About Us
We teach finance the way it actually works. Not textbook theory disconnected from reality — but real money decisions you'll face tomorrow. Started in 2019, Studio Academy's grown to work with over 340 people who wanted to understand their finances instead of just following rules they didn't get. We're based in Ploiești, though most of our students learn from wherever they're. The whole operation runs on a simple idea: financial literacy shouldn't feel like punishment. It should feel like someone finally explaining things clearly.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Our Story
Studio Academy started when our founder got frustrated with how finance was taught. All complexity, zero context. So we built something different. The first course had 12 students and zero marketing budget — just word-of-mouth from people who appreciated the straightforward approach. By year two, we'd expanded to cover investing, taxes, and business finance. Year four brought on a second instructor. Now we're 13 years into this industry (counting previous finance work), and we've trained everyone from recent graduates to business owners. The core hasn't changed: make finance teachable.
Company founded with a team of 3 passionate professionals
Expanded services and reached 500+ satisfied customers
Opened new headquarters and doubled our team size
Celebrated serving over 2,000 clients with 98% satisfaction rate
Meet Our Team
The people behind Studio Academy
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.
Mihai Popescu
Founder & Head Instructor
Started in accounting, switched to teaching finance because spreadsheets were boring him. Has guided 340+ people through their first real investment. Coffee enthusiast.
Elena Vasile
Curriculum Developer
Cristian Nicu
Instructor - Business Finance
Spent years running his own business (and learning expensive lessons). Teaches what actually happens when you're responsible for a company's money.
Why Choose Us
Experienced Team
Our professionals have decades of combined experience. We've seen it all and know how to handle any challenge.
Quality Guaranteed
We stand behind our work with comprehensive guarantees. If you're not satisfied, we'll make it right.
Fair Pricing
Transparent, competitive pricing with no hidden fees. You'll always know exactly what you're paying for.
Proven Results
Thousands of satisfied customers and a track record of successful projects speak for themselves.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Clarity Over Complexity
Financial jargon exists. We translate it. Every concept gets explained in plain language because understanding matters more than sounding impressive.
Practical Always
Theory without application is wasted time. We build every course around real situations you'll encounter — tax filing, investment choices, budget decisions.
Respect Your Intelligence
We don't oversimplify or talk down. You're capable of understanding finance. We just remove the unnecessary gatekeeping.
Accountability Matters
We track whether our students actually improve their financial decisions. Testimonials are nice. Behavior change is the goal.
Our Approach
Our approach combines proven methods with modern tools. We start with discovery, align on goals, plan clearly, and execute with quality checks at every step.