I lost nearly everything in 1998. I used what I learned from clawing my way back to help businesses avoid loss and increase profit.

The Profit Boot Camp - We help mid-size family businesses double profits in 12 months. Guaranteed.
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WHAT OTHERS SAY,
"Andrew helped me optimize my company's exit value by at least 25%. And he did this over two months and only worked part-time on my project."

"Andrew is so practical, real, experienced, and remarkably intelligent about financial and business matters. He communicates effectively through relevant stories and clear explanations."

"I gained knowledge about how we can drive value in our business and the elements that make our company Financially World Class."

"Dr. Stotz helped me see that finance indeed is for everyone, and it can be applied to real life."

"Dr. Stotz taught me that teamwork between each department in my company is a must to create profitable growth."

"Finance Made Ridiculously Simple, is the most powerful finance training for non-finance people that I have ever attended."

Contact me when you are ready to double the profit of your business.
Contact me at andrew@astotz.com to see how you can benefit from what we do.

Andrew Stotz

INTERN WITH ME. Our next virtual finance internship starts on 16 Feb.
Open to top finance students/grads worldwide.

COMMENT with your email below if you're interested, and I'll reply.

Here's what one of my interns said about their experience: “I gained more practical skill here than in years of classroom study. By doing real valuations under tough deadlines and constant feedback, I developed professional discipline and the confidence to excel in interviews and my finance career.”

And another intern said: “In this internship I wrote four professional valuation reports in twelve weeks, which made me job-ready fast. Under the mentorship of Dr. Stotz, a #1-ranked analyst, I learned to think and act like a professional. Graduating from this intense boot camp gave me confidence that I can deliver under pressure.”

Meet some of our prior interns
Abayomi Samuel
Adham El-Feky
Akruti Mishra
Anupreksha Jain
Arush Jain
Ashar Ali Khan
Eniola Oyebode
Himani Gupta
Hitesh Garg
Inzmamulhaq Inamdar
Karin Maged
Kizito Chidubem Joseph
Lynn Ko Maung
Madhura S
Nour Nabil
Oluwatobi Ibosiola
Padmaja P.
Papawich Sa-nguanpao
Peter Oguntoki FMVA®, ACA
Pisarun Lertpunyaroj
Raghava Sriman
Sandar Pyae Phyoe
Sandhya Agarwal
Sourav Choudhary
Surya Dhakal
Vishakha Sankhala

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#valuation
#internship
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I help midsize family businesses double profit in 12 months. Guaranteed

An ambitious young woman full of positivity and drive, Kaothar Rufai joined us as a student from Nigeria and today is a Business Analyst at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

I remember that she came to the Valuation Master Class Boot Camp with focus, discipline, and unstoppable positive energy. She graduated as a superstar, then completed her university studies, and proved that talent compounds when matched with consistency.

She didn’t wait for an opportunity. She sharpened her skills, strengthened her thinking, and built the confidence to step into global roles.

The Valuation Master Class Boot Camp starts February 16th.
She did it, what’s stopping you? Join the transformative program where you: 
✅ Write 4 full valuation reports in 12 weeks 
✅ Train with the #1 ranked analyst 
✅ Prove you can deliver under pressure

A special rate for Students all over the world:
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8 spots left.

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Our VMC BC graduates, who are now affiliates, can offer exclusive support & discounts. Contact them directly to claim it!

Zishaan Ali (CA, FMVA®)
Christiana Georgiou
A Chandra
DP Gaur
Lee Wrigglesworth IMC, FMVA®, CMSA® 
Himani Gupta

WOMEN in Valuation INTERNSHIP
INTERN WITH ME. Our next virtual finance internship starts on 16 Feb.

Open to top female finance students/grads worldwide.

COMMENT with your email below if you're interested, and I'll reply.

Let’s meet some of our amazing female graduates:
Valuation Master Class Boot Camp 03 - April 2022
Nami Choudhary
Ramida Wisuidumpawn
Annapurna Chatterjee(She/Her)
Darya Sieng
Aderoju Abiodun
Thaksapohn Peerapatpokin
Richa Kabra, CFA
Liny Vat
Solisa May
Kanyawee Rojsukpattana
Pintip Tangsirivanich
Christiana Georgiou
Pundita Yantakij
Olubunmi Oyeleye, FCCA
Chayaporn (CRA) Roongprasertsit
Quynh Tram Nguyen

Valuation Master Class Boot Camp 04 - July 2022
Sreyleak Leng
Namrata Maheshwari
Afolake Oredola
Arriya Hongsvinitkul
Kristina Bilokrynytska
Yujin Kim
Pornthip Sayasonthi
Pattamon Kerdlappol
Jinjutha Chol
Pakjira Manatangsakunkit
Iryna Kozachuk

Valuation Master Class Boot Camp 05 - Sept 2022
Peerati Upatising
Ekaterina Lopes
Anne Labbyrinth Salvador, CPA
Zhanar Aldambergenova
Manfei Cheng, CFA
Natcharee Phuwamongkolwiwat
Saranya Chongrungruang

Valuation Master Class Boot Camp 06 - Nov 2022
Jutamas Srisukpongsak
Phor Kerdphoksup
Nalinee Srimokra
Mariam Lotfy
Sisira Lohawiboonkij
Benyapa Lalitkulthorn
Perajit Eamsobhana

She joined us as an accountant in Nigeria. Today, she leads Finance and Accounts.
In a country where many are denied even basic access to education, Aminat Lawal -Azeez CA(NG), FMVA®, AFM chose a different path. 

Not the easiest one. The disciplined one. The one that demands effort, clarity, and courage.
She did not let background, society, or the weight of hard work decide her ceiling. She kept showing up. She kept learning. She kept doing the hard things. And it shows.

Her journey is a reminder that transformation is not about where you start. It is about how seriously you commit to where you want to go.
The Valuation Master Class Boot Camp starts February 16th. It is a transformative program where you:
✅ Write 4 full valuation reports in 12 weeks
✅ Train with the #1 ranked analyst
✅ Prove you can deliver under pressure

If she could rise through focus and structure, what is holding you back?

Switching to finance? Get your discount here:
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Students, Extra discount here:
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Our VMCBC graduates, who are now affiliates, can offer an exclusive discount. Contact them directly to claim it!

Zishaan Ali (CA, FMVA®)
Christiana Georgiou
A Chandra 
DP Gaur
Lee Wrigglesworth IMC, FMVA®, CMSA® 
Himani Gupta

#valuationmasterclass #finance  #investmentbanking #career

Recently, I was standing up to speak to 100 high-net-worth investors in Thailand.

For a moment, I was freaking out.

Not because of the presentation, but because of what hit me at that moment.

I came here 33 years ago knowing nothing, knowing no one.
Now I'm managing $200 million of these people's money.

My mom was there to see it. Just incredible.

I didn't come to Thailand to build a finance career.
I came to teach. That was the job I was offered.

I was supposed to stay one week. I stayed two because of the Tiananmen Square protests in Hong Kong.

By the end of those two weeks, I thought: "This place is on fire. I want to figure out how to live here."

So I stayed.

I set up a business program in English. Then I got a job as an analyst. Two years later, I was head of research at the #1 foreign broker in Thailand.

People ask: "How did you do it?"

Here's the truth. I'm a scientist. But instead of a lab, I use Excel.

I built my career on one obsession - finding the truth in the numbers when everyone else is shouting opinions.

In the Valuation Master Class Boot Camp, I don't teach formulas.
I teach the transformation required to stand in front of capital and defend your thinking with total conviction.

That's what turns "I studied finance" into "I can do this work."
The 24th cohort of the Valuation Master Class Boot Camp starts February 16.

To know more, click here : valuationmasterclass.com

A dedicated young student, DHRUBA RAY, joined us while pursuing one of the most demanding academic paths and received a full-time offer from J.P. Morgan well before graduation.

When he joined our Boot Camp, his academic load was already intense. Engineering. Finance. Deadlines everywhere.

While many find it hard to keep up with university demands, he chose to stretch himself further.

In the boot camp, he built strong valuation skills and true analyst-level thinking. Based on his work and consistency, we supported him with a recommendation, which helped him secure an internship at J.P. Morgan.

He applied the skills he built with us during his internship there and converted that opportunity into a full-time analyst role.

This is what happens when mentorship and real skills come together.

The Valuation Master Class Boot Camp starts February 16th. It is designed for people who want results that compound:
✅ Write 4 full valuation reports in 12 weeks
✅ Train with the #1 ranked analyst
✅ Earn recommendations by proving your work

Switching to finance? Get your discount here. 
👉 https://lnkd.in/gWAqV7nU
Students. 

Special discount here. 
👉 https://lnkd.in/gQwyqqRz

Our VMCBC graduates, who are now affiliates, can offer exclusive support & discounts. Contact them directly to claim it!
Zishaan Ali (CA, FMVA®)
Christiana Georgiou
A Chandra
DP Gaur,
Lee Wrigglesworth IMC, FMVA®, CMSA®
Himani Gupta

#valuationmasterclass #finance #valuation #career #jpmorgan

One simple rule can put you ahead of most people in your career.
That rule is to suit up and show up consistently every single day.

My godfather taught me this lesson when I was very young.

He explained that talent matters far less than discipline and reliability.
In every batch of the Boot Camp, I see this lesson play out clearly.

The best performers are not always the smartest in the room. They are the ones who attend every session and ask tough questions. 

They submit their work on time and put in the required hours.
Being an A-plus professional is not about being a genius.
It is about being present, prepared, and fully committed.

Most people never reach their potential simply because they disappear when things get hard.

If you want to develop that level of discipline and professional mindset while mastering real-world valuation skills, the next Valuation Master Class Boot Camp starting Feb 16th is designed exactly for that purpose.

Join here: https://lnkd.in/gV87Efkh
#Finance #Valuation #Investing #EquityResearch

Great opportunity! I started my career as an analyst in 1993 covering Thai financials, which I did leading up to, during, and after the 1997 Thai Baht crash.

Starting my career as a bank analyst helped me better understand what drove the economy and it also taught me a lot about risk management.

We’re expanding our fundamental research team in London and are looking for an Associate to cover the Financials sector. If you’re passionate about deep-dive analysis and want to be part of a collaborative global team, we’d love to hear from you. Interested candidates, please apply directly.

A core part of famous investor Peter Lynch's investment philosophy involved visiting businesses, stores, and headquarters to gather firsthand, on-site information that was not available in financial reports alone. This was a critical component of his "invest in what you know" strategy. 

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, I walked around the Platinum Fashion Mall, the flagship mall of The Platinum Group PCL (PLAT), which is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

Lynch often wrote about using his everyday life, including shopping trips with his family, as an opportunity for fundamental analysis. He would count bags in shopping malls to see which stores were popular, a simple but effective way for an individual investor to spot emerging trends before Wall Street analysts. He saw malls as a convenient lineup of potential investments. 

Platinum Group PCL (PLAT) ranks 2 out of the Top 50 Uncovered Thai Stocks as of 3Q25 financial results.

Read the full report on Settrade. https://lnkd.in/gEy-tpFu

To the 7,232 followers who have invested Bt7,304 million (US$232 million) in our All Weather Strategies at FINNOMENA: Thank you! 🙏

Entrusting us with your hard-earned wealth is the highest compliment we can receive. 

Please know that we are dedicated to working tirelessly to honor your trust. We are committed to doing everything in our power to avoid letting you down.

Onward and upward together! 📈🙏

“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”
 - Malcolm X

This quote has always stayed with me.

To me, it means we have to believe in something. And belief is not blind. It comes from evidence, thought, experience, and seeing what truly stands the test of time.
Everyone believes in different things. 

But if I say I believe in something, I should be able to explain why. I should be able to support it with logic and experience, not just follow the crowd.

I read The Autobiography of Malcolm X when I was young, and it is still one of my top books of all time. What inspired me most was not just what he stood for, but how he questioned himself. When he realized something was wrong, he was willing to rethink his own beliefs.

Most of us do the opposite. I do it too sometimes. We rarely question our beliefs. We just reinforce them.

Standing for something matters.
But keeping an open mind matters just as much.

Otherwise, we just get carried away by whatever direction the world pushes us.
This is also how I think about investing and valuation. Real conviction comes from independent thinking, not noise or trends.

If you want to build that mindset and learn to judge business value with clarity, you can join the Valuation Master Class Boot Camp starting Feb 16.

Apply here: valuationmasterclass.com

#CriticalThinking #Valuation #Finance #EquityResearch #SelfDevelopment

A couple of years back, Ayushmita Ghosal, a driven college graduate, joined our Boot Camp for hands-on valuation experience. Right after graduating, she worked as a Research Analyst with us. 

Today, she is a Research Analyst at Vayu Capital, building real world valuation reports and contributing to professional investment research with confidence.

Inside the Boot Camp, her growth came from:
 1. Doing valuation from scratch, not just studying theory
 2. Learning how to communicate insights through clear valuation storytelling
 3. Developing speed, discipline, and confidence under pressure

Starting February 16th, Valuation Master Class is the only program in the world where you:
✅ Write 4 full valuation reports in 12 weeks
✅ Train directly with the #1 ranked analyst
✅ Show employers you can deliver professional quality work under pressure
✅ Gain access to our strong network of experienced finance professionals, a community that challenges standards, opens perspectives, and accelerates serious careers

Degrees and certifications build the foundation. Real valuation work builds careers.

Hurry, only 9 spots left for 70% student special discount, click here:
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#equityresearch
#financecareers
#careergrowth

Valuation of PLAT (Buy) - Valuation Master Class Boot Camp

Join us for a live restream of the Valuation Master Class Boot Camp. You’ll see our latest cohort present their deep-dive analysis of The Platinum Group—the ultimate test to pass Week 10 of our rigorous program.

See how the next generation of analysts tackles the complexities of the world’s most critical tech company.

Ready to take the challenge yourself? Our next Boot Camp kicks off February 16, 2026.

Secure your spot and claim a special early-bird offer: valuationmasterclass.com

Mo'men Elsayed, Lee Wrigglesworth IMC, FMVA®, CMSA® and 7 other attendees

Valuation of PLAT (Buy) - Valuation Master Class Boot Camp

You worked harder than ever in 2025, but your business was still running low of cash.

Every day you push for sales, yet the bank balance barely moves. Cash flow problems mean the stress never stops.

Here is the reality for Thai family businesses right now.
💔6,200 Thai businesses failed in 2025 as cash dried up.

⛔100 factories are closing every month because they cannot compete.

💰16.3 trillion baht of household debt has frozen customer spending.

😡89% of family firms are at risk because they are not changing fast enough.

If you do not fix how your business makes and keeps cash, you may not survive 2026. And you definitely won’t thrive.

I am teaching a free 3-hour session to show family business owners how to find hidden profit, fix cash flow, and protect what they’ve built.

13 January | 17:00 | AIT Bangkok
Free to attend

👉 Leave a comment to reserve a seat and make 2026 the year you finally get your cash flow right.

Yesterday, 15 business owners, leaders, and professionals met at AIT School of Management to learn how to Double Profit by Understanding Your Firm's Finances.

The session focuses on finding out why your profits lag — and how to fix it fast.

Next up: 
📅 Jan 27 – Double Profit by Creating Marketing That Works, where we focus on clarifying your message, engaging customers, and designing marketing that drives results.

Do as other business owners and leaders do—NEVER STOP LEARNING—and join us!

 🙏 Thank you to our sponsor CoffeeWORKS!

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Fearlessness is never something you are born with.

It is something you slowly build over time through effort and experience.
Many years ago, I was deeply insecure and constantly doubted my own abilities.

I avoided challenges because I was afraid of failing in front of others.

A mentor once forced me to look honestly at myself and change the way I thought.
That single moment became the starting point of my entire professional journey.

From that day onward, I studied harder, taught more, failed often, and kept improving.

Every class I taught and every student I guided, helped me grow stronger.
Confidence did not arrive overnight, but it arrived step by step.

Today, I can stand on any stage and discuss finance without fear or hesitation.
This same journey is possible for every serious professional.

All it takes is commitment to learning and the courage to begin.
If you want to build that kind of confidence in valuation and investing, join the next Valuation Master Class Boot Camp starting Feb 16th, details in the comment.

#Finance #Valuation #Investing #EquityResearch

An ambitious Financial Analyst from Kenya, Euler Ayaga joined our boot camp. Today, he’s an Investment Associate at AXIAN Group, one of Africa’s most respected investment platforms.


Already sharp and ambitious, he knew global growth demanded more than models. The Boot Camp sharpened his thinking, storytelling, and investor-level confidence.


This is what happens when talent meets structure. When discipline meets mentorship. When skills compound across continents.

The Valuation Master Class Boot Camp starts February 16th.
It is built for people who want outcomes, not certificates:
✅ Write 4 full valuation reports in 12 weeks
✅ Train with the #1 ranked analyst
✅ Earn recommendations by proving real work

Switching to finance or aiming higher? 
https://lnkd.in/gq7ZRHAN

Students worldwide, here's a special discount for you: https://lnkd.in/gyjbemDJ

Our VMCBC graduates, now affiliates, can also offer exclusive support and discounts. Reach out directly:

Zishaan Ali (CA, FMVA®)
Christiana Georgiou,
A Chandra,
DP Gaur,
Lee Wrigglesworth IMC, FMVA®, CMSA®,
Himani Gupta

#valuationmasterclass #finance #valuation #careergrowth #investment #africa #analyst #privateequity

Learn finance and valuation with me

Be part of the Valuation Master Class Show, a daily 30-minute live experience where I help you master valuation in months, not years.

Each session is designed to provide you with practical insights, clear thinking, and the kind of guidance that actually moves your finance career forward.

The Valuation Master Class begins on February 16 and is designed for those looking to learn applied, professional equity valuation.
Join here: https://lnkd.in/eD4c3FT

Email “VMC” to me@andrewstotz.com to avail a 50% discount.

Here's what nobody tells you about breaking into finance:

Your Excel skills don't matter if you can't explain why the numbers mean what you think they mean.
Your CFA doesn't matter if you freeze when someone challenges your assumptions.
Your degree doesn't matter if you can't stand in a room and defend a valuation under pressure.

That's why we built the Valuation Master Class differently.
Of the 3,000 people who've started our 12-week Boot Camp, only 1,700 finished.
56% completion rate.

Most programs would hide that number. We lead with it.

Because the 1,700 who finished? They didn't just learn valuation.

They learned to think like analysts who manage billions.
They learned to defend their work when someone with 20 years of experience tears it apart.
They learned the discipline that separates the people who "know finance" from the people who do it for a living.

The 24th cohort starts February 16.
We don't need millions of people.

We need 56% of the people who join to refuse to quit.
If that's you, applications are open.

Join here: valuationmasterclass.com

Valuation Master Class Statistics

Global Investment Strategy 2026  (continued…)

Be part of the Valuation Master Class Show, a daily 30-minute live experience where I help you master valuation in months, not years.

Each session is designed to provide you with practical insights, clear thinking, and the kind of guidance that actually moves your finance career forward.

Join the Valuation Master Class, starting Feb 16, to learn practical, professional equity valuation. https://lnkd.in/eD4c3FT

Global Investment Strategy 2026  (continued…)

Dianne Lobasso

Mitronics Corporation

General Manager

Business executives face a myriad of challenges in today’s business environment. 
Technology is constantly advancing, and consequently impacting revenue, market share and business growth. As a result, executives today are concerned with:

• Improving profitability with cost reduction strategies
• Security & privacy of documents
• Productivity and efficiency of their employees
• Strategic alignment of business processes
• Innovation to achieve both revenue growth and expense reduction

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business climate, companies must learn to integrate technology in order to thrive inside a highly-connected business world. Here are some of the top factors I have discovered that significantly affect corporate productivity and profitability:

• Inefficient document workflow
• Inefficient storage and retrieval methods for documents
• Data security and disaster recovery
• Unknown or mismanaged print assets
• Lack of corporate policies concerning documents

It is essential to acknowledge that documents are an important part of how we communicate. Businesses often suspect they could manage them more effectively, however are prone to have a “this is the way we have always done it” attitude. 

If your company is struggling with how to manage your print related expenses and/or improve document workflow, an outside perspective to help bring about improvement and change is where I can help. 

When you partner with me I will provide to you the following:

• Full analysis of your current print environment
• Full report of your current print assets & the associated costs
• Detailed mapping of your current print devices
• Comprehensive report with recommendations on implanting a paperless workflow around such areas as Accounts Payable, HR etc.

If you are interested, I invite you to have a conversation about how this relates to your business. To set up a no-obligation, introductory meeting please contact me.

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