Get to know us

Our mission

Our mission is to empower students and young professionals by providing personalized guidance that helps them navigate academic and career challenges. We are dedicated to unlocking each individual's full potential, ensuring they make informed decisions that lead to success.

Our vision

Our vision is to be a trusted leader in educational and career consulting, recognized for our commitment to excellence and ability to inspire individuals to achieve their highest goals. We aim to create a future where everyone has the support they need to succeed in their academic and professional journeys.

Our team

Anna Nguyen

Co-Founder / Principal Consultant

Jan Hoang Xuan, CFA

Co-Founder / Principal Consultant

Anna graduated from Knox College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Environmental Studies. Her academic background provided a solid foundation in economic theory and environmental studies.

Her career began as an Operations Analyst at Citi in Warsaw, where she gained experience in fixed income securities operations. She then moved to Goldman Sachs in London as a Middle Office Analyst, where she managed sales and trading services in the Fixed Income Securities Operations Division, acquiring vital financial analysis and operations management skills.

Anna spent nearly five years as a Senior Analyst at Värde Partners, contributing to high-level financial analysis and strategic planning. She later joined Marshall Wace as an Analyst, further developing her operational and financial analysis expertise.

In 2023, Anna joined PM Solutions in London as a Middle Office professional, refining her skills in middle office operations. Currently, she is the Director of Middle Office at Walleye Capital, overseeing operations and risk management.

Throughout her career, Anna has demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, operations management, and strategic planning. Her strong academic and professional background equips her to provide expert advisory services for those looking to advance their careers in the financial sector.

Jan graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc in Economics. Additionally, he is a CFA Charterholder, having earned this designation from the CFA Institute in June 2017.

His career began as a Trader at Mako Global Derivatives, where he was responsible for market-making in government bond option products. He then transitioned to Brand Finance as a Valuation Analyst, specializing in the identification and valuation of intangible assets.

Following this, Jan joined Hoist Finance, a Swedish distressed debt investor. During his tenure, he successfully closed numerous transactions involving non-performing loan portfolios and developed comprehensive financial models for evaluating investments.

Currently, Jan is an Investment Manager at Augusta Ventures in London. In this role, he specializes in originating litigation financing deals across Europe, focusing on investment opportunities with a social impact.

Throughout his career, Jan has consistently leveraged his expertise in financial analysis, quantitative modeling, and strategic planning to drive impactful results. His dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to social impact are at the core of his professional journey. With a strong background in both academic and professional spheres, Jan is well-equipped to provide expert advisory services to those seeking to advance their careers and academic goals.