About PensionCraft
We help people become better investors. Our friendly, independent investing education gives you the confidence, knowledge and tools to make the most of your money.
Our vision and values
Our vision
A world where everyone has the confidence, knowledge, and tools to make informed investment decisions for themselves.
Our values
Evidence over opinion
We base what we teach on data and research, not hype or hunches.
Empowerment, not dependency
We teach you to make your own decisions, so you don’t have to rely on anyone else.
Honesty
We say what we think, even when it isn’t what people want to hear.
Transparency
We’re open about how we make money, including the sponsors we work with.
Editorial independence
Sponsors never influence our analysis or opinions.
YouTube subscribers
Many Happy Returns podcast downloads, rated 4.9
paying members
Ramin has appeared as a guest on both
What we offer
Our members and clients come from all over the world. We’re based in the UK, but our education is for anyone who wants to invest with confidence.
For individuals
A large library of videos and educational content, regular Q&A calls and a friendly community chat forum where you can ask Ramin and other members questions.
Online courses you take at your own pace, with clear writing and step-by-step video.
One-to-one coaching on Zoom with Ramin or one of our financial coaches, tailored to your needs.
Insights and the week’s most relevant news for investors, straight to your inbox.
Hundreds of free videos on a wide range of investing topics, for beginners and experienced investors.
Our investing podcast, with more than 2.3 million downloads and a 4.9 rating on Apple and Spotify.
For businesses
Investing and pension workshops for your team, led by Ramin Nakisa or one of our financial coaches. Live online worldwide, or at your premises in the UK.
Give your whole team PensionCraft Premium on one yearly company plan, for teams of up to 50, 100 or 100+.
Also available: Speaking & Media and Consultancy.
What we don't do
We are not financial advisors. We offer financial education to help people learn how to invest for themselves.
We’re upfront that we work with sponsors, but our analysis and opinions are never influenced by them. We’re editorially independent.
With PensionCraft there are no gimmicks, no hype and no get-rich-quick methods, just informed, honest and friendly investment education.
Who we are
Ramin Nakisa
I worked in investment banking from 2001 to 2016. Before becoming a strategist I spent two years teaching finance in an investment bank, which I loved, and this helped me to learn how to explain finance in a non-mathematical way.
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I have written two books about finance and investment: “A Financial Bestiary” which is meant for professional investors (fund managers and investment bank employees) and “Invest in Fear” which explains how to buy and sell volatility using exchange traded products.
I was born and grew up in Worcester where I attended King’s School, did a Physics degree and doctorate at Imperial College in London then postdoc research in neural network models of language acquisition in the Experimental Psychology Department at Oxford University.
I live in Amersham in Buckinghamshire. In the few hours when I’m not working on PensionCraft, I enjoy astronomy and gardening.
Laura Nankin
I started out my career primarily working for information technology companies as an analyst, trainer and marketer. In 2002 I moved into the government sector where I undertook a number of major transformational projects and managed large service areas including youth and adult education.
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In 2018 I became an independent consultant and shortly after I was asked by PensionCraft to undertake some work for them. I was so inspired by the value and quality of what PensionCraft had to offer I decided to stay on and become a partner.
Francisco Castro
I have worked in data engineering and transformational technology leadership across a variety of sectors, including banking, retail, and payments. Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in building high-performing engineering teams and successfully migrating complex legacy platforms to scalable cloud environments.
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Alongside my background in data, I have a deep interest in finance, investing, and financial education. PensionCraft’s data-focused, unbiased approach to helping people make informed investment decisions resonated with me, and I joined the team as Assistant Director, overseeing operations and helping shape its future.
Start investing with confidence
Join our community as an individual member, or bring PensionCraft to your team.