (Pt. 1) | Ep.046 04.01.2024

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Imagine transforming the financial industry with a flick of technological magic. That's precisely the journey we embark on with Nicolas Boucher, the AI and finance maestro, who joins us to unravel the complexities of artificial intelligence's role in revolutionising finance. From pioneering adoption to advocating for AI's burgeoning capabilities, Nicolas wa...

How to Use Poe to Create AI Bots for Free - Received.ai AI in Finance Webinar (Pt. 3) | Ep.045 22.12.2023

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Join us as we wrap up our thrilling three-part journey through the landscape of AI in Finance, where the final leg takes us into the realm of bot creation with Poe. In this segment, I'm thrilled to share how Poe's robust free capabilities enable us to craft custom bots tailored to specific financial scenarios, like forecasting and headcount planning—tools t...

How to Use Noteable for Data Analysis - Received.ai AI in Finance Webinar (Pt. 2) | Ep.044 20.12.2023

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Could the right combination of AI tools revolutionize your financial analysis? That's the question we unravel as we venture into the fusion of Noteable and ChatGPT, examining their collective force in tackling complex data. This episode is a treasure trove for those seeking to supercharge their financial analytics game. Prepare to be guided through the intr...

ChatGPT Free vs Paid Use Cases - Received.ai AI in Finance Webinar (Pt. 1) | Ep.043 16.12.2023

More goodies at www.techforfinance.com | Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence is changing the face of finance? Find out as we sit down with Adam Shilton, the mastermind behind Tech for Finance, and delve into the captivating world of AI in this sector. We’ll uncover the ever-evolving state of AI in finance and discuss the most common applications. But that's not all - Adam will intro...

Chris Argent - Don’t Let the AI Win: Move Beyond Speed to Keep Your Seat at the Table | Ep.042 09.12.2023

Listen in as we chat with Christopher Argent, founder of Generation CFO, a community that enables finance professionals to embrace digital capabilities. With a wealth of experience from his roles in companies like Amazon and Vodafone, Chris shares his insights on the rapid evolution of finance and technology, the necessity of a wide skill set, and his journey in finance transformation. His work th...

Djibrane Larrabure - Instant ROI vs Long-Term Gains: Finance’s Generative AI Journey | Ep.041 10.11.2023

Join us as we sit down with Djibrane Larrabure, Chief Financial Officer of Kolleno, as he takes us through his transition from a consulting role to becoming the CFO of a fast-paced SaaS company. Gibran gives us an inside look into the key decision-making processes that are centered around understanding the clients' needs to better anticipate and meet their future requirements. We also discuss the...

Richard Nero - Beyond Copy-Paste: How to Use ChatGPT to Unlock Your Learning Potential | EP.040 07.11.2023

Want to become a better learner? Curious about the power of automating financial tasks? Ever wondered about the growing influence of AI and Excel in the finance industry? In this episode, we have an engaging conversation with Richard Nero, Principal Consultant at Developex, that will uncover the answers. Prepare to be thrilled by Richard's infectious enthusiasm for financial tools like Excel, Powe...

Jamie-Lee Salazar - Creating an AI Finance Analyst (without replacing your job) | Ep.039 03.11.2023

Listen in as we engage in a stimulating conversation with Jamie-Lee Salazar, the dynamic CEO and Co-Founder of Cobbler, a trailblazing startup dedicated to revolutionizing the world of finance through the power of AI. In our discussion, Jamie shares how her company’s AI analyst is changing the game by enabling finance teams to prioritise high-value tasks and automate the mundane ones. As we ventur...

Anthony Perozzi - The REAL reason finance implementations fail (and how to avoid it) | Ep. 038 20.10.2023

Listen in as we explore the fascinating world of finance transformation with our esteemed guest, Anthony Perozzi. A well-known Finance Transformation Advisor, Author, and Founder of FT2OM, Anthony shares his vast experience and practical insights on how finance teams can evolve from mere reporters of results to crucial drivers of business value. He stresses the importance of mindset in transformin...

Anders Liu-Lindberg - Finance 5.0 - Becoming Human Again in a Fearful Age of Tech | Ep.037 06.10.2023

Join us as we unpack the concept of Finance 5.0 with Anders Liu Lindberg, Parter and Chief Commercial Officer at the Business Partnering Institute. Anders guides us through the evolution of finance, from 4.0, which leveraged technology for efficiency, to 5.0, which brings the human element back to the center of the industry. He shares his expertise on how finance professionals can navigate this ch...

AI in FP&A: Your Questions Answered | Ep.036 06.09.2023

In this episode, I feature as a speaker on the FP&A Podcast, hosted by Paul Barnhust, sponsored by Datarails. -- This special edition of FP&A Today sees 1,524 finance pros join a LinkedIn Live session. In this episode Paul and a special panel answer all your burning questions on how Finance teams are practically using AI to advance their careers (and bring instant productivity to their bus...

Ashok Manthena - Closing Time: How AI Can Save Finance Teams from 18-Hour Days | Ep.035 31.08.2023

Join us as we welcome Ashok Manthena, founder of ChatFin and a leading voice in the world of AI and finance. With over a decade of experience in finance analytics, machine learning, and product strategy, Ashok brings a wealth of knowledge on how AI is revolutionizing the finance industry. Listen in as we discuss his vision for ChatFin and how the integration of AI in finance can help teams become...

Gary Cokins - Moving from Opinion to Facts in Reducing Business Risk | Ep.034 22.08.2023

Join us for a compelling conversation with Gary Cokins, the founder and CEO of Analytics-Based Performance Management. Throughout this enlightening episode, we traverse Gary's impressive career, from his football days at Cornell University to his impactful roles at Deloitte, KPMG, and SAS. Gary, a celebrated author and inspirational figure in the world of analytics, shares the secret to his youthf...

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