Hello Product Hunt! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the launch of RoadMap TrailBlazer! A next-generation time series forecasting web application designed to empower everyone, especially average Excel users, with advanced forecasting capabilities. Check it out here: labofdata.com/product/TrailBlazer Our goal is to give Excel users the tools to run advanced time series forecasting models just like a data scientist, focusing on usability, simplicity, and accuracy. Why Choose TrailBlazer? We recognize that there's no one-size-fits-all model for time series forecasting. That's why we've incorporated a diverse range of over 45+ different forecasting models. With various methodologies, features, and settings, TrailBlazer allows you to find the optimal model for your unique dataset. Key Features 🚀 Exclusive Advanced Machine Learning Models from RoadMap Technologies—a premier management consulting firm with over 30 years of experience forecasting for Fortune 500 companies. 🌐 Open-Source Models from industry leaders like Nixtla, Meta, and Stanford, giving you access to cutting-edge machine learning and deep learning technologies. 📈 Integration with Nixtla's TimeGPT—We've partnered with Nixtla to bring their new generative AI TimeGPT model to TrailBlazer! They've been wonderful to work with—an outstanding company. 💡 Generative AI for Insights & Analysis—Use AI to generate insights about your forecasts. Our AI Assistant serves as an expert data analyst, providing you with high-quality insights, evaluating forecast performance, and offering macroeconomic insights about key areas of your forecast. 🧠 Automated Model Selection Within Model Types—TrailBlazer can simplify the the process of finding the best model by automatically running and selecting the top-performing RoadMap, statistical, machine learning, or deep learning model based on performance metrics like RMSE. When you choose a specific model category or evaluation metric, TrailBlazer simulates all models within that category to find the best performing model for your dataset. This ensures you receive highly accurate forecasts without the need for manual comparisons within each model type. 🤖 AI Analytics Chatbot—Assists with any business analytics questions or provides information about the app, models, model settings, and much more. 📊 Conformal Prediction to Quantify Uncertainty—Understand the uncertainty in your forecasts with conformal prediction intervals, giving you a quantitative measure of confidence in your predictions. 🤝 Seamless Collaboration—Share forecasts securely with your team members within the app, eliminating the need to send endless Excel sheets back and forth. 📥 Easy Integration with Excel—Effortlessly upload your data from Excel and export your forecasts back to Excel, making it simple to integrate TrailBlazer into your existing workflow. 📝 Edit/Save Notes and Analysis—Add or generate forecast analysis to include qualitative insights and context to accompany your forecasts. 🗂️ Central Repository for All Your Forecasts—Save and manage your spreadsheets, forecasts, and notes all within TrailBlazer. 🔒 Secured Login with Two-Factor Authentication—All applications within Labofdata.com are secured with two-factor authentication to ensure users' data is protected and encrypted both in transit and at rest. Join Us in Shaping the Future of Forecasting (We're Offering Discounts!) We're setting out to create the ultimate forecasting platform. To improve the product, we need your help and feedback. We're offering discounts to users willing to provide feedback and review the software. If you're interested, please send an email to lodi@labofdata.com, and we'll set you up with a free trial or discounted rate. Special Discounts for Students, Educators, and Non-Profits At RoadMap TrailBlazer, we are passionate about empowering those who educate and drive positive change. We offer exclusive discounted rates for students, teachers, and non-profit organizations to make our advanced forecasting tools more accessible to all. If you're part of any of these groups, please email us at lodi@labofdata.com to learn more about our special offers. Looking for a Budget-Friendly Option? Check out LockedIn—for just $29 a month or $199 a year, you can use RoadMap's lightning-fast models to run your forecasts. It's perfect for businesses needing a cost-effective solution. Available here: labofdata.com/product/LockedIn Looking for a Dedicated Team of Consultants to Forecast for Your Organization? RoadMap Technologies has been helping Fortune 500 companies since 1988 with their demand planning and business strategy, with notable partners such as Oracle, Vertex, Dell, and Roche. Visit roadmap-tech.com to learn more about the products and services we offer. Thank you for your support! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and see how TrailBlazer empowers your forecasting needs. Warm regards, Dom

This is super cool! I'm certainly no pro at Excel but these AI- powered tools seem super innovative and impressive! Great work team!