Building Financial Futures Through Real Learning
We've spent years turning complex financial modeling into something people actually understand and use. No fluff, no unrealistic promises — just practical skills that work in the real world.
Started Small, Thought Big
Three financial professionals got tired of watching smart people struggle with scenario planning. We started bidisomauseon in a shared office space, convinced that financial modeling could be taught better. Our first workshops had twelve participants — and honestly, we learned as much from them as they did from us.
Finding Our Voice
COVID changed everything for financial planning. Suddenly, everyone needed scenario modeling skills. We pivoted to online education and discovered something interesting — people learned better when they could practice with real examples from their own situations. Our approach became more hands-on, less theoretical.
Growing the Community
Our alumni started sharing success stories. Not miracle transformations, but real improvements in their financial planning confidence. We realized we weren't just teaching modeling techniques — we were building a community of people who approach money decisions more thoughtfully.
What We Do Today
We've taught over 2,400 Australians practical scenario modeling skills. Our programs focus on building confidence through understanding, not memorizing formulas. We're still learning, still improving, still convinced that financial education should be accessible to everyone willing to put in the work.
What Makes Us Different
We focus on practical skills you can actually use, taught by people who've done this work professionally.
Real-World Focus
Every technique we teach comes from actual financial planning practice. We don't deal in theory — we show you methods that work in messy, complicated real-life situations.
Australian Context
Our scenarios use Australian tax structures, superannuation rules, and market conditions. You're not learning generic principles — you're building skills for the Australian financial landscape.
Progressive Learning
We start with basic concepts and build systematically. Each module prepares you for the next one. No overwhelming information dumps or gaps in your understanding.
The People Behind bidisomauseon
We're financial educators who believe in teaching through experience. Each of us brings different perspectives from our professional backgrounds, but we share the same commitment to practical, honest education.
Our team keeps learning too. We regularly update our curriculum based on changing market conditions and feedback from our learning community. That keeps our teaching relevant and grounded in current reality.
Crispin Thornfield
Fifteen years in financial planning before moving to education. Specializes in breaking down complex modeling into manageable steps. Still maintains his planning license.
Stellan Ridgewood
Former risk analyst who discovered a passion for teaching. Creates the practical exercises that help students apply what they learn to their own situations.
How We Think About Learning
Financial education works best when it follows a clear path. Here's how we structure every program to build real understanding.
Foundation First
We establish core concepts clearly. No jargon, no shortcuts. Everyone starts with the same solid understanding of scenario modeling principles.
Practice with Purpose
You work through exercises based on real financial situations. Each practice session builds on what you've already learned, with immediate feedback.
Apply and Refine
You adapt the techniques to your own circumstances. We provide guidance, but you develop confidence through hands-on application to your actual goals.