Our Data-Driven Journey

From a small analytics startup in San Pedro to a comprehensive financial data education platform, we've built something meaningful over the past six years. Here's how we got here and where we're heading.

2019

The Spark That Started Everything

Marcus Velasco was working late nights as a financial analyst, constantly frustrated by the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. After seeing too many colleagues struggle with data interpretation, he decided to do something about it.

Founded DesktopFlashMax in a small office in San Pedro, Laguna
Started with just three computers and a vision
First pilot program launched with 12 local professionals
Developed our core methodology for practical financial data analysis

2022

Growing Beyond Expectations

The demand exceeded everything we'd imagined. What started as weekend workshops grew into structured programs. We moved to our current location and brought Isabelle Chen aboard to lead our educational initiatives.

Expanded to current facility on Lanzones Street
Welcomed over 300 students through our programs
Introduced specialized tracks for different experience levels
Built partnerships with local financial institutions

2025

Where We Stand Today

We've refined our approach based on real feedback from hundreds of students. Our programs now focus on practical skills that actually make a difference in professional settings. The results speak for themselves.

Comprehensive curriculum covering modern financial analysis tools
Hands-on learning environment with real market data
Strong network of alumni working across the Philippines
Preparing for our next chapter of growth and innovation

Our Foundation

Built on Real Experience

The idea for DesktopFlashMax came from a simple observation: there was a massive disconnect between what people learned in traditional finance courses and what they actually needed to know to work with financial data effectively.

Marcus had spent years watching talented professionals struggle with practical data analysis tasks that should have been straightforward. The tools existed, the data was available, but somehow the bridge between theory and application was missing. That's exactly what we set out to build.

We started small—really small. Our first "classroom" was Marcus's living room, and our first students were friends and colleagues who were dealing with the same frustrations. But the approach worked. People weren't just learning concepts; they were gaining practical skills they could use immediately.

Marcus Velasco

"I wanted to create the kind of learning experience I wished I'd had when I was starting out. Something practical, relevant, and immediately useful."

Looking Ahead

Where We're Going Next

We're not interested in being the biggest or the flashiest. We want to be the place people think of when they need to develop real, practical skills in financial data analysis.

Expanding our curriculum to cover emerging financial technologies
Building stronger connections with the Philippine business community
Creating more flexible learning paths for working professionals
Developing advanced programs for experienced analysts