George Mount · AI & analytics speaker
Help your audience make sense of AI—and decide what to do next.
I bring a working educator’s perspective to AI and analytics, grounded in the spreadsheets, reports, and decisions business professionals handle every day.
Microsoft Excel MVP · O’Reilly author · LinkedIn Learning instructor
Selected speaking experience
Global Excel Summit · London
2024: Python in Excel keynote and Excel Analytics 2.0 masterclass. 2025: Excel, Python, and Copilot conference session and Excel Power Tools masterclass.
Meonske Conference · Kent State University
Workshops for accounting and finance professionals in 2025 and 2026, covering Power Query, Power Pivot, the modern AI Excel stack, financial data preparation, and data modeling.
See how I teach
Watch a short webinar excerpt to get a feel for my pace, explanations, and practical examples.
Give Excel Copilot the missing context
In under five minutes, I use reference files to help Copilot explain sales results, then review its commentary.
Featured speaking topics
Examples and depth are adapted to your audience. A technical background is not assumed.
What AI changes about the analyst’s job—and what it doesn’t
Best for: Analysts, finance professionals, and the managers developing their teams.
As AI takes on more drafting, coding, and analysis, where should people focus their attention? Explore the balance between automation, verification, and professional judgment.
Audience takeaway: A clearer view of which tasks to delegate, which outputs to check, and which skills to develop.
Beyond the demo: making AI useful in everyday business work
Best for: Business leaders and teams evaluating AI use cases.
An impressive demonstration is a starting point. Examine what makes an AI workflow useful: a defined problem, appropriate data, a way to evaluate the output, and a person accountable for the decision.
Audience takeaway: Practical questions for assessing use cases and choosing a manageable pilot.
The future of Excel in an AI workplace
Best for: Finance, accounting, and analytics teams that rely on spreadsheets.
Excel sits alongside Python, Copilot, and connected tools. Explore how these pieces can work together, where spreadsheets remain useful, and when a different approach deserves consideration.
Audience takeaway: A more informed way to discuss tool choices, team capabilities, and the next step in an analytics workflow.
Choose a format that fits your event
Keynotes
A focused perspective that frames your event’s theme and gives the audience ideas to carry into the rest of the program.
Conference sessions
A deeper look at a specific topic, with practical examples or live demonstrations when appropriate.
Company & association briefings
A shared starting point for discussing AI, analytics, and professional development.
Available virtually and in person. We agree on duration, level, Q&A, and demonstration requirements during planning.
Planning & fees
Speaking engagements are paid. Your proposal defines the fee, preparation, materials, and any recording or reuse permissions. Travel and accommodation are scoped separately where applicable.
You can inquire while dates or budgets are still taking shape. We agree on the scope and fee before confirming a booking.
Resources for organizers
Download the complete speaker kit (ZIP) for the one-sheet, full-resolution headshot, short and extended bios, and a suggested introduction.
Speaker bio
George Mount is the founder of Stringfest Analytics, a Microsoft Excel MVP, a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and the author of Advancing into Analytics and Modern Data Analytics in Excel (O’Reilly). His teaching connects modern tools with the reporting, analysis, and decisions professionals handle every day. More about George.
Let’s plan your event
Tell me what you have in mind. I’ll review the details and follow up about fit, availability, and fees. Estimates are welcome if you’re still planning.
