Back in early 2021, Petra Callaway and I sat in a cramped office wondering why solid investment advice felt so out of reach for regular people. Not the ultra-wealthy. Just folks who wanted their money to work harder without needing a finance degree.
We weren't trying to reinvent the wheel. Just make it easier for people to understand what they were investing in and why. Too many services talked at clients instead of with them.
What started as weekend workshops in 2022 turned into something bigger. People kept asking for more depth, more practical examples, and fewer abstract theories. So we built programmes around those requests.
By mid-2023, we'd partnered with practitioners who shared our belief that education shouldn't feel like homework. It should feel like having coffee with someone who actually gets your concerns about retirement, property, or leaving something behind for family.
We're not a massive team. Just dedicated people who believe investing shouldn't intimidate you. Our courses launching autumn 2025 reflect that philosophy.
Investment Strategy Lead
Leonie spent twelve years at a private equity firm before realizing she wanted to teach instead of just execute. She's the one who breaks down complex portfolio theory into language that doesn't require a dictionary.
Risk Assessment Specialist
Saskia came from actuarial work and brings a refreshing dose of realism to risk discussions. She won't promise you won't lose money. But she'll help you understand what you're comfortable risking and why that matters more than chasing trends.
We're based at 1A Haven Green in Ealing, though most of our 2025 programmes run online. Reach us at support@xalendriosa.com or call +441912702244 if you want to chat before committing to anything.