Financial Modeling Expertise
Our team brings together decades of practical experience in financial model construction, risk assessment, and strategic planning. We've built our reputation by teaching the real-world skills that analysts actually use in their daily work.
Experience That Matters
What sets our approach apart isn't just theoretical knowledge—it's the practical wisdom that comes from years of building models that actually work. Our instructors have crafted financial projections for everything from startup valuations to multi-billion pound mergers.
I remember when one of our early students told me that what they learned here was completely different from their university finance courses. That's exactly what we're going for. We teach the messy, real-world stuff that textbooks skip over.
Our Areas of Focus
Each team member brings specialized knowledge from different corners of the financial world, creating a comprehensive learning environment that covers the full spectrum of modeling applications.
Valuation Models
DCF models, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions. We focus on the practical shortcuts and validation techniques that professionals actually use.
Project Finance
Infrastructure and energy project modeling with detailed cash flow waterfalls, debt sculpting, and sensitivity analysis for long-term capital projects.
Risk Assessment
Monte Carlo simulations, scenario planning, and stress testing methodologies that help quantify uncertainty in financial projections.
Strategic Planning
Budget models, forecasting frameworks, and strategic decision support tools for corporate planning and business development teams.
M&A Analysis
Merger models, accretion/dilution analysis, and synergy quantification techniques used in transaction evaluation and due diligence.
Growth Modeling
Revenue forecasting, cohort analysis, and unit economics models particularly focused on technology and subscription-based businesses.
Cordelia Blackthorne
Cordelia spent twelve years at various investment banks before transitioning to education in 2019. Her specialty lies in making complex financial concepts accessible without dumbing them down. She's particularly known for her ability to explain why certain modeling assumptions matter more than others—something that can only come from having seen hundreds of deals go right and wrong.