Meet the People Behind therivanolqes
We're a team of financial professionals who believe that understanding budget risks shouldn't require a PhD in economics. Our approach focuses on making complex financial concepts accessible to everyone.
Built by Practitioners, Not Theorists
Our founding team came together in early 2024 after witnessing too many Canadian businesses struggle with budget planning during economic uncertainty. We'd all worked in different sectors - from manufacturing to tech startups - but kept seeing the same problem: good companies making poor financial decisions because they couldn't properly assess budget risks.
What started as informal discussions over coffee in Kitchener's tech district evolved into therivanolqes. We realized that most risk management tools were either too complex for small businesses or too simplified to be useful. There had to be a middle ground.
Our Core Team
Each person brings unique experience from different corners of the financial world
Kendra Okafor
Senior Risk Assessment Specialist
Before joining therivanolqes, Kendra spent eight years analyzing budget risks for mid-sized manufacturers across Ontario. She has this uncanny ability to spot potential cash flow problems months before they become critical. Her background in both accounting and operations gives her a practical perspective that most financial consultants lack. When she's not diving into spreadsheets, you'll find her teaching weekend workshops at local community centers.
Bjorn Lindqvist
Director of Financial Strategy
Bjorn's career path wasn't traditional - he started as a software developer before moving into financial planning. This unique combination helps him understand both the technical and business sides of budget management. He's particularly passionate about helping tech startups navigate their first major growth phases without running into cash crunches. His approach involves creating flexible budget models that can adapt as companies scale, something he learned the hard way during his own startup experience in 2019.
How We Work
Our approach isn't about following rigid formulas or implementing one-size-fits-all solutions. Every business has different challenges, different goals, and different ways of operating. We focus on understanding context first, then building practical strategies that actually work in the real world.
Data-Driven Decisions
We believe in letting numbers tell the story, but we also know that spreadsheets don't capture everything. Context matters as much as calculations.
Practical Solutions
Our recommendations need to work in Monday morning meetings, not just in theoretical models. We design strategies that busy teams can actually implement.
Partnership Mindset
We're not here to hand down expert opinions from ivory towers. The best solutions come from collaboration between our financial expertise and your business knowledge.
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you're dealing with immediate budget concerns or planning for long-term growth, we'd love to discuss how our approach might fit your situation. Every conversation starts with understanding your specific challenges.
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