Your Challenges
Climate Change
The history of our species’ experiment with civilisation is full of lessons of what happens when we can’t adapt fast enough to changes in our planet’s climate and ecosystems.
As our species first global civilisation, we appear determined to carry out an experiment unprecedented in its entire existence by materially changing the composition of our planet’s atmosphere and thereby changing our global climate system, possibly irreparably.
Our ability to adapt to these changes, and mitigate them by getting our atmosphere back to pre-industrial greenhouse gas levels, will test our economic and political systems in fiercely demanding ways.
While the long-term risks for businesses are related to how they are impacted by changes in the climate, the near-term risks to manage are related to their social right to operate and adaptation and mitigation laws and regulations that impact directly or through the supply chain.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Machine Learning as a discipline is nearly as old as computers themselves, Alan Turing proposed his test in 1950. Barely 75 years later, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has caught the public imagination in ways that were barely anticipated in 2020, not that long ago.
AI is now revolutionising how we work at an unprecedented pace that is difficult to comprehend, and that’s while still in its infancy, no more than a stochastic parrot with the capacity to hallucinate. The combined pace of adoption and rapid development represents a technological revolution and potential disruption that is challenging to assess, even while allowing for the hype cycle.
Seeing the wood for the trees and identifying appropriate uses focused on improving labour productivity and avoiding the gimmicks is a critical part of the assessment of its fitness for use. As with Climate Change, regulations on AI’s appropriate use creates policy risk for business.
Our Services
We specialise in competitive
product and market strategies
informed by climate and AI forces.
“We build models that allow our clients to explore the future, assess risks, and make decisions today that improve the probability of success tomorrow.”
FAST Financial Modelling
Our approaches to financial modelling is based on the FAST financial model standard.
FAST (Flexible, Appropriate, Structured & Transparent) is a widely adopted approach to financial modelling that has become an industry standard.
Why we use financial models
to underpin our services
Good financial models are invaluable for doing business successfully.
Improved understanding of the business
Building a financial model requires a deep dive into the company’s financial workings, forcing managers to consider all the factors that impact revenue, expenses, and cash flow. This fosters a more comprehensive grasp of how the business operates.
Better decision-making
Financial models allow managers to simulate various scenarios and see how changes in pricing, marketing strategies, or economic conditions might affect the company’s bottom line. This facilitates data-driven decision making based on potential outcomes.
Risk management
By incorporating different variables, financial models can help identify potential risks that could threaten the company’s financial health. This allows managers to proactively develop strategies to mitigate those risks and minimize potential losses.
Accurate budgeting and forecasting
Financial models help create realistic budgets based on historical data and future projections. This transparency in expected cash flow enables managers to allocate resources effectively and plan for future needs.
Securing funding
When seeking capital from investors or lenders, a well-constructed financial model is essential. It demonstrates a company’s financial health, future potential, and ability to repay loans.
Business valuation
Financial models are used to estimate a company’s fair value, which is crucial for mergers and acquisitions, stock offerings, or buyouts. They help determine an appropriate price based on the company’s projected cash flow.