Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Robert Collie, founder and CEO of P3 Adaptive, for a conversation about artificial intelligence, data analytics, and how finance professionals can prepare for the future of work. Robert shares his journey from helping build Power BI at Microsoft to founding P3 Adaptive and explains why AI is creating both disruption and new opportunities for finance and data professionals.
Robert Collie is the founder and CEO of P3 Adaptive, a Microsoft analytics and AI consulting firm. During his 13 years at Microsoft, Robert helped lead the development of Power Pivot and Power BI. He is also the author of the bestselling Power Pivot and Power BI book and hosts the Raw Data with Rob Collie podcast. His upcoming book, Fair Game: Customizing AI to Your Business is Easier Than You Think, explores how organizations can make AI practical and accessible.
In this episode, you will discover:
How Power BI and Power Pivot changed the way organizations use data.
Why AI is creating new opportunities for finance and data professionals.
Why sitting still with current skills can create career risks.
How companies can build AI systems using strong data foundations.
Why semantic models are becoming essential for AI adoption.
Robert brings decades of experience in business intelligence, analytics, and AI, sharing practical lessons on how finance leaders and data professionals can adapt, learn, and create value in a rapidly changing environment.
Follow Glenn:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii
Follow Paul:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy
Follow Robert:
Website: p3adaptive.com
Book: fairgamebook.ai
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robcollie
Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai.
Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.
In Today’s Episode:
[00:00] – Trailer
[00:00] – How AI is changing jobs
[02:43] – Robert’s Microsoft journey
[06:06] – Power BI and Power Pivot impact
[11:25] – Leaving Microsoft for P3 Adaptive
[15:43] – AI and the future of data work
[19:33] – Making AI accessible
[25:13] – AI tools and better workflows
[31:11] – AI in career planning
[33:38] – AI changing finance and consulting
[35:16] – Why semantic models matter
[38:35] – Building a strong company culture
[40:34] – Robert’s AI book and future plans
In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper welcome Robert Collie, founder and CEO of P3 Adaptive, for a conversation about artificial intelligence, data analytics, and how finance professionals can prepare for the future of work. Robert shares his journey from helping build Power BI at Microsoft to founding P3 Adaptive and explains why AI is creating both disruption and new opportunities for finance and data professionals.
Robert Collie is the founder and CEO of P3 Adaptive, a Microsoft analytics and AI consulting firm. During his 13 years at Microsoft, Robert helped lead the development of Power Pivot and Power BI. He is also the author of the bestselling Power Pivot and Power BI book and hosts the Raw Data with Rob Collie podcast. His upcoming book, Fair Game: Customizing AI to Your Business is Easier Than You Think, explores how organizations can make AI practical and accessible.
In this episode, you will discover:
How Power BI and Power Pivot changed the way organizations use data.
Why AI is creating new opportunities for finance and data professionals.
Why sitting still with current skills can create career risks.
How companies can build AI systems using strong data foundations.
Why semantic models are becoming essential for AI adoption.
Robert brings decades of experience in business intelligence, analytics, and AI, sharing practical lessons on how finance leaders and data professionals can adapt, learn, and create value in a rapidly changing environment.
Follow Glenn:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii
Follow Paul:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy
Follow Robert:
Website: p3adaptive.com
Book: fairgamebook.ai
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robcollie
Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai.
Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.
In Today’s Episode:
[00:00] – Trailer
[00:00] – How AI is changing jobs
[02:43] – Robert’s Microsoft journey
[06:06] – Power BI and Power Pivot impact
[11:25] – Leaving Microsoft for P3 Adaptive
[15:43] – AI and the future of data work
[19:33] – Making AI accessible
[25:13] – AI tools and better workflows
[31:11] – AI in career planning
[33:38] – AI changing finance and consulting
[35:16] – Why semantic models matter
[38:35] – Building a strong company culture
[40:34] – Robert’s AI book and future plans
