Getting the most out of AI is like effectively managing junior colleagues
Give them structured tasks with clear instructions, ask for the so-what, review, and iterate
Insight Distillers
With fifteen years' experience across listed & private markets, I explore how investment professionals can use AI for work, and what the data says about Australia's economy and markets.
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Workshop announcement: “Accelerate Your Work with Generative AI”
AI workshop for investment analysts. Live, online, 24 June 2026, introductory price available
State of the Australian consumer, 3Q26 update (May 2026)
Real sales and margins under pressure; non-F&B sales decelerating
When to incorporate AI into your analytical process
Ask what type of data is involved, how much judgement, and how much repetition. Then break down the process into individual tasks
Save time on manually entering data from PDFs into Excel
For those sick of Excel making a mess of PDF tables
Which AI should non-technical professionals use for work? (March 2026)
The models are “good enough”, so focus on their specialised features
How I built & used AI tools to extract financial metrics from PDFs
From a bespoke vibe-coded tool to Claude Cowork; recommendations; the implications for moats
State of the Australian Consumer, 1H FY26 Update
Nominal sales growth accelerating; real growth mixed; electronics stand out
State of the Australian Consumer, 1Q FY26 Update
Retail sales messy; job ads declining on the East Coast and in white-collar industries
More than AI: The 38-Year Growth Story of Australia’s Tech Capex
The current boom comes on top of a long-term upwards trend