Teaching Research That Actually Works
We started salvirolex in 2019 because we saw too many people learning research methods that looked good on paper but fell apart in real situations. Our approach is different—we teach the messy, practical side of financial research that actually helps you make better decisions.
Built From Real Experience
Back in 2018, I was consulting for a mid-sized investment firm in Melbourne. They'd hired analysts with impressive degrees who could quote every research theory ever written. But when it came to analyzing actual market data with missing values, conflicting sources, and tight deadlines? They struggled.
That's when it clicked. Traditional research education focuses on ideal conditions—clean data sets, unlimited time, perfect information. But real financial research is nothing like that.
So we built salvirolex around a different principle: teach people how research actually works in practice. Not the sanitized textbook version, but the real thing—dealing with incomplete data, working under pressure, making calls when you don't have all the answers.
Our programs starting September 2025 reflect this philosophy. You'll work with actual market scenarios, messy data sets, and the kinds of problems that show up in real jobs.
Our Research Philosophy
We focus on three core approaches that form the foundation of reliable financial research. These aren't trendy frameworks—they're proven methods we've refined over years of actual work.
Comparative Analysis
Learning to evaluate multiple data sources and spot the gaps others miss. We teach you how to cross-reference information systematically and identify reliable patterns in complex financial data.
Scenario Modeling
Building frameworks that account for uncertainty and changing conditions. You'll learn to create models that remain useful even when your initial assumptions turn out wrong.
Stakeholder Research
Understanding how different perspectives shape financial decisions. This includes interviewing techniques, survey design, and interpreting qualitative data alongside quantitative analysis.
What Sets Us Apart
Most research training treats you like you're preparing for an academic journal submission. That's fine if you want to be an academic researcher. But if you're looking to do research that influences actual business decisions, you need different skills.
We work with real case studies from Australian and international markets. You'll analyze situations where the answer isn't in the back of the textbook because these are problems people are still figuring out.
And here's the thing—we're honest about what we don't know. The field changes. New analysis tools emerge. Markets behave unexpectedly. Part of good research training is learning to adapt when your methods hit their limits.
Our September 2025 intake will include workshops on emerging research challenges like analyzing social media sentiment, working with alternative data sources, and adapting traditional methods for digital-first markets.
Who's Teaching
We're a small team. That's deliberate. We'd rather work directly with fewer people than scale up and lose the hands-on approach that makes this work.
Dr. Callum Vestergaard
Principal Research EducatorSpent twelve years in quantitative research before switching to teaching in 2019. Still consults occasionally because it keeps the teaching relevant. PhD from ANU focusing on behavioral finance research methods.
Elena Kowalczyk
Senior Research AnalystBrings expertise from eight years analyzing European and Asian markets. Specializes in qualitative research methods and mixed-methodology approaches. Joined salvirolex in 2021 after working with several fintech startups.
Want to Know More?
Our next program starts September 2025. If you're thinking about joining, the best thing to do is have a conversation. We can walk you through exactly what the program involves and whether it makes sense for where you are professionally.