We Started With a Simple Question

Back in 2018, a small group of us sat in a Brisbane café arguing about why financial data seemed like a foreign language to most people. Not because people weren't smart enough—but because nobody was teaching it in a way that actually made sense. That conversation turned into holverinaq.

Building Something Different

We're not your typical education platform. Most of our team came from finance backgrounds where we watched brilliant professionals struggle to explain concepts to clients. The jargon, the complexity, the assumption that everyone already knew the basics—it created this weird barrier.

So we decided to strip that away. Our programs focus on interpretation rather than memorization. What does this number actually mean? Why should you care about that trend? How do you explain it to someone who last studied maths in high school?

Since 2018, we've worked with over 2,400 learners across Australia. Some were career changers, others were business owners tired of nodding along in meetings. What they had in common was wanting to understand financial data without feeling like they needed a PhD first.

Team workshop session reviewing financial analysis methods
Student working through data interpretation exercises
Collaborative learning environment with financial charts

What Drives Us Daily

  • Real-world application first. Every lesson connects to actual scenarios you'll encounter. We skip the theoretical fluff and focus on practical skills you can use next week, not someday.
  • Plain language always. If we catch ourselves using jargon without explaining it, we rewrite the lesson. Your time is valuable—we won't waste it making you feel confused.
  • Honest about limitations. Financial data interpretation isn't magic. It won't guarantee success, but it will give you clearer insight into decisions. We're upfront about what our programs can and can't do.
  • Support that actually helps. Our instructors respond to questions within 24 hours during weekdays. Not with canned responses—with genuine guidance tailored to where you're stuck.
Desmond Fletcher, Lead Instructor at holverinaq

Desmond Fletcher

Lead Instructor

"I spent twelve years in corporate finance before realizing I was better at teaching it than doing it. Now I get to help people skip the confused phase I lived through for way too long."

Ready to Make Sense of the Numbers?

Our next program intake opens in September 2025. If you're curious about whether financial data interpretation is right for you, let's talk through your specific situation.

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