Introducing Shortcut
The first superhuman Excel agent is live, beating top-tier analysts head-to-head in blind testing.

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Nico Christie
Revolutionary Excel AI Agent Outperforms Top-Tier Analysts in Blind Testing
Shortcut, the first superhuman Excel AI agent, is now live and transforming how professionals work with spreadsheets.
In rigorous blind testing, our Excel AI consistently outperformed first-year analysts from McKinsey and Goldman Sachs, achieving an impressive 89.1% success rate (220 wins out of 247 tasks) when evaluated by their own managers. The human analysts were given 10x more time to complete the same financial modeling and data analysis tasks.
This breakthrough in spreadsheet automation represents a paradigm shift in how businesses handle Excel-based workflows, from financial modeling to data transformation.
How Shortcut Excel AI Transforms Spreadsheet Work
After years of development and rigorous testing, Shortcut brings enterprise-grade AI capabilities directly into Excel workflows. This isn't just another AI tool – it's a fundamental reimagining of how knowledge workers interact with data and spreadsheets, powered by advanced machine learning and natural language processing.
Rigorous Testing Methodology: AI vs Human Analysts
Our comprehensive testing methodology compared Shortcut's Excel AI capabilities against experienced analysts from top-tier consulting and investment banking firms including McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and other leading institutions. The test included:
- 247 real-world Excel tasks spanning financial modeling, data analysis, and complex reporting
- Blind evaluation by senior managers who didn't know which outputs came from AI vs humans
- 10x time advantage for humans – analysts received 10 hours for tasks Shortcut completed in 1 hour
- Professional-grade criteria including accuracy, formatting, formula efficiency, and business logic
What Makes Shortcut's Excel AI Different
Unlike generic AI tools that struggle with spreadsheet complexity, Shortcut combines the analytical rigor of Excel with conversational AI specifically trained on millions of professional spreadsheets. Key differentiators include:
Natural Language Excel Commands
Simply describe what you need in plain English, and Shortcut's AI handles complex formulas, pivot tables, data transformations, and multi-sheet analysis. No more googling Excel functions or debugging nested formulas.
Enterprise-Grade Accuracy and Transparency
Every formula and calculation maintains complete transparency and auditability – critical for financial professionals, consultants, and analysts who need to verify and explain their work. Shortcut achieves over 90% accuracy on complex Excel operations.
Specialized Financial Modeling Capabilities
Built with deep understanding of financial workflows including DCF models, three-statement models, sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and industry-specific templates for investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance.
Real-World Impact: Hours to Minutes Transformation
The implications of superhuman Excel AI are profound for businesses across industries. Complex financial models that traditionally required hours or days of analyst time can now be completed in minutes with higher accuracy. Consider these real-world applications:
- Investment Banking: Build complex LBO models and merger analyses 10x faster
- Consulting: Transform client data into insights and recommendations in real-time
- Corporate Finance: Automate monthly reporting and variance analysis
- Startups: Create investor-ready financial models and data rooms quickly
- Accounting: Streamline reconciliations and financial statement preparation
Augmenting Human Expertise, Not Replacing It
Shortcut's Excel AI isn't about replacing human expertise – it's about amplifying it. By automating the mechanical aspects of spreadsheet work, Shortcut frees professionals to focus on what humans do best: strategic thinking, relationship building, creative problem-solving, and high-level decision-making.
Think of Shortcut as your AI-powered Excel assistant that never makes calculation errors, never forgets a formula, and can process vast amounts of data instantly while you focus on interpreting results and making strategic recommendations.
Getting Started with Shortcut Excel AI
Shortcut is available today for professionals ready to transform their Excel workflows. Whether you're building financial models, analyzing data, or creating reports, Shortcut's AI can help you work faster and more accurately than ever before.
Key features available immediately include:
- Natural language Excel commands and formula generation
- Automated data cleaning and transformation
- Intelligent chart and visualization creation
- Complex financial model templates and frameworks
- Real-time collaboration and version control
- Excel plugin for seamless integration
Join thousands of professionals already using Shortcut to revolutionize their Excel work. Try it free today – before your competitors do.