About fundmanages

We are an independent educational initiative committed to making economic knowledge accessible to everyone — regardless of background, profession, or prior expertise.

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Founded in 2021 Walbrzych, Poland

Economics for everyone, not just experts

The modern world is shaped by economic decisions — from the interest rate set by a central bank to the pricing strategy of a local business. Yet most people navigate these forces without ever having been given the tools to understand them.

fundmanages was created to close that gap. We produce educational content that treats readers as intelligent adults capable of engaging with complex ideas — without burying them in academic language or requiring a prior degree in economics.

Our content is entirely free. We accept no advertising, sponsorships, or paid placements. Our only interest is the quality of your learning.

Values that guide our work

Every piece of content we produce is shaped by these commitments.

Accuracy

We prioritise factual correctness above simplicity. When a topic is genuinely complex, we say so rather than oversimplify.

Transparency

No hidden agendas. No undisclosed affiliations. We tell you exactly where our information comes from and what its limitations are.

Accessibility

Knowledge should not depend on wealth. Every resource we publish is free to access, forever, with no subscription required.

Relevance

We tie abstract economic theory to current events and lived experience so that learning feels meaningful, not theoretical.

Independence

We take no funding from financial institutions, political bodies, or any organisation with a stake in economic outcomes.

Breadth

From personal budgeting to international trade theory, we cover the full spectrum of economic thought in an integrated way.

The people behind fundmanages

A small, focused team with deep expertise in economics and education.

Emilia Deren, CEO

Emilia Deren

Founder & CEO
Head of Content

Marek Kowalski

Head of Content
Research Analyst

Jan Nowak

Senior Research Analyst

How we came to exist

fundmanages grew out of a conversation about why so many intelligent people feel lost when economic topics arise in the news. The problem was not lack of intelligence — it was lack of context.

Founded in Walbrzych in 2021, we set out to build a resource that bridges the gap between academic economics and public understanding. We write in plain English, explain our reasoning, and always connect theory to something tangible.

Today our content reaches readers across Europe and beyond, all learning at their own pace, on their own terms, for free.

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Questions or suggestions?

We welcome feedback from our readers. Reach out and let us know what topics you would like us to cover.