Modeling as a side hustle

One of my friends said she has a side business building financial models for tech start-ups in NYC.

Does anyone know actually do this themselves or know anyone who does this? I would think most places would have someone on staff who would have those skills. I wouldn't even know how to approach a company about that.

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I did this for a small company in NYC. The owner approached me.

Some companies need to map out their business model and operations on Excel, but don't have anyone proficient on their staff if it's a small company.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

I did one project during my transition, but I don't have time and can't do it now with regards to a non-compete.

26 Broadway where's your sense of humor?
 
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