We started tavenlyros because financial clarity shouldn't feel like solving a puzzle

Back in 2018, three analysts sat in a Sydney café complaining about how unnecessarily complex the finance industry had become. We weren't solving real problems—we were just adding layers.

That conversation turned into something bigger. Not a revolution or disruption, just a commitment to making finance understandable for Australian businesses and individuals who deserve straight answers.

What actually happened in those early days

Honestly? We made mistakes. Plenty of them. Our first client engagement in early 2019 took twice as long as we'd estimated because we were still figuring out how to translate complex analysis into plain language.

But something clicked around mid-2020. Clients stopped asking us to "dumb things down" and started asking better questions. That's when we realized we weren't just simplifying—we were creating space for people to understand their own finances properly.

By 2022, we'd worked with over 80 Australian businesses. Each one taught us something new about what clarity actually means in practice. It's not about oversimplifying—it's about respecting people's intelligence while removing unnecessary jargon.

Financial planning workspace with documents and analysis tools

What guides our work every day

These aren't corporate values we put on a wall. They're the things we actually argue about in meetings when making tough decisions.

Clarity over cleverness

We could use fancier models and more impressive terminology. But if a client walks away confused, we've failed. Simple explanations that lead to better decisions always win.

Honest limitations

Sometimes the answer is "we don't know yet" or "that's outside our expertise." Saying so builds more trust than pretending we have all the answers.

Context matters

A strategy that works for a Melbourne tech startup won't necessarily fit a Brisbane retail business. We spend time understanding your specific situation before offering advice.

The people behind the spreadsheets

Small team, varied backgrounds. We've got former corporate analysts who got tired of PowerPoint theatre, a couple of accountants who wanted to actually help people, and someone who used to teach finance at university before realizing practitioners needed different skills than students.

Henrik Lundqvist

Financial Strategy Lead

Spent eight years at a major bank before realizing he was better at explaining finance than selling products. Now helps businesses understand their numbers without the sales pitch. Still drinks too much coffee.

Saskia Venema

Client Relations Director

Former economics lecturer who discovered she preferred working with actual business problems instead of theoretical models. Known for asking uncomfortable questions that usually lead to better outcomes.

Financial consultation meeting with client

Team collaboration on financial analysis

How we actually work with clients

First meeting is always about listening. We ask a lot of questions—some might seem basic, but that's intentional. Understanding your situation properly matters more than jumping to solutions.

Then we spend time analyzing what we've learned. Not to create an impressive report, but to figure out what actually matters for your specific circumstances. Most of our analysis never makes it into presentations because it's process, not outcome.

When we do present recommendations, we explain the reasoning behind them. You should understand not just what we suggest, but why. And if something changes in your situation, you'll know how to adapt.

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