Meet Our Team
Financial risk management experts dedicated to helping Canadian businesses build stronger, more resilient financial foundations through practical education and proven strategies.
Cassandra Thorne
Chief Risk Officer & Founder
With over fifteen years navigating complex financial landscapes across Toronto and Vancouver markets, Cassandra brings a refreshingly practical approach to risk management education. She started therivanolqes after seeing too many businesses struggle with financial uncertainty—not because they lacked resources, but because they hadn't learned to identify and prepare for potential challenges before they became crises.
Professional Background
CPA designation with specialized focus on enterprise risk assessment • Former senior analyst at two major Canadian investment firms • Guest lecturer at University of Waterloo's business program • Published researcher on small business financial resilience strategies
Our Core Team
Each team member brings unique expertise from different sectors of Canadian finance, creating a comprehensive perspective on modern business challenges. We believe the best learning happens when theory meets real-world experience.
Sienna develops our curriculum framework and ensures our educational content remains both accessible and actionable. Her background spans commercial banking and adult education—a combination that helps bridge the gap between complex financial concepts and practical application.
Specializes in: Curriculum development, financial literacy program design, adult learning methodologies
Marcus monitors economic trends and regulatory changes that affect Canadian businesses, translating complex market movements into practical guidance for our educational programs. He spent eight years at a mid-sized investment firm before joining our mission to make financial education more relevant to everyday business decisions.
Specializes in: Economic trend analysis, regulatory compliance guidance, market risk assessment frameworks
How We Work
Our approach combines rigorous analysis with genuine human understanding. We know that behind every financial decision are real people trying to build something meaningful—and that knowledge shapes everything we do.
Practical Focus
We create educational content that addresses actual challenges Canadian businesses face, not theoretical scenarios from textbooks.
Clear Communication
Financial concepts don't need to be intimidating. We explain complex topics in straightforward language that busy professionals can understand and apply.
Adaptive Learning
Markets change, regulations evolve, and businesses grow. Our educational approach adapts to reflect current realities and emerging challenges.