Built on Real Market Experience
We started orivaxenqilo because we saw too many investment professionals struggling with outdated analysis methods. Our story began in Melbourne's financial district, where real market pressures demanded practical solutions.
Our Journey Through Market Cycles
Every major market shift taught us something new about what investment professionals really need. Here's how those lessons shaped our approach.
Founded During Market Volatility
Started orivaxenqilo when traditional analysis methods failed during the 2018 market corrections. We realised investment professionals needed frameworks that actually worked under pressure, not just in textbooks.
Pandemic Pivot Point
COVID-19 market chaos proved our practical approach worked. While others relied on outdated models, our participants successfully navigated unprecedented volatility using adaptive analysis techniques we'd developed.
Inflation Era Adaptation
Rising interest rates created new analysis challenges. We developed specialized modules for inflationary environments, helping investment professionals adjust their models for changing economic conditions.
AI Integration Reality
Today we're helping professionals understand which analysis tasks benefit from AI assistance and which still require human expertise. The future isn't about replacing analysts - it's about making them more effective.
Meet Our Lead Instructor
Kieran Blackwell
Senior Financial Analyst & Education Director
Kieran spent twelve years at institutional investment firms before joining orivaxenqilo's education team. His experience spans equity research, portfolio management, and risk analysis across Australian and international markets.
What sets Kieran apart is his ability to explain complex financial concepts using real examples from his trading floor days. Students often mention his practical approach - like the time he walked through a live earnings analysis during class, showing exactly how assumptions change when market conditions shift.
He holds a CFA designation and regularly speaks at investment industry conferences. But honestly, he's most proud of the feedback from former students who've successfully applied his risk management frameworks during volatile market periods.
How We Actually Teach Financial Analysis
Our methods developed from watching what worked in real market conditions, not academic theory. Each approach addresses specific challenges investment professionals face daily.
Live Market Sessions
Every Tuesday we analyse current market conditions together. No hypothetical examples - we work with actual company data, recent earnings reports, and current economic indicators affecting investment decisions.
Historical Crisis Analysis
We study how investment decisions played out during past market crises. Students learn to recognise warning signs and understand which analysis methods remained reliable when others failed.
Industry Guest Speakers
Portfolio managers, research directors, and senior analysts share their actual decision-making processes. These aren't polished presentations - they're honest discussions about what works and what doesn't in practice.
Small Group Modelling
Maximum eight participants per session means everyone gets direct feedback on their analysis approach. We work through individual challenges and adapt techniques to different investment styles and risk tolerances.
Ready to Strengthen Your Analysis Skills?
Our next comprehensive program starts in September 2025. Spaces are limited to maintain the small group format that makes our approach effective.
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